Early in August we brought you the
announcement from ABC and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment about "
Lost University". This is primarily going to be a part of the bonus material you'll find on the Blu-ray Disc versions of
Lost - The Complete 5th Season, which is available to own on
December 8th (along with the DVD versions). In that announcement, it was said that today - Sept. 22 - would see the start of "early enrollment" at the online portal of
www.lostuniversity.org, and this afternoon the studio e-mailed a reminder about that to folks on their mailing list. It came in the style of a form letter to "prospective students" from the University's "Office of Admission & Orientation," and was signed by the "Dean of Admissions". Here is the wording:
Dear Prospective Student,
Thank you for your interest in LOST University. We are pleased to announce the launch of our online enrollment at lostuniversity.org. After completion of the placement exam, you will be able to print your personalized student identification card and take the first step towards your higher education through our prerequisite class, LOST 101.
When our state-of-the-art campus opens its doors December 8, 2009, on LOST: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray™, you can look forward to being engaged in a first-of-its-kind educational experience. Powered by BD-Live™, LOST University's exciting multi-semester program allows students to explore the mysteries, secrets and stories of this epic series from an academic point of view. Through Science, History, Philosophy, Art, Language Studies and other electives, LOST University takes students on a journey, helping them to form a better understanding of LOST and prepare for the sixth and final season. All students who complete the required coursework may apply for graduation; the first 108 graduates will receive a hand-signed diploma from LOST University Presidents Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
We look forward to seeing you when classes begin and LOST Season 5 comes to Blu-ray. Until then, please visit our website to enroll and get the latest announcements and updates on other academic opportunities at LOST University.
Thank you,
Greggory Nations
Dean Of Admissions
At the bottom you'll see an image (at an angle) of the nice-looking "letter" sent via e-mail from the studio. First up, though, is the package art of both the regular
Lost - The Complete 5th Season: The Journey Back - Expanded Edition Blu-ray Disc set, and the collectible
Lost - The Complete 5th Season: The Dharma Initiation Kit as well:
