“TUNE INTO WINDSOR”

1. “TUNE INTO WINDSOR” Welcome! Student Session Unregistered 2007

2. Agenda for this Virtual Orientation To Discuss: • Specific information you need to throughout the summer leading up to university. • General information that will help you during your first year. (Windsor Welcome Week will provide you with more detailed information about first year)

3. WHAT’S THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR KNOWN FOR??? • Highest number of International students in Canada • Track and Field team in Canada • Leading researcher in Social Justice, Environment & Automotive sector • Detroit Skyline (Odette Sculpture Park) • Ambassador Bridge

4. UNDERGRADUATE (1st year  4th year) -Arts and Social Sciences -Science -Nursing -Odette School of Business -Engineering -Human Kinetics -Inter-faculty: Environmental Studies, Forensic Science, Forensics & Criminology GRADUATE -Master/Doctoral Programs -Education -Law FACULTIES

5. -Fall Semester/Winter Semester: 13 weeks -Intersession/Summer Session: 6 or 10 weeks -Larger class sizes -Greater variety of classes -Plagiarism rules (see policy guide in student agenda) -Cannot use the same essay for two classes -Amount of free time changes -Have to buy your books ACADEMIC YEAR

6. SEMESTER SETUP… -Marking Scale (13=A+, 12=A, 11=A- etc.) -10 day exam period after each semester -Max load/semester is 5 classes *depends on program -Full time Status: 4-5 classes -Part time Status: 1-3 classes

7. LINGO The “Requisites” Prerequisite – A course that MUST be completed with a passing grade BEFORE you can register for the next Co-requisite – A course which MUST be taken WITH another course Anti-requisite – A course, if ALREADY completed will not allow you to receive a credit in the desired class The “Averages” Sessional Average – Average of the marks of one semester Cumulative Average – Average of the marks from all completed courses Major Average – Average of the marks in your required courses

8. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS General Degree -30 courses, 3 years -Minimum GPA needed to graduate C- Major Average & Cumulative Honours Degree -40 courses, 4 years -Minimum GPA needed to graduate B- Major Average C- Cumulative Average *may be exceptions, check online undergrad calendar (http://uwindsor.ca/calendars) for details*

9. UNDERSTANDING COURSE CODES Course Numbering System Each course is identified by a four part number ( _ _ - _ _ - _ _ _ -_ _) - The first part refers to the faculty - The second part refers to the subject area - The third part refers to the level of the course - The fourth part refers to section of the course Sections - In addition to the course number, each course has specific section codes that specify whether it is a lecture or lab/ tutorial: -Lecture Section codes: - 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. are day courses - 30, 31, etc. is a night course - 91 is a distance education course - Lab Section codes: - 51, 52, 53, etc. are labs

10. HOW SHOULD I KNOW? To find out what courses to take: - Look in your admissions package (program specific) - Use the online course calendar: http://www.uwindsor.ca/sis • Calendars (left hand column): Requirements for degree • Timetables (left hand column): Current timetable information

11. READ ME! • When reading the timetable remember the day codes are: M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday, R = Thursday, F = Friday • Make sure to create a conflict free schedule. You can’t have classes at the same time, and exams can’t overlap. Try to spread your classes out over the week; don’t clump them all onto two days. • 10 minutes in between classes is plenty of time to get from one to the other ***Don’t forget to add labs and tutorials. You are NOT automatically registered for these just by registering for the course itself***

12. Getting Started Step 1: Go to “uwindsor.ca/sis“ Step 2: Click on the SIS link Step 3: Enter your student ID and your 4-digit personal access code

13. Keep On Going… Step 4: Click on “Register/Add or Drop Courses” Step 5: - Select “2006 Fall”, - click on “Begin to Register”, - then click “Confirm your Program”

14. Pick Those Classes. • Under “Add/Drop”, click Add • Under “Course” and Section” fill in the appropriate course info • Under “Option” choose Normal • - When finished entering all courses scroll up & click on “Process Your Requests” Step 6: Once you see this screen, do the following:

15. GIVE YOURSELF A HAND! Step 7: Once you have clicked on “Process Your Requests”, scroll down to see if you were successful (thumbs-up) or unsuccessful (thumbs-down) Step 8: Once you have added all your classes you should check the system to confirm you are registered in all your classes Be sure to register BEFORE July 1st!!

16. THE BIG 3 Cashier’s Office - (uwindsor.ca/cashiers) click Payment Options Student Awards & Financial Aid Office -OSAP -Awards/Scholarship/Bursaries Registrar’s Office -Add/Drop courses (Pick up Course Change Form) -Transcripts/Grade Appeals -Change of major

17. Available for pickup the first week of school • Applications available online at http://osap.gov.on.ca (sooner the better!) • For more specific questions see the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office at the Info Fair

18. -Check your grades (posted approx. 2 weeks after exams) Grading System (A+= 13, A= 12, A-= 11, B+= 10, etc..) -Viewing your finances -Registering/Dropping classes *Remember you MUST register for your lab sections separately -Search for Awards -View your textbook listings

19. WEBMAIL • Register at www.uwindsor.ca/uwinaccount -click on “activate student account” -usually takes 24 hrs • You MUST have an activated user account • Primary way for University to contact you and the ONLY way that you may contact your professors or any Univerisity employee (ie. TA/GA). • Check out the step-by-step instructions later on in this online orientation

