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STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Testimonials

Orientations and Check in Course Selection

Course Descriptions How to Read Course Descriptions

Time Commitment Distance Studies Timetable Labs and Tutorials How to Read the Timetable

How to Read the Timetable cont'd Registering for Your Course

Change your Course Selection Add a Second Term Half Course

How to Drop a Course How to Print your Schedule Important Dates in the Academic Year

Date of First Class French Placement Test Transferring Credits to Another University Transcripts

Final Grades Costs Books Student Number Access Codes

Email/ Computer Account Academic Counselling Services

Campus Maps Libraries Clubs

Parking Campus Recreation Western Film Important Sites

Contact Us

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Testimonials

“The WISE program was a great experience for me! I took my first university class, extending my educational horizons even further. The course helped me to discover that Western truly was my first

choice for university, and what program I would want to do in post-secondary. I found campus resources to be extremely useful, I figured out my way around the university, and I feel

prepared for the complete experience next year!”

Brynn Alexander

“Having the opportunity to take a university credit while I was still in high school completely changed my outlook on my education. I learned more

effective researching skills, time management solutions, and overall gained a wealth of knowledge that I could apply almost anywhere. I took two half credits through WISE, and had the opportunity to experience class on both

Main Campus, and an affiliate college of Western, King's. I highly recommend this program to exemplary high school students looking to

broaden their perspective on their future, and get ahead in their education.”

Anastazia Csegeny

“I'm so glad I took WISE because it gave me an opportunity to understand and meet the expectations at

the university level before my own post-secondary experience.”

Noor AQayem

“The WISE program was a one of a kind opportunity for me that I was able to complete through distance education. I feel more

prepared for university next year now that I have taken two exams more than most other people entering university. Other than that, Psychology was a really interesting course that I probably would never have looked into if it wasn’t for WISE since I am going into

Engineering.”

ROBBIE GORDON

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School WISE Student 2016-2017

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School WISE Student 2016-2017

F.E. Madill Secondary School WISE Student 2013-2014

Sir Fredrick Banting High School WISE Student 2016-2017

understanding suffixessuffix definition Example

0001 - 0999 1000 - 1999 2000 - 4999

NONE A B E F G Y

A/B F/G

psych 1000 calc 1000a philsop 1370b english 1020e womesnst 1021f anthro 1026g eng 1022y compsci 1021 a/b earthsci 1086 f/g

antirequisite

prerequisite

corequisite

Full-year non-essay course First term half course Second term half course Full-year essay course First term essay half course Second term essay half course Full-year half course essay course offered in either semester essay course offered in either semester

example:ENGLISH 1020E

Pre-university courses (may not transfer to other universities but are usually credits within a Western degree)

Introductory first-year courses Senior level courses

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCourse descriptions are available at www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca The timetable is the ultimate guide to what is actually offered during the 201 -20 academic year. Some courses will not be offered this year or will be full already.

how to read course descriptionscourse numbers

courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.

*(First year English full-year essay course)* Antirequisite: 1022E, 1035E Prerequisite: Grade 12U English or permission from the Department

a course that must be successfully completed prior to registration for credit in the desired course

a course that must be taken concurrently with (or prior to registration in) the desired course.

Course descriptions indicate the number of class hours per week and will indicate, if class time includes a lab or a tutorial in addition to lecture time.

You will see the:

Examples

subject course number class section class component class number

days, start time & end time building and room

instructor notes

status

POLISCI 1020E - INTRODUCTION TO POLI SCI

The subject areas Number of the course When you buy your books, you'll need to know this It will include the lecture (“LEC”), and possibly also a laboratory (“LAB”) or tutorial (“TUT”) or exam site (“EXM”) if one is required

The column contains a class number for each component of your course Course timing Names of buildings are abbreviated – check www.uwo.ca/westerndir/help/buildings.html

Instructor name Some courses are restricted to students with certain academic backgrounds or qualifications Let's you know the registration status, you may only register in courses listed as “Not Full”

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HOW TO READ THE TIMETABLE cont'd

registering for your course

This course is POLISCI 1020E. It is a full-year essay half course. The lecture is held at 11:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. Students will also select one of multiple laboratory sections. The timetable may say that a course at Brescia, Huron, or King’s is restricted to students registered at that college, but this generally does not apply to WISE students.

Registration for your course will take place at the mandatory summer orientation. You must attend one half-day session. Please see the “Orientations” section of this handbook for more details.If you absolutely cannot attend this orientation, please contact us to make alternate arrangements for you to register for your course.

Log in to the Student Center at student.uwo.ca. You will need your Western e-mail username and password.You will need information from timetable on the course you want to enrol in (i.e. subject, course number, course components).Click on the AADD A CLASS link under the Academics heading.Click SSWAP (or if you are adding a class for the first time, click ADD). Select the class you wish to remove from your schedule in the drop-down menu. Click on SSEARCH or enter the CClass Number and click EENTER.If you selected the SSEARCH option, enter at least two criteria and then click on SEARCH to look for your course. Select your course from the list. Double check the information to make sure this is the right course Select any additional components (labs, tutorials, exams, etc.) you need Click PROCEED TO STEP 2 OF 3.Double check all information. If it's wrong, click PPREVIOUS. If it's right, click FINISH ENROLLING.

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changing your course selectionNote: the information in this section only applies to changing your course selection after you have been to the summer orientation and registered for your course there. You may not register in a course prior to the orientation.

If you wish to change your course selection after you have registered, you can make the change through the Student Center. You may not change your course unless you speak with Rebecca Smith ([email protected])

If you do not have express permission to change your course and do so anyway, you will be removed from the program.

Follow these steps to change your course

ADDING A SECOND TERM HALF COURSE

Course changes can be made online at the Student Center until , with a brief break between regular and extended registration. Changes are made as space permits.

is the last date to change full year courses or first-term half courses. is the last date to change full year courses or first-term half courses.

Please contact Rebecca Smith ([email protected]) before if you wish to make any changes to your course selection.

If you only register in a first-term half course at the ummer rientation, and then decide during the fall that you wish to take a second-term half course, you will need to check with the department offering the course. Some departments allow you to add a course during the fall. In this case, contact Rebecca Smith. Online registration will also be available for several days at the beginning of the second term.

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How to drop a courseThere is an “academic penalty” if you do not complete your course successfully or do not drop the course in writing prior to the drop deadline or after the drop deadline with compassionate grounds (finding the workload too heavy is not a compassionate reason for a late withdrawal If you fail a course at Western, it will be permanently listed as an “F” (failure) on your Western academic record and transcript that you might send to another university. We know you plan to be successful in your Western course, but if you cannot complete it, please contact Rebecca Smith about your options as soon as you have concerns. If you wish to drop a course, you will need to do so in writing (email, fax, or letter). Written requests must be submitted to

. If your request is dated on or before the drop deadline (see “Important Dates in the Academic Year”) then the course will be withdrawn from your permanent record without academic penalty (i.e. a failure will NOT be assigned Courses dropped after the drop deadline will normally be assigned as failures unless there are extenuating circumstances with appropriate documentation.

how to print your timetable

important dates in the academic year

Go to student.uwo.ca Enter your Western username and password. This access information is the same one that you use to access your UWO email. Under the category Academics and the subcategory Planning, click on “My Weekly Schedule” Click on the Printer Friendly Page link. Select “Print”. Remember to print for both semesters

September September 1

November 12 November 30 December December December - January January 1 FEBRUARY 1 -23 MARCH 7 APRIL APRIL APRIL

First day of classes

Last day to add a full-year course or first-term half course.

Fall Reading Week (no classes)

Last day to drop a first-term half course without academic penalty

Last day to drop a full course without academic penalty (i.e. a failure)

Classes end

Study Day (no classes)

Mid-year examination period

Classes resume

Last day to add a second-term half course

Reading Week (no classes)

Last day to drop a second-term half course without academic penalty

Classes end

Study Days (no classes)

Final examination period

You may access your final grade for your course by visiting student.uwo.ca. Click on the “Main Menu”, then “Self Service”, then “Academic Records.” Then click “View My Grades” or “View Academic Summary.”

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FINAL GRADES

STUDENT NUMBER

ACCESS CODE (PIN)

COSTSTuition is waived for WISE students for one full course equivalent (i.e. one full course or two half courses). The cost of the textbooks and course materials is the responsibility of the student. These costs range from $25 to $200 per course depending on the course and whether used books are available. There is no charge for your Western ONE (Photo ID) card. An official transcript of your final mark can be ordered for $15 (as of May 2017). Instructions on how to order it can be found here: http://registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/transcripts/index.html Use of our recreational facilities is not included for WISE students. For more information regarding Campus Recreation, see “Campus Recreation” in this handbook.The use of all of our Campus and Affiliated libraries is included.

BOOKS

You may view your booklist at The Book Store website (www.bookstore.uwo.ca) or at Student Center (student.uwo.ca). The Book Store will be posting book lists for courses on their website by early August. If you choose to buy your books before the course begins, we recommend that you keep your receipt and refrain from writing in the books in case the instructor makes changes. The Book Store is located in the lower level of the University Community Centre and can be contacted at (519) 661-3520

You will receive your Access Code at the summer orientation. If you do not attend the orientation, obtain your Access Code (formerly called PIN), go to the Student Center page at student.uwo.ca. Click on “Click here for Access Code Retrieval” on the right side of the page, under “Login Help”. You will need your Social Insurance Number (SIN), student number, and birth date. You may also call the helpline at 519-661-2100.You will use your Access Code to activate your Western Identity and email account.

Western will assign you a student number and an Access Code (PIN). You will receive this information at the summer orientation.

WISE students may purchase a parking pass or pay per visit only at visitor parking (www.uwo.ca/parking/visitors.html).

Memberships are not included for WISE students, but they can be purchased throughthe Western Student Recreation Centre. For more information, including fees, go to www.westernmustangs.ca. Facilities include:

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PARKING OPTIONS

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

CAMPUS RECREATION

WESTERN FILM

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Weight & Cardio rooms Aerobics studio Pool Squash and racquetball courts Roller/ball hockey rink Ice skating Drop-in basketball, volleyball, and badminton

Western Film is a spacious, discount movie theatre with balcony seating. It is operated by the USC and is located on the second floor of the UCC in the McKellar Room. Recently-releasedfilms are shown daily, with reduced fees on Tuesdays. Check out their website for current movie listings, times, and parking information: www.usc.uwo.ca/wfilm.

If you have any questions about the WISE Program or the Student Handbook, please contact:

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CONTACT US

REBECCA SMITH

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