FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OFSOCIAL SCIENCES

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

TODAY’S AGENDAWelcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences

What is a university professor ?

Good academic standing – what does thatmean and how can you get there

Makenzie’s tips for a great experience

Explore your program of study

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

YOUR FIRST GOAL:GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

What does it mean and how can you get there

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YOUR RESULTS

Evaluation of grade report after 24 units

CGPA required to register in the Bachelor of Social Sciences : 4.0

CGPA required to re -register in an honours program: 5.0

CGPA below = probation

Grading System

CGPACumulative Grade Point Average

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YOUR SCHEDULE

LEC: LectureDGD: Discussion groupLAB: LaboratorySEM: Seminar

Part -time: 1 to 3 courses per termFull -time: 4 to 6 courses per term

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YOUR REAL SCHEDULE

LEC: LectureDGD: Discussion groupLAB: LaboratorySEM: Seminar

Part -time: 1 to 3 courses per termFull -time: 4 to 6 courses per term

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All students must successfully complete the mandatory training on Brightspace b eforeOctober 15.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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YOUR FIRST S TO P

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I would like help to....• Facilitate my transition to university• Manage my time better• Optimize my note taking• Prepare for exams• Increase my motivation• Manage my study-related stress (perfectionism, performance anxiety)• Facilitate my family-work-study balance• Develop learning strategies adapted to my reality

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE CENTRE

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Time Management Workshop

Noteworthy : Effective Note -taking habits

How to manage your finances as a university student

How to make the best of stress

Exam Prep

“SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS” WEEK

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p resen ted b y th e F S S S tu d en tE xp erien c e C en tre

September 21 -24

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MAKENZIE TIPS FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE

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EXPLORE YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDY

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