2U/edX in partnership with GetSmarter
Get Prepared
Congrats on taking the first steps towards your education goals. Have you received your approval email from Guild? If not, don’t worry, you should receive an email within seven days of submitting your Guild application.
The Executive Education program you have selected is delivered in collaboration with GetSmarter, an edX partner.
If you have received your approval email, double congratulations! Here are your next steps in completing your enrollment process for the University you selected. In order to ensure your program is covered by your Guild Education Benefits, do not go directly to GetSmarter or edX to register. Follow the steps below:
1 — Confirm your spot
Once your Guild application is approved, you'll need to confirm your spot in the program for the next start date.
Log in to your Guild account and visit your Applications page to confirm your spot, then GetSmarter's Executive Education team, in partnership with the university program you selected, will reach out to you with next steps at the beginning of the presentation month.
Be sure to confirm your spot by the 27th day of the month before your start date or you will have to start in a later term.
If you have previous education outside of the U.S. (i.e., foreign credentials), there aren't extra requirements to complete at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Online Executive Education.
2 — Create Your GetSmarter Executive Education Student Account
On the 2nd or 3rd business day of your course start month, you’ll receive an email from GetSmarter, on behalf of the university program you selected with instructions on creating your Online Campus account. Please check your email spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Once logged in, you’ll be directed to your profile page. Follow the prompts to complete your profile, and you’ll be all set to get started on your journey.
3 — Complete your Orientation Module
Prior to starting your first course module, you will need to complete the Online Orientation Module. This is a mandatory step and important to understand how to navigate and find success in the Online Campus.
4 — Complete your Second Course Module within Three Weeks
In order to remain in the program, you must complete the second course module by the deadline provided in your Program Handbook, which is set three weeks from your course start date. If you do not complete Module Two, you may be considered an inactive student and dropped from the program automatically.
5 — Chat with your Guild Growth Coach
Once you’ve started your program, you’ll have a chance to talk with your Guild Growth Coach. This is the time to discuss your education and career aspirations and set goals for completing your program.
6 — Complete your courses to earn your Certificate
Your Guild Growth Coach will be there to support you with any questions throughout your certificate program and help you explore options post-completion. They’ll also work with you to explore new programs if you’re interested.
Timeline for Funding
You can learn more about the timeline of Tuition Assistance Funding by clicking here https://guild.force.com/helpcenter/s/article/How-Tuition-Assistance-works. You'll also want to ensure you are tagged as a Guild student with the school and ensure you continue to meet your employer's eligibility requirements.