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International Student Winter Orientation 2008

International Student Winter Orientation 2008. Life @ Dalhousie University Nuts & Bolts. Session Overview. Orientation-What will you get out of this ? Overview of Welcome Package and program schedule Life @ Dalhousie University – Nuts &. Orientation-Objective. You will…

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International Student Winter Orientation 2008

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  1. International Student Winter Orientation 2008 Life @ Dalhousie University Nuts & Bolts

  2. Session Overview • Orientation-What will you get out of this ? • Overview of Welcome Package and program schedule • Life @ Dalhousie University – Nuts &

  3. Orientation-Objective You will… • Learn about the great resources and services available to you in your studies at Dalhousie-short or long-term • Get essential information about fees, various deadlines and key policies • Become familiar with the university campus, including the location of important services, student space, library and IT services • Meet some key members of the university community including student leaders, volunteers, student service professionals

  4. Welcome Package • CheckLIST • Program Schedule • Student Services at a Glance/ Services for students in Transition • ISES Events • International Student Contact Card

  5. Overview of Today’s Program • Health Insurance & Services • Lunch • Writing Support Services • Special Guest: Kejimikujik National Park • Break out Sessions • Campus Tour • Last but not least ….Friday January 11 Shopping Trip

  6. Student Essentials-Tools • DalCard • Email address-My.Dal • Dal Online

  7. Dal Card- BOO # Banner ID • Banner # or Student ID Card • a nine character identification number in the format B00###### • Library Access card • Dalplex Access card • Bus Pass called UPass • Source of student identification

  8. Email Address • Activated through My.Dal • New users • Net ID & Password – also used to login to on-campus computers, RefWorks, Library Databases • University will contact you by this email • ISES Weekly will be send you @dal.ca**

  9. Dal Online • www.dal.ca/online • Pin – requires dal email to be activated • Web for Students • Registration • Update your address-local and permanent • Adding/Dropping Classes • Looking at your schedule

  10. Academic Matters • Courses • Classes • Books • ESL Support • Academic Advising and More !

  11. Courses • Numbers 1000-level classes are introductory 2000-4000 level classes are advanced 5000-9000 level are Graduate level (with some exceptions) Credit Hours-examples only • 0.06 credit hours = 1 full credit ( x/y)0.03 credit hours = 1/2 credit x or Y0.00 credit hours = no credit

  12. Academic Dates to Remember • January 18 is the Last day to Register Late, Last Day to Cancel Registration, and Last Day to Add Classes • Last day to drop without “W” Feb 4 • Last day to drop with a “W” March 10 • For financial deadlines and refund dates, visit www.dal.ca/studentaccounts

  13. Class Syllabus • Distribution of marks -Value of each assignment -Deadlines/dates

  14. Rules of Class • Participation • Being late • Missing Classes

  15. Books for Class • University Bookstore • Purchase books, secondhand books and school supplies.

  16. ESL Support • Conversational English Sessions Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thurs, Friday • ESL Non Credit Writing Class-Writing Centre • ESL Tutor-Tutoring Services • To register… please go to www.tutoring services.dal.ca/

  17. Academic Advising • Academic Advising at Student Services and Registrar’s Office • -International Student Advising (ISA)at ISES Office and by appointment for specialty services • -ISA is available at Sexton Campus every Wednesday

  18. Dalhousie-Who’s Who &What’s What • Office of the Registrar • Student Accounts • Academic Success Services • DalCard Office

  19. Dalhousie Campus Map-Office of the Registrar Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building Office of the Registrar-Main Floor Student Accounts Office –Lower Level

  20. Registrar’s Office • Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm • Transfer • Credit assessment • Issue transcripts • Letters of confirmation • Letters of permission • Information: appointments, advising, appeals

  21. Student Accounts • All financial matters-refunds, charges, credit/debit payments, transfers etc. • Services online or in person

  22. Academic Success Services Services to Help Achieve your Potential

  23. Services • Academic advising • Accessibility services • Studying for Success • Tutoring • Writing Centre • Career Services Centre • Black Student Advisor • Multifaith Centre

  24. Academic advising • Mission: Help students make academic plans consistent with their life goals • Myriad possibilities in many degree programs (especially B.A., B.Sc.) • Help navigating the system

  25. Student Accessibility Services • Helps arrange for necessary accommodations for students who have temporary or permanent disabilities. • Help can include exam accommodations; scribes, note-takers, tutors.

  26. Studying for Success • Workshops and individual coaching • Taking notes from lectures, from textbooks; preparing for exams; writing exams; making oral presentations; time management • Discipline-specific help

  27. Tutoring • Website indicates free tutoring help • Help finding a qualified tutor if you wish to hire one.

  28. Writing Centre • Individualized coaching on academic writing • Workshops • ESL program

  29. Career Services Centre • Resume and cover letters • Job search strategies • Summer and career job fairs • Interview skills • Job postings

  30. Black Student Advisor • Supports students of African descent • Cultural activities

  31. Multifaith Centre • Multifaith prayer room • Chaplains from nine religious traditions who welcome ALL students • Regular meetings / events

  32. Dal Card Office • Obtain your Dal ID • Upass • Residence

  33. Housing • On Campus Housing -All residences re-open - traditional and non-traditional Sunday January 6, 2008 • Living off Campus-http://www.ancillaries.dal.ca/default.asp?mn=1.9.51

  34. Campus Life • Get Involved :Student Societies-@ 200 • Volunteering • DSU www.dsu.ca –Tiger PatrolContact Info Security Services: (902) 494-6400 Dalhousie Student Union: (902) 494-1106 • Sports • Dalplex

  35. Dalhousie Policies • No Smoking on Dalhousie Property • Scent Policy-No Sense is good sense

  36. Winter Season There is snow !!

  37. Spring Season April Showers…………….

  38. FOG …

  39. Autumn Season Leaves turn golden colours -cool mornings and warm by the afternoon and cool nights -dress in layers; sweater, fleece, wind jacket…

  40. Summer Summer extends from June to September. August is the warmest month with an average daily high temperature of 22 oC and a nighttime low of 13 oC. Many people wear shorts and T-shirts and at night they might wear a light-weight jacket or sweater.

  41. Tips for Success • Go to class ! • Take a Break • Get Involved • Don’t be Afraid to Ask! • Discover what is available to you • Be aware of important dates

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