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Academic Dean’s OfficeINTENT TO REGISTER

Feb 1 – March 31, 2015 and

PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Feb 9-13; Mar 9-13; Mar 23-31, 2015

Academic Dean’s OfficeINTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Cycle of the school year


September: start classes

Feb: info sessions and

Intent to Register

April: final exams

May: marks decide

eligibility for degree requested

June-July: register for Fall/Winter

courses using info from Feb


Academic Counselling: NOTE

• During the Program Counselling (Feb 9-13; Mar 9-13; Mar 23-31, 2015) period, while the Academic Dean’s Office (ADO) is offering these group sessions, no one-on-one appointments will be booked to discuss degree issues. Ask your questions now!

• We will continue to book appointments for students with issues not related to Intent to Register and program planning.


The Academic Dean’s Office presentation sessions

will cover• How to complete your Intent to Register• Degree types and module combinations• Breadth requirements• Progression requirements• Residency requirements• Summer school


is the process by which you indicate your academic plans for the 2015-16 academic year

Intent to Register (ITR)

equips you with vital information that will allow you to make informed program choices through ITR

Program counselling


1. Look up Intent to Register information and the schedules for ADO/Departmental information sessions on the King’s/ADO website: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/

(The web information will be updated by Feb 9th)

During Program Counselling

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/




2. Attend the information sessions:

• the ADO: general information on how to build your degree and summer school

• the departments: subject-specific information (how do you know if a subject is for you?)

• the School of Social Work: (what are the BSW admission requirements?)

• professional schools (Education, Law, etc.; how should you prepare for future graduate programs?)


Using the information gathered during these sessions, you complete your ITR.

DID YOU KNOW that you could get additional information and academic input by meeting your faculty during their posted office hours? Seize the opportunity to meet these invaluable mentors!http://www.kings.uwo.ca/kings/assets/File/currentStudents/courses_enrollment/Office%20Hours%202014-2015%20Book%20Type%20.pdf

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/kings/assets/File/currentStudents/courses_enrollment/Office%20Hours%202014-2015%20Book%20Type%20.pdf






Submitting your ITR• Submit your Intent to Register online

(go to http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/general-information/how_to_guides/intent_to_register_planning_guide.html)

• Submitting by March 31st will allow optimum access to Fall/Winter 2015 courses

• You need NOT choose your courses now

http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/general-information/how_to_guides/intent_to_register_planning_guide.html




What if I miss the ITR deadline (March 31st)?

• Early submission of your ITR optimizes your course selection.

• If you are late, you must complete a paper form at the Academic Dean’s Office and your access to the registration system will be delayed.


a special student (you already have a degree) in a Certificate program (without a degree program) planning to be “undeclared” (i.e., to not be in a

module like a Major). This is an option to avoid if possible.

in a concurrent degree program (i.e., in a professional degree and a B.A. undergrad degree at the same time)

a re-registrant (have voluntarily taken the last year/s off)

seeking admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Honors program (see next slide).

Are you in one of the above situations? We can answer your questions at the Academic Dean’s Office (DL 104).

You can’t submit an ITR online if you are


Students who are applying for admission to the BSW Honors program cannot indicate "Social Work" as a program choice on their ITR. They will submit an online ITR for an alternate/backup degree/module combination, and if admitted to the BSW program, their registration will be changed for them. Students currently enrolled in the BSW program (Year III progressing to Year IV and Extended Study students) must complete an online ITR by March 31, 2015.


ITR allows you to select your – status: full-time or part-time– faculty (e.g., ‘King’s’) – degree type (see definition below)– module(s) (see definition below)– first choice and second choice [of degree

type/module(s)]


Definitions that will help you fill out your ITR

What is a degree type?• There are 3 types of degrees:

– Honors Bachelor (20.0 credits)– 4-year Bachelor (20.0 credits)– 3-year Bachelor (15.0 credits)


What is a module?• A set of courses specified by an

academic department• There are FOUR different types of

modules:– Honors Specialization (9.0 – 10.0 credits)– Major (6.0 – 7.0 credits)– Specialization (9.0 credits)– Minor (4.0 – 5.0 credits)


