Did you know…You can monitor your progress and manage your academic record

You should start building your professional portfolio

You can reach out for help

Let’s review:

The Academic Calendar

Honours Progression Rules

Calculating your GPA

Academic Decisions

Drop Deadlines

“W” Deadlines

Taking control of your transcript

Rules you didn’t know you needed to know

Let’s review:

Getting involved

Co-op & Internship

Building your resume

Let’s review:

Academic Honesty

Excel Lassonde

Bethune College

Learning Skills Services

Counselling and Disability Services

POP QUIZWhat is the name of the official

document that contains the rules,

regulations, and requirements for

your degree?

THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR!

Find your degree requirementsAcademic Calendars• Follow the Academic Calendar corresponding to the year you entered your program

• If you’re in the BEng., you’ll follow the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar corresponding to the

year you entered your specific Engineering major (e.g. MECH, SPACE)

• Start exploring: Current Students Academic Calendars

calendars.students.yorku.ca

Degree Checklists (a guide to the Calendar)• Start exploring: Lassonde Student Hub Program Checklists

lassonde.yorku.ca/studenthub

• Make sure to refer back to the Academic Calendar

POP QUIZWhat is the OCGPA required to

continue in an Honours program?

The Rule

5.00 (C+) OCGPA

OCGPA & Academic Decisions• OCGPAs are calculated twice a year at the end of an

academic session (i.e., in May after the Fall/Winter session and in August after the Summer session if you take Summer courses)

• OCGPA determines your academic decision (i.e., your eligibility to continue)

• If you have a negative decision at the end of the Fall/Winter session, see an advisor immediately

• A higher OCGPA at the end of Summer may not override a negative decision at the end of Fall/Winter, so see an advisor immediately

OCGPA & Academic Decisions

• Predict your OCGPA and academic decisionlaps.yorku.ca/student-resources/gpa-calculator/

• Monitor your gradesCurrent Students > My Online Services > “Check My Grades & Progress”myonlineservices.students.yorku.ca/

• Ask yourself: How many credits will you have taken at the end of the session? What OCGPA will you need?

BEng. Honours Progression Rules

Credit Range Minimum OCGPA

0 to 35 4.00 (C)

36 to 71 4.25

72 to 107 4.80

108 or more 5.00 (C+)

BEng Academic Decisions

5.00 or higher Continue in Engineering

Within Honours Progression Rules

Continue in Engineering on Honours Warning

Below Honours Progression Rules

Exit Engineering. Apply to BSc.

Below 4.00 Exit Engineering. Apply to

BSc. On Academic Warning

BA., BSc., iBA., iBSc. Honours Progression RulesCredit Range Minimum OCGPA

0 to 23 4.00 (C)

24 to 53 4.25

54 to 83 4.80

84 or more 5.00 (C+)

BA., BSc., iBA., iBSc. Academic Decisions

5.00 or higher Continue in HonoursDegree

Within Honours Progression Rules

Continue in Honours Degree on Honours

Warning

Below Honours Progression Rules

Continue in Bachelor Degree(Ordinary Degree

not Honours)

Below 4.00 Continue in Bachelor Degree on Academic

Warning

Academic WarningStudents on Academic Warning must:

Achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.00 within the next 24 credits taken

OR

Earn a sessional grade point average of at least 5.00 in the session in which that 24th

credit is taken and in each subsequent session until the cumulative grade point average

reaches 4.00

Required withdrawal

If you do not meet Academic Warning conditions or if your OCGPA falls below 2.50 after taking 24 credits, you will be required to withdraw from

the University for 1 year.

Use this 1-year break to get things back on track before you return.

Manage Your Academic RecordStruggling? Confused? Need to lighten your course load?

What is a drop deadline?• The last day to remove a course from your transcript via REM• Fall 2017: November 10, 2017

What is a “W” deadline?• The last day to withdraw from a course • You get a “W” for the course on your transcript instead of a grade • W’s have no impact on the GPA and are not considered a “credit

taken”• Fall 2017 W deadline is: December 4, 2017

Where are these published?• Current Students > See All Important Dates• registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw17

Manage Your Academic Record

You control what ends up on your transcript, in your credit range, and in your OCGPA.

Make important decisions before these deadlines.

OSAP

• If you’re receiving OSAP, lightening your course load can have financial consequences.

• Failing courses can also have financial consequences (in addition to academic consequences).

• Contact Student Financial Services to explore your options.

Can a course be repeated?

YESUp to 3 times (pending course availability)

Most recent grade = the grade that counts in the GPA

All attempts (and grades) still appear on the transcript. Earlier attempts will receive the “NCR –

No Credit Retained” notation beside the letter grade.

Stay on track by self-auditingWhat to Look For: Have I taken courses that correspond to my

Calendar and checklist?

E or Z sections (for EECS courses for ENG students)

Failed courses (E or F) that you might repeat

GPA

NCRs

Transfer credits

What courses do I take next term?

Degree Progress Report

The following programs can check the Degree Progress Report tool as well:

Computer ScienceComputer Security

Digital MediaEarth and Atmospheric Science

myacademicrecord.students.yorku.ca/degree-progress-report

Pre-requisites & Co-requisitesPre-requisite = must be completed prior to

Co-requisite = must be completed prior to or at the same time

For example:

SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 Electricity, Magnetism and Optics for Engineers

Course Description:

A survey of physics in which fundamental concepts in electricity,magnetism and optics are emphasized through engineering applications.This is a calculus-based course intended primarily for engineeringstudents. It includes tutorial and laboratory components. Three lecturehours per week. Two laboratory hours per week (for a total of 9 sessions).One tutorial hour per week. One term. Three credits. Prerequisites:SC/PHYS 1800 3.00. Corequisites: SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or SC/MATH 13103.00 or SC/MATH 1505 6.00. Course Credit Exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00,SC/PHYS 1410 6.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/ISCI 1301 3.00; SC/ISCI 13023.00.

