Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 HSE Academics for Exchange Students Orientation Spring

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 I. HSE IT Services photo HSE Mail The university address is the official mail address for communication between students and HSE. The information related to studies will arrive to edu.hse.ru mailbox, so please use it. Access your mailbox here: Redirect the s to another address through the Settings in your personal account if needed. Always use HSE Mail when contacting teachers or staff to ensure that your mail is not blocked by spam filters and that the recipient knows who you are. Search teachers and staff contacts here: 2

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo I. HSE IT Services Learning Management System (LMS) The basic web tools for studies are integrated into service called Learning Management System (LMS) In LMS you will: Register for courses; Receive study materials from course instructors; Perform academic activities (upload projects, essays, course papers, make tests); Communicate with course instructors, Study Offices and other students; Check your grades in electronic grade book. To enter the LMS please use the webpage and the Instructions. Exchange exchange students are obliged to use LMS during their study period at HSE. 3

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo Test time Where do I find the Instructions on HSE mail and LMS activation? How do I redirect the s? Where do I find teachers and staff contacts? How can I enroll for courses? 4

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 II. Study Process photo Submit the enrollment via LMS Enrollment processed Check Personal Timetable BuilderPersonal Timetable Builder Attend classes Pass the exams Review the Transcript ISO sends the Transcript to my University Submit the course drop report during first 14 days from the course start date if needed Submit the exam statement 14 days prior to the examination session Overview 5

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 II. Study Process photo My Study Manager Each exchange student is assigned to the study office and study manager; Study manager will provide the support regarding general study issues: -Learning Management System; -HSE password recovery; -General questions on study process in HSE. For questions regarding the courses, please contact the study office of the degree programme, where the course is taught; The list of contact persons is available here: 6

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo II. Study Process My Study Plan – My Responsibility International Exchange regulations give students freedom in planning and scheduling their studies. This freedom also requires from the student independence and responsibility as:  Choosing subjects;  Avoiding overlapping courses;  Keeping the schedule balanced. Submit all your enrollment requests by January 22 nd 7

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo III. Courses 8

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo III. Courses Course enrolment Course enrolment is made through LMS; Exceptions: Russian language – enrolment is made via Entrance Test in LMS, deadline – January 14 th The study manager can decline your enrolment if the course is full/cancelled/etc.; In case of enrolment decline you will receive the notification via LMS. 9

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo III. Courses Course Drop Students can drop the course during first 14 days from the course start; Before January 22 nd you can drop a course in LMS by unclicking the course checkmark in “Selective Courses” module. To drop a course after January 22 nd : 1) Send an to the study manager of the degree programme, where the course is taught during first 14 days from the course start date; 2) Inform the course teacher about your decision. If you did not submit the course drop request on time, you must submit an explanatory statement in the written form to the study office. 10

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo Where do I enroll for courses? Where do I monitor enrolment declines? When can I drop the courses? Whom should I inform on course drop? 11 Test time

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo IV. Studying in HSE Class Schedule You can check the class schedule via Personal Timetable Builder;Personal Timetable Builder Russian-speaking students can check on teacher’s personal page at or at the degree programme webpage; Individual schedule in LMS test period starts after January 22 nd. Exam schedule is published 1 week prior to the examination session. It is important to be present at HSE during the whole examination session. Exams schedule may change due to some force majeur circumstances. 12

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo IV. Studying in HSE Academic Calendar National and public holidays in 2015/2016: November 4 January 1-10 March 7-8 May 1-2, 9 June ICEF and MA programme International Relations in Eurasia follow special academic calendars 13

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo IV. Studying in HSE Credits and Grading System The HSE student academic load is based on ‘academic hours’: 1 academic hour = 40 minutes 1 credit = 36 or 38 academic hours = 24 or 25 astronomical hours The results are graded in 10-point scale; Grade transfer is made by student’s home university. 14

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo IV. Studying in HSE HSE grading system is cumulative. To receive a final grade and obtain ECTS credits for the course student must: -Attend classes, submit homework tasks, complete routine and intermediate knowledge assessments; -Pass final exam. The grade composition for each discipline is defined in the course syllabus, for example: homework assignments (10%) class participation (10%) midterm (20%) final exam (60%) Regulations for knowledge assessment available here: Credits and Grading System 15

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo IV. Studying in HSE Exam attendance is mandatory in order to complete the course and obtain ECTS credits; You can attend the exam only if you have a valid enrollment for the course; Exams must be taken during the examination session as scheduled; Rescheduling is only possible in case of time overlaps; Overlaps tracking is student’s responsibility, inform the study managers of the degree programmes, where the courses are taught, about overlaps ASAP; Exams schedule announced 1 week prior to the examination session. Exams 16

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo IV. Studying in HSE Exam statement is a list of courses you are planning to pass during the upcoming examination session; Submit the Exam Statements via to the study managers of the degree programmes, where the courses are taught, 14 days prior to the examination session; Send a separate list to each study manager with the courses, which belong to his/her degree programme. Exam Statement 17

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo Test time Where do I check class & exam schedules? What I need to do in order to complete the class and obtain ECTS credits? When do I submit the Exam statement? In which case can I ask for exam rescheduling? 18

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo V. Transcript of Records ISO issues your Transcript after all your grades are finalized; Approximate time for grades finalization: 2-3 weeks after the examination session; Check the Transcript Sample here: Transcript is mailed to your home university via express post service. All grades appear on the Transcript in 10-point scale; It is not possible to change Transcript data; Only courses with final grade and ECTS credits obtained can be on the Transcript; Failed courses do not appear on the Transcript. 19

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo Test time Which courses will appear on the Transcript? Who will make the grade transfer? When your Transcript is issued? Do I need to confirm the Transcript records? 20

Higher School of Economics, Moscow, 2015 photo International Students Support Office (ISO) Website: Visiting hours Address: Myasnitskaya 11, room 301 Phone: 8 (495) extension Contact person: Nina Nikolaeva Ext