Degree

type

Honors Specializati

on module

Specialization

module

Major module

Major module

Minor module

Minor module

Module combinations

Honors Degree 4 Year (20.0

courses)

E = Honors Specialization E A = Honors Specialization and

Major E A = Honors Specialization and

Minor E E = Honors Double Major

Bachelor Degree 4 Year (20.0

courses)

E = Specialization E A = Specialization and Major E A = Specialization and Minor E A = Double Major E = Major E A = Major and Minor E A A = Major and two Minors

Bachelor Degree 3 Year (15.0

courses)

E = Major E A = Major and Minor E E = Double Minor

Approved Module Combinations for DegreesE = Essential module(s) for degree A = Additional module(s) — optional


What courses do I need to complete a degree?

• Your degree will consist of:– First-year courses (minimum of 5.0)– An ESSENTIAL module– Additional module/s (optional)– Electives


20 credit B.A.

Year 1 credits (5.0) Module/s

E.g.: English Major

E.g.:Social Justice

Minor

Electives


Major English, Minor SJPS

Some degree types and module combinationsBachelor Degree (4 year): 20.0 courses

Major in English

YearIV

YearIII

Year II

CAT C

PSY 1000

POL1020E

ENG1020E

CAT A

CAT C

PSY1000

POL 1020E

ENG 1020E CAT

A

YearI

Option Option Option



ENG ENG

ENG ENG

ENG ENG

1.0 course from Category B (Arts and Humanities: ENG 1020E)

ES1089F/1022B

SOCJust

1025/26

ENG ENG

ENG ENG

ENG ENG

1.0 course from Category C (Science: EARTH SCIENCES 1089F/1022B)

2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 numbered 2000 or above

SJ Option

Option

OptionOption Option

SJ

SJ SJ

Adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp

SOCJust 1025/26

1.0 course from Category A (Social Sciences:SOCL JUST 1025F/1026G)

ES1089F/1022B

http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp


Double Major Note: a student in a non-Honors Double Major wanting to be in Honors needs to select

Honors as part of his/her degree type.

YearIV

YearIII

Year II

Honors Bachelor Degree (4 year): 20.0 courses

Honors Specialization

YearIV

YearIII

Year II

1.0 course from Category C (eg. Math 1225A/b and Math 1229A/B or Math 1228a/b and Stats 1024a/b)

Maximum of 7.0 first year courses (0001-1999)

Math030

Psych1000

Geography1021

Economics English024E

YearI

Math028a

Stats 024

Psychology1000

Geography1021


YearI

Econ Econ Econ

Econ Econ Econ

Econ Econ Econ

Option Option

Option Option

Option Option

Geog Geog

Geog Geog

Geog Geog

Option

Option

Option

1.0 course from Category B (Cat. A well represented in Social Science degree)

Category CCAT BCourse

CAT C Course

CAT BCourse

Psy Psy

Psy Psy

Psy Psy


Source: adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp



Double Minor

YearIII

Year II

More degree types, and modules that fit into them:Bachelor Degree (3 year)

15.0 coursesMajor

YearIII

Year II

Math030

Psychology1000

Geography1021


YearI

Math030

Psychology1000

Geography1021


YearI

Econ Econ Econ

Econ Econ Econ

Option Option

Option Option

1.0 course from Category B (Category A well-represented in Social Science degree)

CAT CAST1021

Cat BENG

1020E

CSI

1020

CAT BENG

1020E

Geog Geog

Geog Geog

Hist Sci 2220

Option

Gen.English

Gen.English

Gen.English

Gen.English

1.0 course from Category C (eg. Astronomy 1021; OR History of Science 2220)

Maximum of 7.0 first year courses (0001-1999)


Source: Adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp




Honors degree: 20 credits Gen BA degree: 20 or 15 credits

Admission at end of year 1

Completion of 5.0 first year courses; no failures; 70% avg.

in 3 principal courses,* including first year course in subject/s of

interest, with no grade <60 among these 3

Completion of first year reqs. ; min grade of 60% in

Year 1 course/s for module/s of interest

Admission at end of years 2

or 3

70% modular avg/s in subject/s of interest, no module course grade <60; passing grades in

options

Above conditions plus general progression

requirements

Progression 70% modular avg/s with no grade <60; passing grades in all

options

General progression requirements level 1 or 2

Graduation 70% modular avg/s with no grade <60; 65% cumul. avg;

passing grade in options; general graduation requirements

60% cumul. and modular avgs.; general graduation

requirements

Reality check: are you eligible for the module you want?

