Kaneb RET Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does RET mean?
A: RET stands for Research Experience for Teachers.

Q: What are the RET courses for Summer Session?
A:
AME 87891         CRN 3043
BIOS 77670        CRN 3044
BIOS 87061        CRN 3543
CBE 87810          CRN 3085
CE 87200            CRN 3128
CHEM 77670       CRN 3045
CSE 87701         CRN 3127
EE 87061            CRN Varies (Click here to find specific CRN for application/registration)
ENVG 87123      CRN Varies (Click here to find specific CRN for application/registration)
MATH 68990      CRN 3129
PHYS 68098         CRN 2958
PHYS 68099         CRN Varies (Click here to find specific CRN for application/registration)
PHYS 68299         CRN 2285
PHYS 68399         CRN 2281
PHYS 68499         CRN 2282
PHYS 68599         CRN 2283
PHYS 68699         CRN 2280
PHYS 68798         CRN 1017
PHYS 68799         CRN 2284

Q: Who are Kaneb RET students?
A: Notre Dame offers a number of courses for high school teachers during Summer Session. These courses are in the area of science. Teachers conduct research as part of these Kaneb RET courses.

Q: How do I apply and register for an RET course?
A: High School Teachers apply online via the traditional non-degree Summer Session application at: http://www.nd.edu/~sumsess/apply_application.html. For detailed instructions on this process for non-Notre Dame students click here.

Q: How does an RET student obtain housing and a meal plan for Summer Session?
A: Housing arrangements are on an individual basis. Information on summer housing and meal plan applications is available on the Summer Session web site (http://www.nd.edu/~sumsess/) under the Cost/Fees link.

Q: How many credits do students receive for an RET course?
A: RET courses are typically zero credits. However, the student can take the course for credit by requesting so on their application.

Q: How does a student obtain a parking pass for the summer?
A: Motor vehicle registration is $42.00 for the Summer Session 2009 semester. To obtain parking privileges, students must register vehicles at the Parking Services Office in the Hammes-Mowbray Building immediately upon arrival at Notre Dame. The Parking Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students who arrive outside these hours should obtain a pass from the Main Gate or the East Gate, then park in an assigned student lot and register the vehicle at the earliest opportunity. For further information, please contact Parking Services within the Notre Dame Security Police Office website.

Q: Where can one obtain additional information on the Kaneb RET program?
A: http://ret.nd.edu/