20. WHO’S THERE TO HELP YOUGET RIENTED?? -U-CREW -UCREW Leaders are upper-year students who volunteer to help you: -transition into the university lifestyle -make the most of the services available to you -answers to questions you may have about ANYTHING! • Sign up for a UCREW leader at www.uwindsor.ca/ucrew

21. DISABILITIES Student Disability Services -Provides accommodations and accessibility for students with disabilities -Classroom, exam, specialized equipment, support for learning disabilities, advocacy and more Students with Disabilities -Must prove current and detailed documentation -Sign up early (information booth this afternoon) -All information provided is kept confidential

22. BUILD • One-week program • Students with disabilities are involved in peer mentoring, academic skills training, and one-on-one advising. • Lots of fun social events too! • Must possess documentation confirming a diagnosis of a learning disability. • Register online: www.uwindsor.ca/disability

23. Student Development & Support • Aboriginal Education Centre (Turtle Island) • Academic Writing Centre • Help with essay writing • Centre for Career Education • Resume clinics • Educational Development Centre • LEADS, STEPS, SOS • International Student Centre • Can apply to go on exchange 2nd year and later • Student Counselling

24. LEDDY LIBRARY • 4 floors • Quiet study areas • Help desk available • Printing and photocopying capabilities • Computers available • Williams Coffee Pub • Must validate your student card at the front desk before you can access all these great features! • Can access on line journals from home

25. SAFETY SERVICES ON CAMPUS • Campus Police • Emergency Response Team • Emergency phones • -yellow box, blue light • WALKSAFE

26. Indoor Facilities: • Swimming pool (25 yards X 25 metres) • Locker rooms (male & female) • Sauna (male & female) • Fieldhouse (200 meter mondo track, hardwood courts & mondo courts) • “The Forge” 7500 square foot (2 floor) fitness centre Outdoor Facilities: • 5 grass fields (2 lighted) • 2500 seat multi use 8 lane track & field / football / soccer stadium

27. VARSITY & INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural Teams • Basketball (M&Co-ed) • Volleyball • Innertube Waterpolo • Floor/Ice Hockey • Indoor Soccer (M&Co-ed) • Indoor Football • Curling • Dodgeball • Ultimate Frisbee Varsity Teams • Basketball (M & W) • Cross Country (M & W) • Curling (M & W) • Football (M only) • Golf (M & W) • Ice Hockey (M & W) • Soccer (M & W) • Volleyball (M & W) • Rugby (M only)

28. THAT’S NOT ALL! • Dance • - Hip Hop, Ballroom, Latin Ballroom • Varsity Club Teams - Fastpitch (W only) • Affiliated Student Clubs - Lancers Cheer Squad - Lancers Dance Pack • Recreational / Sport Club • Aikido • Badminton • Cricket • Masters Swim • Intramural Programs • Fitness Programs • Aquatics (Aqua Fit) • Mind & Body • Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates Sign up at the St.Denis Centre in September

29. STUDENT HEALTH • Health Services (Located 2nd floor of CAW) • On-campus clinic • Health & Sex Education • Pharmacy (lower level of CAW) • Opt-Out (if already covered by parents plan) • Complete application online during the first three weeks of September (watch out for email in your Uwin account) • Pick-up cheque in mid November at UWSA office (2nd floor CAW centre)

30. How To Get Around • Parking Services (located 2nd floor of CAW) • Parking Passes/Cost -sell out VERY quickly! -8 month ($200) -12 month ($240) *Different lots to park in depending on where your class is on campus • Parking Lots • Visitor Lot $4/day • Pay and Display $1/hour • Bus/Fair/Passes • $2.35/per ride • $75/month or $208/ 4months • Cabbing It! • Veteran, LA Taxi, Checkers (approx. $20 to the mall, $6 to downtown)

31. Clubs and Societies • There are 16 Societies on Campus. • Societies represent some programs and faculties in the UWSA. • Clubs are a fun way to take an active role in the University of Windsor. • There are over 100 Clubs. • Can’t find one you like??? START YOUR OWN! • All it takes is filling out a few forms and find 10 members.

32. TEXTBOOKS • COST? • Approx. $500 - $600/semester • PLACES to Buy? -University of Windsor Bookstore (beside Odette School of Business) -Used Bookstore (opens 2nd week of school) (bottom of CAW Centre) -www.booksforexchange.com

33. Preparing for University • Get your own alarm clock • Learn how to cook and do laundry • Establish open communication with your parents • Don’t depend on your parents to complete your tasks (ex. sign up for Head Start) • If you need help or have a question, ask! • Manage your time (get a planner) • Save money for school or emergencies • Take responsibility and be accountable Remember you are now considered an adult

34. Join us On FACEBOOK Groups to Join: New at the U of W ’07- meet your fellow classmates before you even arrive here in September! UCREW- get to know other new students with the same questions as you!

35. ONLINE NETWORKS: BEWARE(My Space, YouTube, Facebook etc.) • Don’t post personal information ex. birth date • Remember this could be read by anyone, even future employers! • Time consuming

36. -DATES: September 2 - 9 -Attendance is critical to your success!! -Academic and Social Programming -Welcome Convocation -Free tuition draw -Single & Sexy play -All off campus and residence student welcome Check out all the fun and exciting events on www.windsorwelcomeweek.ca

37. You will also find out about: • Grade Point Averages (what they mean) • Academic Probation • Other on-campus services that can help you to succeed • Ways to get involved and get experience • Last day for reversal of incidental fees for course withdrawal and last day to withdraw voluntarily from courses

38. Questions? Contact the Educational Development Centre 519-253-3000 Ext 3288