Frequently Asked Questions

MMW Courses

Can I take MMW Pass/No Pass?

No. MMW must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill your ERC graduation requirement.

Is MMW Discussion Section required?

Yes. Missing a Discussion Section or Discussion Board post has a grade penalty. See your course syllabus or TA’s Policy Statement for more details.

How do I know what readings and assignments are and when they are due?

You can find the reading and assignment schedules in the syllabus. They are also listed on the weekly pages on the course Canvas site.

I am having trouble keeping up with the coursework. Am I eligible for an Incomplete?

To be eligible for an incomplete, you must have completed all coursework except for the final essay or final exam with a C- or higher. An incomplete does not include any previous coursework, including discussion boards, critical analysis assignments, or previous writing assignments.

To receive an incomplete, you must have completed the aforementioned work and then received approval from your Professor. In addition, you will not have access to course content and videos on the course Canvas site after the current term ends. Completion of the coursework will be required within two weeks of the following term at a date determined by the professor.

If you are not eligible for an incomplete, other options include 1. Complete the course, 2. Receive an F and re-take the course later, or 3. Appeal to the college/university for a retroactive withdrawal and retake the course later. We encourage you to reach out to ERC Academic Advising for assistance.

I am struggling with medical, family, or other issues. What should I do?

Speak with your instructor and TA. We understand that such matters are of much more importance than coursework. Since earning units for this course requires completion of the assigned work, it may be best to withdraw from the course to focus on personal or health-related matters.

See these links for information on how to drop a course or withdraw. Required assignments and the grade value of those assignments can not be waived or repeatedly postponed. In addition, be sure to reach out to the ERC Dean of Student Affairs if you need additional support.

MMW Enrollment

I am on the waitlist, what do I do?

Since the MMW program carefully adheres to the union contract related to workload, we cannot over-enroll any section. As a waitlisted student, you are not enrolled in the course, even if you have access to your course and section Canvas sites. We recommend you remain on the waitlist, attend lectures and sections, and keep an eye on the class enrollments in case a seat becomes available. Before you decide to drop or withdraw from MMW, please check with an ERC Academic Counselor.

Can I move to a different MMW lecture track or discussion section?

The MMW program can not move you from one lecture to another or from one section to another. To move, you must drop the class/section in which you are enrolled and then add the one in which you want to move. If there is no room in the section you wish to add, you are welcome to add yourself to the waitlist. However, there is no guarantee that a space will become available, and MMW cannot over-enroll any section.

When is the last day to submit a late add request?

The last day to submit a late add request is Tuesday of Week 3 for the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and the 10-week special summer session.

For summer sessions I & II, the end of Week 1 is the last day to submit a late add request.

MMW Course Format

Why are there different formats for MMW lectures and sections?

MMW planned for a range of instructional formats, including in-person lecture, remote lecture, in-person section, remote synchronous section, and remote asynchronous section. If you do not like the format of your particular lecture/section, you can drop the course and either try to enroll in a different lecture/section or take the course next year.

What is the format for an "R" designation course?

R courses are taught in a remote and asynchronous format. A "remote and asynchronous format" means that all aspects of the course (with the exception of faculty/TA office hours and synchronous group meetings), including lecture, discussion section, and exams, will occur through your course Canvas site.

Canvas

What if I have trouble accessing Canvas content?

Try using a different web browser. For example, if you are using Safari, try Google Chrome or another browser. You can also try clearing your browsing history and cache. Keep in mind that to take the course, you must secure access to a stable internet.

Why am I having trouble uploading my assignments on Canvas?

If you have trouble with your submission, and before you contact your TA:

Make sure that you have not submitted whole books or articles. Files that are too large may overload the system, cause a malfunction in your own submission, and may result in late penalties.

Make sure that you are submitting files in the correct file formats.

Try another browser. Chrome works best with Canvas.
- If you are already using Chrome, clearing cache and cookies may resolve the issue.

Try another computer. The computers on campus should be able to handle these submissions.

Try again. At least 3 times.

Contact your TA with a very detailed description of the problem and a screen shot.

When will the course site appear in my Canvas account after I enroll in the class?

It may take up to 24 hours for the course site to show in your Canvas account after you enroll in the class.

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Basic Needs
UCSD CAPS (Counseling & Psychological Services)
The Zone
UCSD Recreation Playground for online recreation classes and activities
Student Health Services
ERC Dean of Student Affairs

For inquiries or further questions, contact the MMW program at ercmmw@ucsd.edu.