EECS Department Policies

The General Prerequisite Rule

4.5Need a GPA of 4.5 in major EECS courses to take upper

year EECS courses (2000, 3000, 4000 level)

EECS Department Policies

The Waiting List FormOnly for “LE/EECS” courses

Available 2-3 weeks prior to start of term

Found on the EECS website: eecs.lassonde.yorku.ca/current-students/undergrads-courses/

Managed by EECS department

EECS Department Policies

EECS Course LimitsBENG students can enrol in a maximum of:4 EECS courses = Fall term and Winter term

3 EECS courses = Summer session

COSC, CSEC, DIGM, and EATS students enrol in a maximum of :

3 EECS courses = Fall and Winter terms 2 EECS courses in the Summer session

Academic Honesty

Honesty, integrity, and ethics…they matter.

What is Academic Honesty?

• Requires that persons do not falsely claim credit for the ideas, writing or other intellectual property of others

• Cheating, plagiarizing, aiding/abetting academic dishonesty are all strictly prohibited (whether on purpose or by accident!)

• If you’re feeling pressure, ask for help!

• As a Professional School, we take academic honesty seriously and investigate all suspected breaches of the Senate Policy.

Learn more: secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/academic-honesty-senate-policy-on/lassonde.yorku.ca/academic-integrity

Declaring Your ENG MajorYou are required to submit your Declaration of Major application in Winter 2018. You will be blocked from enrolling if you do not submit

a Declaration of Major application.

How do I apply? Online http://lassonde.yorku.ca/program-changes

When do I apply? March / April 2018

Who is eligible to declare? First year B.Eng students who are meeting OCGPA requirements at the end of the Fall/Winter session

Am I guaranteed a spot in my 1st choice?

If you indicated your top Engineering major preference and enrolled by June 17, 2017, you are guaranteed your top choice

If you indicated your top Engineering major preference and enrolled after June 17, 2017, you are guaranteed a spot in one of your top 3 choices

Building Your Professional Experience:

How To Get Involved & Why It’s Important

Co-op & Internship

Time to get ready!

lassondecoop.com

Cooperative Education at Lassonde

https://youtu.be/iWsQfSScBgE

The Lassonde Co-op/Internship Advantage

Earn while you learnAverage salary is $21/hourPut passion in action

Go global, stay local (Silicon Valley, Europe, GTA)Registration for ENG Co-op begins in Fall term of 2nd Yr.

Registration for CompSci Internship begins in Fall term of 3rd Yr. Eligibility- ENG Co-op is 5.0GPA. Computer Sci GPA is 6.0.

Top Employers

Beyond the Classroom:What Can I Be Doing Now?VolunteerLassonde Squad – Peer mentorship/ambassador program

Join Clubslassonde.yorku.ca/clubsCalendar of Events: lassonde.yorku.ca/calendar-activities

Get work experienceCareer Centre

Job postings: Work/Study/RAY/CLAY/YESEmployer recruitment sessionsWorkshopsCareer fairs

Study/Work AbroadYork International

Exchanges, global internships, study abroad courses

Start Building Your LinkedIn Profile:LinkedIn For Students: Your Career Starts Here

Career Centre Workshops:

Create a Professional LinkedIn ProfileHands-on workshopCompose, edit and improve your profile

Webinar: How to Find a Job Using LinkedInUsing LinkedIn effectively to enhance your job searchHow to build your professional network

Need help?

Just ask!Tutoring Services• Need help in a specific course?• Bethune SOS – PASS, Peer Tutoring bethune.yorku.ca/sos/• Excel Lassonde (LSG)

facebook.com/excellassonde/excellassonde@govlassonde.ca

Learning Skills Services lss.info.yorku.ca/• Not sure how to study for all those exams?• Group workshops• One to one appointments

Counselling & Disability Services cds.info.yorku.ca/• Personal counselling• Academic accommodations

ACADEMIC ADVISING – MANDATORY ADVISING

• All Lassonde students are required by their program to participate in a Mandatory Advising Session

• Learn about important updates to curriculum and University policies

• Offered between February and May 2018

• Will be blocked from enrolling until you participate

• Participate early to ensure you are able to enrol on time

DROP-IN ADVISINGMonday through Friday

1:00pm to 4:00pm(No appointment required!)

___________

BOOK AN APPOINTMENTlassonde.yorku.ca/meet-advisor

Academic Advising - In Person

105 Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence

ask@lassonde.yorku.ca 416-650-8215

ADVISING CHATSTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Great for quick and general advising questions when you can’t make it in person

___________

ADVISING WEBINARSOnline sessions covering important topics to help you

succeed

lassonde.yorku.ca/academic-advising

Academic Advising - Virtually

IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCES

Student Welcome and Support Centre Websitehttp://lassonde.yorku.ca/studenthub

Current Students Websitehttp://currentstudents.yorku.ca/

Manage My Academic Recordhttp://myacademicrecord.students.yorku.ca/

Lassonde Coophttps://lassondecoop.com/home.htm

Important Dateshttp://registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw17

EECS http://eecs.lassonde.yorku.ca/

By completing the online quiz:

cesa.apps07.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=50938

Check your knowledge and confirm your attendance