* NOTE: There are exceptions to this.


How do I choose a degree type/module?• Follow your passion; be creative!• Find out about careers and employment:

Career Services at King’s; the Student Success Centre at Main)

• Attend departmental information sessions• Examine the options for further studies• Check out “Teachers’ College” and Law sessions

Note: the more modules you have, the fewer electives you will have space for.

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/campus-services/student-support-services/career-services/

http://success.uwo.ca/


What are Breadth Requirements?• At least 1.0 course from each of Categories A (Social

Sciences, Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary), B (Arts and Humanities, Languages) and C (Sciences). 2 out of 3 Categories must be among 5.0 first year courses

• No more than 14.0 courses in one subject in a 20.0 credit degree; no more than 9.0 courses in one subject in a 15.0 credit degree

• At least 2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 at the 2000 level or above; look for courses with the suffix ‘E’ (full essay course) or ‘F/G’ (half essay course)


What are Residency Requirements?

• F/T King’s students: 3.0 courses must be taken at King’s

• P/T King’s students: 50% of courses must be taken at King’s

• Courses offered at King’s must be taken at King’s


• In good standing: > or = 55%• On probation: 50 – 54%• Reqd. to withdraw: < 50%

Level 1 progression

requirements(at 3.0 courses)

• In good standing: > or = 60%• On probation: 55 – 59%• Reqd. to withdraw: < 55%

Level 2 progression

requirements(at 8.0 courses)

What are Progression requirements?

Adjudication takes place in May and August


Summer school Summer school allows you to• Fast-track your degree• Make up a failed/withdrawn course• Take a pre-requisite for a course you will

need next year• Push ahead with a part-time degree


I’m interested in Summer School – what should I do?

• Go to the UWO Summer Calendar online, and read it thoroughly. The 2015 Summer is now available at www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca

http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/


Summer School registration• Activate yourself for Summer School after by going to your Student Centre and clicking on Summer Activation; it will take 72 hours before you can register for courses• Register for courses online (registration for the first session usually begins in the first week of March)• Pay for your courses on time!


Summer school notes• residency requirements don’t apply• register as early as possible; some courses fill up very quickly!• course load: maximum of 3.0 courses (no more than 2.0 concurrently; 1.0 by Distance)• Drop deadlines come up quite soon after Add deadlines: note financial implications!


Summer school advisory

Summer courses are condensed and are consequently extremely challenging! Allow for 2-3 hours of reading time for each hour of class time. You will need to manage your time skilfully. It may be harder than you think to combine a summer course with a heavy work schedule.


Can I take courses away from King’s during the Summer?

• Yes, by applying for a Letter of Permission (LOP); information is available here; forms are available after you meet an academic counsellor at the ADO

• If you still have questions, the academic counsellors will be available during Reading Week for Summer School Counselling.

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/degree-information/attending-another-university/


Is there anything else

I should know?Make sure you have activated your Western e-mail account – this is how you will receive important information from Enrolment Services at King’s, and updates about summer registration. Check your e-mails!


Do not miss these useful resources for academic planning!

• UWO 2015 Calendars. For online versions, go to http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/

• Academic Dean’s Office (ADO) sessions• Departmental counselling sessions• Faculty members during In-Office Program

Counselling



Online resources/links for academic planning

• ITR info: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/

• ITR access: Intent to Register• King’s Academic Dean’s Office website• King’s Degree Information and Degree Check 101• UWO calendar: http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/• Student Centre page: https://student.uwo.ca/• Careers: King’s Career Services; Main’s Student Success Centre• Learning skills: Academic Support at King’s;

http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ at Main





http://kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/program-and-course-planning/academic-advising/

http://kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/degree-information/

http://kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/degree-information/degree-check-101/


https://student.uwo.ca/

http://kings.uwo.ca/current-students/campus-services/student-support-services/career-services/

http://success.uwo.ca/

http://kings.uwo.ca/current-students/academic-support/

http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/

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