Matriculation Requirements for Online Students

1. Log on to Jefferson’s Pulse portal intranet to obtain your Campus Key and Jefferson email address.

Pulse is the official University web portal. It provides access to JeffMail (your email account), Banner (student records, course registration, grades), Courses, and JEFFLINE (the library.) Click through for more information and a tutorial on using Pulse

• The Campus Key is your personal identifier that allows access to information resources on campus.
  • Go to Pulse to look up your campus key, or you can go directly to Campus Key Lookup
  • Your Jefferson email address is easy to remember. The address is  represented as firstname.lastname@jefferson.edu
  • This is the email address you should provide to others as your official email address at TJU
  • It is the University’s official correspondence method and is the only formal method of electronic communications between TJU and you. It is also the only way in which instructors and staff will communicate with you
  • It is very important that you check your JeffMail email account at least every day; this will ensure that important emails are not overlooked
  • You can access your email by visiting Pulse, logging in with your campus key and password, and clicking the JeffMail tab at the top of the page. Or go directly to JeffMail via Internet Explorer
  • Access to this web-based email is available virtually anywhere in the world, from virtually any web browser, on virtually any computer (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, etc.).
  • You can also set up forwarding to another personal email address

As soon as you receive this letter.

2. Accept the offer of Admission

• Log into Pulse, after you have accessed your campus key and password (as outlined above)
• Click on the Banner tab in the upper left corner of the page
• Choose Banner Web Login via your campus key and password
• Select Student link
• Select Admission Information link
• Select Pay Accept Deposit link
• Pay the $300 non-refundable enrollment deposit

Within one month of offer.

3. Complete prerequisite test modules

• Depending on what you checked off on the Prerequisite Worksheet that you submitted with your application, you may need to pass a prerequisite test in medical terminology or chronic disease before you can register for classes
• Additional information will be emailed to you if you are required to take a test.
• You will not be able to register for classes until this is completed

Prior to registration.

4. Complete the quiz for Federally Mandated HIPAA Training

• Follow the instructions to take the HIPAA Training Quiz online
• You will not be able to register for classes until this is completed

This presentation will be made available starting in June for all students who will begin in Fall 2011.  For all other students the presentation will be made available approximately one month prior to your start date.

For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life (215) 503-8189.

Prior to registration.

5. Contact OPAL (Online Programs Administrative Liaison) at (215) 503-6125, or email OPAL@jefferson.edu to introduce yourself.

The OPAL will assist you with:

• Course registration
• Registration for the required Online Student Orientation (see below)

ASAP

6. Register online for classes. Remember you will not be able to register for classes unless you’ve completed the prerequisite test modules (if applicable) HIPAA training, and have contacted the OPAL!

• Log into Pulse
• Click on Banner tab at top of page
• Click on Banner Tutorial
• Click on Banner Web Demo for Students
• Click on Student Services and Financial Aid
• Click on Registration

Online registration is available approximately 8 weeks prior to the start of each term.

During online registration period.

7. Complete the Online Student Orientation

The Online Orientation is a one week, asynchronous, instructor- led experience that takes one week prior to the start of the first class. It should take about six (6) hours of your time during the week. You must register with OPAL for this orientation.

The Orientation ensures that you will have a smooth start for your online experience:

It provides hands-on practice with the web-based tools used in all our online courses so that on the first day of class you are ready to participate confidently

• It reviews school academic and administrative policies and facilitates access to a range of University services
• It supports your transition into online graduate studies by offering tutorials on the use of our online library resources and on JSPH writing standards.
• It introduces the role of the OPAL (Online Programs Administrative Liaison) who will be your “go-to” person for any problems or glitches you may have – technical, logistic, informational – as you progress through your program
• It introduces you to the JSPH Online Student Community, an essential, ongoing resource throughout your student career at Jefferson

Prior to course start.

8. Pay your tuition and fees.

Once you have registered for classes, you should pay your bill by electronic check or credit card.

• Log into Pulse
• Click on Banner tab at top of page
• Click on Student Account
• Click on Statement and Payment History
• Click on Account Summary

For assistantce please contact the Tuition and Cashiers Office via email (tuition.svc@jefferson.edu) or telephone (215-503-7669). 

Prior to the first day of class.