Orientation 2013: First Steps for First Year

Student Information Session

Overview• University Knowledge• Money Matters• Course Info• Successful Student Knowledge• Supports & Resources• Quiz!• Year at a Glance

Welcome to University!

Welcome to University!

Welcome to University!

Welcome to University!

Welcome to University!

Welcome to University!

My class is where…?• Where are we??• How to read the room numbers:

1 A 09

First Floor of Ashdown Hall, Room 9

Room Number

Building

Floor

Freedom of Information & Privacy Protection Act

(FIPPA) • Your personal information (grades, financial

account, attendance etc.) is only available to you for your protection.

• Please do NOT have your parents call on your behalf

• Want to give your parents access to your records? Fill out a FIPPA release form at Student Central

WebAdvisor• Your WebAdvisor is a valuable tool –use

it! • You can….

– Add/drop courses– See your tuition statement – Check final grades

Don’t forget to regularly

Student CentralGetting Started Lockers, ID cards

Registration How to use WebAdvisor

Order documents RESP forms, transcripts

etc.

Money matters Payments

Declare major

BooksBookstore (in the ANX) Online Website for book list New, Used or Rent

Petrified Sole Used Bookstore UWSA run Online Website Basement of Bulman Center Buy or sell

Library Some books on reserve

Other Online Options

Fees, Awards and Financial Aid

A Word About Fees• Fall and Fall/Winter fees are due by

September 4• Winter fees are due by January 6

Pay in advance to avoid long line-ups and potential penalties

Pay your tuition through your Financial Institution:

It is as Easy as 1 – 2 – 3 1. ADD The University of Winnipeg as a

Bill Payment/Bill Payee2. When prompted for an Account

Number use your SEVEN digit Student Number

3. Indicate the amount you are paying http://www.sactocu.org/account-services/online-banking

Awards and Financial Aid• Student Loans • Scholarships • Bursaries• Financial aid

Visit the Website for application forms and more information

Adding & Dropping Courses

Before School starts (up to Sept. 3)

Check your Webmail regularly for a notification

Waitlist Process

You will have 72 hours

to register!

Waitlist Process No e-mail by September 4?

Attend the class Ask the professor for a permission form Take it to Student Central Pay your tuition immediately

Dropping a class v.s. ‘sticking it out’

• Be honest with yourself • Drop using WebAdvisor• Watch the drop deadlines• Not attending does NOT remove you from the course

‘F’ IS FOREVER• It is better to drop a course than fail it. • Repeating a course does not remove an ‘F.’

Refund Schedule100% Refund 50% Refund 0% Refund

Fall Up to Sept. 17 N/A Sept. 18 - Oct. 24

Fall / Winter

Up to Sept. 17 Sept.18 – Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Jan. 21

Winter Up to Jan. 17 N/A Jan. 18 - March 3

Remember to use WebAdvisor to Add/Drop courses!

Academic StatusYour Grade Point Average (GPA) matters!

Stay above a 1.4 because if you don’t… You are put on ProbationThis can lead to Suspension

Also be careful about the number of F’s you receive because it can lead to a status of “Not Allowed to Continue”

Check your Webmail for notifications

Speak to an Academic Advisor if you have any questions about your academic status

Dean’s Honour List• Student of Distinction

– 3.55 or higher• Student of Highest Distinction

– 4.0 or higher

You can receive monetary awards and scholarships based on your GPA!

Classes, Exams and Assignments

Classes Check your course outline (syllabus)

Know deadlines; they are non-negotiable

In Class DON’T

TEXT

Participate Be on time Take notes Learn!!

Get to Know your Professors

Use your WebMail account if you e-mail them Complete sentences Formal language

Professors are always willing to help –just ask!

NEVER have your parents contact the professor on your behalf

EXAMS

Exam conflicts? 3 exams starting and

ending within 24 hours

2 exams at the same time

CALL ACADEMIC ADVISING

Be Prepared

Missed Exams Valid Reason:

Sick –need Dr. Note Death

Not a Valid Reason: Vacation to Mexico! Olé!

If you can not complete a final assignment or exam due to an emergency, you must contact your Professor!

CALL AN ACADEMIC ADVISORWhen in doubt, contact Academic Advising!

What if you need support?

Sources of Support ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Professors Tutoring Centre Study Skills Workshops

- Note Taking - Studying- Writing

Computer labs and Printing on Campus

Academic Advising Academic Advisors can help with: Course selection Degree plans Appeals And more…Just call or drop in to make an appointment

786-9257 or 1C16

…More Student Support Services

Aboriginal Student Services Centre Accessibility Services Adult Learner/RPL Services Counseling Services Career Services International Student Services Mentor Program

Accessibility Having difficulties due to a disability?

It’s never too late to register with A.S. !

Contact A.S. to discuss accommodations accessibility@uwinnipeg.ca

Security and Community Ambassador Services

• Safewalk & Saferide Programs• Watch for the Safety & Security Tips

posters on Campus • Visit the UW website for more info

Make the Most of your

University Experience!

Health Matters• Duckworth Memberships

– Register online for a membership – State-of-the-art equipment– Fun classes

• Food Services A healthy body = a healthy mind

Get Involved! Volunteer Fair September 17-18Find information about how to become a tutor or a volunteer

UWSA Student Group Fair October 9th

Find out about all of our student groups, service centres and clubs!

Career Fair January 16

Who are we? Executive:

President – Megan Fultz VPA – Rorie Mcleod Arnould

• An elected Board of Directors• Full and part-time staff

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association

VPSS – Nawal Tajdin

VPI – Andrée Forest

Where are we?• In the Bulman Students’ Centre (three floors of space below the Riddell Hall cafeteria)What do we do? Throw events! (O-Week, Grass Routes,

Freestyle, Student Group Fair, Free Yoga) Provide services: student handbook, health

plan, Info Booth, UWSA HIVE, practicum opportunities, UWSA Foodbank

Advocate: appeals, PSE funding, accessibility, positive space, tuition fees

How can you get involved? Join a student group Visit a service centre Kitchen Table Project Run for a position in the By-Election Check out our events! Come talk to us! www.theuwsa.ca

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association

QUIZ!

What is one support service available to you?

TOO MANY TO LIST!

100 points

Where do you go if you need to order documents, have problems with

registration or if you have general questions?

STUDENT CENTRAL

200 points

What do you use to add and drop courses?

WEBADVISOR

400 points

What is one valid reason for missing an exam?

ILLNESS (NEED DR. NOTE)

800 points

What happens if you don’t stay above a 1.4 GPA?

PROBATION

1 kajillion points

Year at a Glance

Lectures Begin

Fall Add/Drop

Period

Exams

September October November December

O-WEEK & Rock Climb

Midterms/ Papers Due

Fall Final Drop

Deadline

Fall/Winter 50%

Refund Deadline

Well-deserved BREAK

(University Closed)

24 22

4 28

Lectures End

Tuition Due

Remember there are supports

available to you

Lectures Begin

Winter Add/Drop

Period

Exams

January February March April

SNO-WEEK

Midterms/ Papers Due

36

4

Lectures End

Tuition Due

Reading Week

Winter Final Drop

Deadline

Fall Grades Posted

Congratulations you finished

your first year!!Fall/Winter Final Drop

Date

21

REMEMBER…

• Know Deadlines

• Use the Website

• Check your Webmail

• Visit Student Central

204.779.UWIN