Orientation 2013: First Steps for First Year

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!

My class is where…? • Where are we?? • How to read the room numbers: 1A09 First Floor of Ashdown Hall, Room 9 • Room Number • Floor • Building

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 Central • Getting Started • Lockers, ID cards • Registration • How to use WebAdvisor • Order documents • RESP forms, transcripts etc. • Money matters • Payments • Declare major

Books • Bookstore (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 ADD The University of Winnipeg as a Bill Payment/Bill Payee When prompted for an Account Number use your SEVEN digit Student Number 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

Waitlist Process Before School starts (up to Sept. 3) • Check your Webmail regularly for a notification • 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 Schedule Remember to use WebAdvisor to Add/Drop courses!

Academic Status Your Grade Point Average (GPA) matters! Stay above a 1.4 because if you don’t… You are put on Probation This 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 • Be Prepared • Exam conflicts? • 3 exams starting and ending within 24 hours • 2 exams at the same time • CALL ACADEMIC ADVISING

CALL AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR 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! • When 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 17-18 • Find 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

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association • Who are we? • Executive: • President – Megan Fultz VPA – Rorie Mcleod Arnould • An elected Board of Directors • Full and part-time staff • 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

The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association • 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

QUIZ!

100 points What is one support service available to you? TOO MANY TO LIST!

200 points Where do you go if you need to order documents, have problems with registration or if you have general questions? STUDENT CENTRAL

400 points What do you use to add and drop courses? WEBADVISOR

800 points What is one valid reason for missing an exam? ILLNESS (NEED DR. NOTE)

1 kajillion points What happens if you don’t stay above a 1.4 GPA? PROBATION

Year at a Glance

Orientation 2013: First Steps for First Year