Steve Prost: A Military Chaplain Undertakes a PhD at TEDS
Jan 31, 2025
We know that there are a lot of things you still need to get done before you start your first day of classes, and we can help with that!
New Student Orientation takes place in two phases:
We hope that your participation in both the NSO course and in-person activities will get you started well on your journey at TEDS.
Proficiency Exams on Canvas only (9:00am): Find out more information and register on myTIU. (You must be logged into myTIU for the link to work.)
Residence Hall Move-In Day: (Check in at Owens 800 Lower Level)
Dinner (5:00pm): Dinner for all new residents of Owens and the Apartments (and their families) and mandatory Residence Life meeting (Rodine Building, Lobby and Hinkson Hall)
New Student Orientation (9:00am-1:00pm): New Student Orientation (Check in at Waybright Center)
Quad A begins: First day of Master’s level classes
First TEDS Chapel (11:00am)
Show off your support for TEDS with our official TEDS Emblem Shirt! Be part of the spirited community while also contributing to school initiatives with your purchase.
You can find an explanation of program requirements and courses in the current Academic Catalog (TEDS Catalog). We recommend logging into myTIU > Academic Resources > Student Handbooks where you’ll find advising resources including the TEDS Handbook. If you have questions, contact your program director or the TEDS Academic Office at 847.317.8085.
Choosing courses for the semester happens on myTIU as well. Head to myTIU > Academic Resources > Course Schedules and Syllabi and find out what is being offered this semester in your program. Tip: Looking at a course syllabus will be helpful in purchasing your books and materials ahead of time.
What about additional program requirements? In addition to classes, there are other program requirements such as Field Education, Internships, and Practica. Information about Field Ed is located in myTIU > Academic Resources > Supervised Ministries. If you have any questions, contact the Supervised Ministries office at [email protected], or call 847.317.8030.
Register Early – We strongly encourage you to register early. MyTIU is your gateway for information regarding billing information, grades, schedules, degree audits, and much more. Please refer to the academic calendar for all add/drop deadlines.
When can I register? – New and re-admit students who have paid their reservation deposit with Admissions can register for classes.
How do I register? – Login to myTIU and choose “Plan and Register” at the top of the screen. If you have questions, contact Academic Records at [email protected] or at 847.317.8050.
For semester and quad courses, there is a $15 fee for each registration change made after the first week of the course. For modular courses, there is a $15 fee for each registration change made after the first day of the course.
In order to drop a modular course with a full refund and without a record on your transcript it must be dropped by the first day of the course
Students have the opportunity to apply to live on campus in a variety of different accommodations. Please visit our on-campus housing page for more information regarding our facilities, eligibility requirements, and application process. If you are ready to apply now, please go to myTIU where you’ll find the Housing System link on the left side of the page under Quick Links. Fill out the appropriate form and the Housing Office will contact you shortly.
A complete listing of available campus services can be found on myTIU, but here are a few highlights: