Vol. 6 2015 Winter Edition
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Academic Counselling
Important Dates
Intent to Register!
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February 27: In Absentia February
Convocation
March 3: First day for web
registration for Summer Evening
and Spring/Summer Distance
Studies
March 5: First day for web
registration for Intersession
March 7*: Last day to drop a
second-term course on paper in the
Academic Counselling Office
without academic penalty.
* Deadline extended to the
next business day, Monday,
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March 9
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March 10: First day for web
registration for Summer Day
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March 31: Last day for Intent to
Register
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April 3: Good Friday
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April 5: Easter Sunday
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April 8: Fall/Winter Term classes
end
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April 9 - 10: Study days
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April 11 – 30 : Final examination
period
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April 30: Last day to receive
applications for graduation: Spring
Convocation
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May 1: Last day to withdraw an
application for graduation: Spring
Convocation
It’s that time of year again – Intent to Register. In this issue of CONNECT, we hope to clear up
any questions you may have surrounding this important process. As well, we will touch on
Progression Requirements, information regarding Exchange opportunities and more.
Email [email protected] with any concerns or questions regarding your program. If you need
our attention but are without online access, come to the Counselling Office (SSC 2105) or
phone 519-661-2011. Please note appointment times below:
January - April:
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Appointments: Mornings (can be made via email or phone; typically 1 week
wait)
Counselling Drop-ins: 2:00 – 4:00 pm. During the month of March and in
the April exam period, additional drop-in appointments will be available in
the morning from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wishing you health, happiness and success,
The Social Science Academic Counselling Team
INTENT TO REGISTER
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February 1 to March 31
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If you are planning to return to Western in September, you must submit your Intent
to Register. Beyond letting us know you will be back in the Fall, your ITR indicates
your planned/preferred program of study. Without completing this online form, you
will not be able to register for courses in the summer.
For a comprehensive video covering everything you need to know about ITR,
visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGAI3I8dy1U
**NEW THIS YEAR**
ITR is completed on the Registrar’s Office website
registrar.uwo.ca -> Course Enrollment -> Intent to Register
You can also access the online form by clicking on the ITR link in your Student Center
student.uwo.ca -> Intent to Register
Deadline: MARCH 31, 2015
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Intent to Register
Information Sessions
Sessions run from:
4:30-6:00pm
Monday, March 2 ----- SSC 2032
Thursday, March 5 ---- SSC 3014
Monday, March 9 ----- SSC 2032
Thursday, March 12 -- SSC 3014
Monday, March 16 --- SSC 2032
Thursday, March 19 -- SSC 3014
Monday, March 23 ---- SSC 2032
Thursday, March 26 – SSC 3014
Visit the DAN Management and
Organizational Studies website
for a listing of sessions hosted
by the Department:
mos.uwo.ca
Intent to Register – Deconstructed
1. Before you start, have these websites handy:
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The Academic Calendar westerncalendar.uwo.ca: your official source for
programs offered, program course requirements, course descriptions,
prerequisites… etc.
Department Links for Course Outlines ssc.uwo.ca/programs/index.html: for
detailed course outlines on departmental websites
Program Checklists counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/your_degree/degrees/: see where
you stand in your program or what courses are required for other programs you
might be considering
2. Attend an information session (or two!). No RSVP required, just stop by!
3. Submit your ITR online, by visiting one of the following websites:
registrar.uwo.ca
Terms You Should Know:
Adjudication: assessment of
your eligibility to progress at the
University and/or enter or remain
in a program. Occurs twice a year
in May (based on F/W grades) and
July/August (based on Summer
grades)
student.uwo.ca
Course Repeat: any course
previously attempted. All course
attempts appear on your
transcript, but only the most
recent grade will be included in
your cumulative average. All prior
attempts will have an RNC (Repeat,
No Credit) notation on your
transcript
Antirequisite: courses that
overlap sufficiently in content that
both cannot be taken for credit.
Taking an antirequisite will cancel
out your previous course attempt
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MH Resources
Mental Health Support Resources
available from Monday to Friday during
business hours:
Get to Know your Department Undergraduate Advisors!
Student Development Centre
519.661.3031
WSS 4100
Student Services Building
American Studies
Student Health Services (SHS)
519.661.3030 OR
519.661.3771
UCC Rm 11 (lower level)
Anthropology/Linguistics
After-hours Support Resources
Campus Community Police Service
- Emergency: Call 911
- Non-emergencies or inquiries:
519.661.3300
*Good2Talk Line
1.866.925.5454
24/7, catered to students
London Distress/Crisis Response Line
519.433.2023
Call 24/7 for phone crisis response
Or Call 211 when you don’t know where
to turn – it’s free, confidential and at
your service 24/7.
 Counselling: 2:30-4:00pm, rm. 1003
Christine Wall, Undergrad Advisor
contact: [email protected]
 Counselling: 9:00am–4:00pm,
rm. 3326 or 3328
Laura Cousins, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected], x. 87064
DAN Management and
Organizational Studies (BMOS)
 Counselling: M-Th 10:00-11:30am,
2:00-3:30pm rm. 4330
Lesley Atkinson, Loretta Peregrina,
Jennifer Cormier, Undergrad Advisors
contact: [email protected], 519.661.2051
Economics
 Counselling: 2:30-4:30pm, rm. 4075
Maureen O'Connell, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected],
519.661.3507
First Nations Studies
 Counselling: 9:00am-12:00pm,
rm. 3207
Mahillah Rafek, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected], x.86429
Geography
 Counselling: 9:00am-4:00pm,
rm. 2322
Angelica Lucaci, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected], x.86052
What makes an exam fair?
http://bit.ly/15rHwhF
Office of the Ombudsperson:
History/International
Relations/Jewish Studies/
Middle East Studies
 Counselling: 9:00am-12:00pm,
1:30-4:00pm, LwH rm. 2201
Rebecca Dashford, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected], x. 84962
or Morgan Sheriff, [email protected]
Psychology
 Counselling: 12:40-3:00pm,
rm. 7402
Ramona Fudge, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected],
519.661.2067 to book an appointment
Sociology
Counselling: TBA
Jacqueline Saunders, Undergrad Advisor,
contact: [email protected]
Transitional Justice
 Counselling: Please email
[email protected] to set up an
appointment.
Professor Pauline Wakeham,
Undergraduate Chair, by appointment
only
Women's Studies and Feminist
Research
 Counselling: 9:30am-12:00pm,
12:30-4:30pm in LwH, rm. 3260
Alicia McIntyre, Undergrad Assistant
[email protected]
Wendy Pearson, Undergrad Chair, can
provide individual counseling on
Thursdays 12:30-1:30 or by appt.
throughout the ITR period.
[email protected]
WSS 3135
http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/
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Preliminary Spring
Exam Schedule
It’s never too early to begin preparing
for exams! The Office of the Registrar
provides the most accurate final exam
information in both the preliminary
and final stages. Visit the Registrar’s
main page, registrar.uwo.ca, and click
on the Examinations tab to access the
“Preliminary Spring Exam Schedule”.
What You Need to Know About Progression Requirements
Ever wondered what “progression requirements” are and why they’re so important?
Progression requirements are the minimum requirements needed for students to
continue in their programs each year.
Of course, you should strive to surpass these minimums, as higher grades can be
rewarded with scholarships, awards and increased academic opportunity (e.g. Honors
program or graduate school).
Level 1 Progression (you have attempted 3.0-7.5 courses)
In Good Standing
> 55%
On Probation
50-54%
Required to Withdraw
< 50%
To view your personal exam schedule
log into your Student Services account,
studentservices.uwo.ca, and click
‘myPRESENT’.
Level 2 Progression (you have attempted 8.0 or more courses)
In Good Standing
> 60%
On Probation
55-59%
Required to Withdraw
< 55%
Study Abroad this
Summer
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NOTE: Progression requirements increase as you enter 3 or 4 year!
International Learning offers exciting
opportunities to study abroad in
countries such as England, France,
Korea, Singapore, Israel, Mexico and
Spain. Visit an information session to
find out more:
February 25, 2015 – 3:30-4:30pm
Chu International Student Centre
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2 floor, IGAB
BMOS Program Only
Specializations*
65% cumulative average req. to continue
Re-Entering BMOS Specializations*
70% on the last 5.0 courses & 65%
cumulative average
*See Honors BMOS program details in the Academic Calendar, westerncalendar.uwo.ca
High Standing
Honors Progression
70% (higher in limited enrollment
programs)
Dean’s Honor List
80%
Graduation with Distinction
80% cumulative average & NO mark < 70%
February 26, 2015 – 11:30am-12:30pm
Chu International Student Centre
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2 floor, IGAB
March 3, 2015 – 4:30-5:30pm
Room 1N05, IGAB
(IGAB – International and Graduate
Affairs Building)
Getting Ready to Graduate?
Planning to don a cap and gown this Spring? Here’s a quick checklist
of things to do before the big day:
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For more information visit:
International.uwo.ca/summer
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Make sure you satisfy your degree requirements
 Run a Degree Audit by clicking on the Program Planning tool in
your Student Center, student.uwo.ca
 Check the Academic Calendar, westerncalendar.uwo.ca, for the
most accurate listing of your degree requirements
 If you still have questions, contact your department’s
undergraduate advisor for confirmation
Submit your application to graduate on the Student Center website,
student.uwo.ca . That’s right, you MUST apply to be eligible to graduate
this Spring before April 30, 2015
Visit the Convocation website, convocation.uwo.ca, for everything you
need to know about the big day. Things like the date and time of your
ceremony, when to arrive, how to order guest tickets and where to park.
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