ILR Spring Registration opens Monday at 9:00 a.m. (EST)
And just like that, it's March already. We trust you enjoyed the bonus day that February gifted you yesterday.
Is your trigger finger exercised and ready? If you've perused our catalog and made a list of favorites, don't forget to set your alarm for Monday morning. We'll be sending you the registration link at 9:00 a.m. On the other hand, if you're still deliberating, may we suggest dedicating some time this weekend to review our spring catalog? Some of our classes and events tend to fill rapidly, so we advise against postponing your registration for too long.
If you requested our catalog within the past week, know it is coming. Not yet receiving our catalog? Request a copy.
Have an upcoming group or club meeting? Bring a stack of ILR catalogs and help spread the word. Catalogs are available in the ILR office (Oxford) and the Voice of America Learning Center (West Chester). Call the ILR office to arrange the quantity and pick-up time.
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Online, mail, and in-person registration
At 9:00 a.m. (EST) on Monday, March 4th, you will be emailed a live link to online registration. At that time, our website will also be updated with the link, and our office will begin processing mailed registrations in the order they were received. While we maintain three convenient registration methods—online, mail, or in person—online registration offers the quickest path and immediately secures your place in the class. The online registration process takes only a few minutes and requires no passwords. Once you've experienced the ease of online registration, you'll understand its appeal. It remains the most efficient means of registering, benefitting you and the ILR office.
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Asked and answered
Q. Why are your virtual classes held on Webex instead of Zoom?
A. When ILR (and most of the world) pivoted to virtual learning in 2020, Miami University had only the Webex license, so that's where we invested our time and training. Webex and Zoom are very similar. Once you've connected to one, you'll barely notice the differences between the other. If you've never attended a Webex class, we highly recommend you invest an hour of your time by signing up for ILR's free Webex Introductory Session on Thursday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).
Q. I see classes I wish were offered in a different location or format. Can they be repeated in my desired location/format in the future?
A. Ultimately, where and how to teach is the instructor's choice. Because all instructors are volunteers, we try to accommodate their wishes. If you see a class you would like to be repeated elsewhere, please suggest it to the instructor or note the request in your end-of-semester survey.
Q. How can I review the course descriptions if I don't have a catalog?
A. If you don't have a printed catalog or can't open this digital version, go to the ILR website. The link to view "Classes and Events" is on our homepage.
Q. Why do I need a MU Medical Form if I am attending virtually?
A. Unfortunately, it's possible to experience a medical emergency during a virtual class. Miami requires a completed form each academic year (fall-spring).
Q. Do I need to request a parking permit?
A. Parking permits are required for classes on the Oxford campus only. After you have registered, your confirmation email will contain the link to register your vehicle for the electronic permit. Paper permits are no longer issued.
Q. Are scholarships available?
A. Absolutely. Our generous donors and sponsors make it possible for individuals facing financial challenges to acquire full or partial scholarships for the ILR membership fee. Please submit scholarship requests to the ILR office.
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Oh, the errors we see. If you make an error entering your personal information during registration, that information overwrites what we have on file in our database. We often discover many transposed house numbers, zip codes, and incorrect email addresses—a direct result of the information provided to us during registration. While some errors jump out at us, others go undetected and ensure we'll lose you. And we certainly don't want to lose you. Please be extra diligent with your digits when registering.
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"I've just had the pleasure of looking through ILR's Spring 2024 Course Catalog.
It's amazing! I think it's the best collection of course offerings ever! How do I know that? Because I want to sign up for at least a dozen classes.
I'm especially impressed by the diversity of selections and by how timely some of them are--pegged nicely to current events and to our country in this challenging year.
So Congratulations to all!" ~Don Daiker, 2/24
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Early birds encouraged
Registration opens on March 4th and closes on March 26th. Please register early to enable us to get all the necessary materials to you in a timely fashion. Additionally, all in-person classes and events have limited seating, and some may reach capacity. Register early for the best availability and to ensure you are not waitlisted for your favorites.
Never hesitate to add your name to a waiting list. Openings often occur and, based on waiting list sizes, changes to larger rooms may be possible.
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Meet your instructors
Course descriptions in our catalog leave little space to feature our instructors. Want to learn a bit more about yours? The About section of our website offers a deeper dive into the talent you'll find in our classrooms.
Give high praise to your instructors. They're volunteering their time for you.
Maps & parking
Not sure how to get to your class location or how to request an Oxford campus parking pass? The Locations and Parking section of our website lists all locations, on and off campus, many linked to a Google map, as well as instructions for requesting your electronic ILR parking pass (necessary for Oxford campus locations only).
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More early birdsNature lovers will unite in delight as they discover the nuances of their fine feathered friends in the following courses:
Spring Neotropical Migrants: A Closer Look (literally!)
Oxford, 4/16-5/14, 7:30-9:30am
See catalog, page 14
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