Virtual Orientation 2011
Student Information Session
“Mission Possible”
The University of Windsor
Welcomes You!
Mysteries of UWindsor Revealed
• We challenge you to uncover the mysteries
of the University of Windsor!
• Whenever you see this magnifying glass,
there is a mystery question to be answered.
• There are 10 throughout the presentation.
• Try to figure out what the mystery word or
phrase is to learn more information about
that mystery.
** Please ensure you are viewing this presentation as a Slide Show
Presentation Overview
• Academics
• Technology
• Campus Services
• Recreation
Academics
Marking Scale
Grade Point
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Letter Grade
Range
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
F-
93-100
86-92.9
80-85.9
77-79.9
73-76.9
70-72.9
67-69.9
63-66.9
60-62.9
57-59.9
53-56.9
50-52.9
35-49.9
0-34.9
We have a 13 point marking
scale that is used to
calculate your grades. For
example, if you receive a
75% on a paper or exam,
that percentage falls in the B
letter grade range. This
letter grade translates to a 9
on the grade point scale.
Your program may require
you to maintain a certain
grade point average to
remain in the program.
** The marking scale may
change slightly from
program to program
The Semester System
Term
Months
Weeks
Exam Period
Fall
Sept. – Dec.
13
10 days
Winter
Jan. – April
13
10 days
Inter/Summer
Session
May – Aug.
13
5 days
3 hours per week for one course
Intersession
May – June
6
5 days
Summer Session
July – Aug.
6
5 days
6 hours per week for one course
Distance Education
Fall /
Winter/Summer
Sessions
12
N/A
University Lingo
LINGO
DEFINITION
Prerequisite
A course that MUST be completed with a passing grade
BEFORE you can register for the next course
Co-requisite
A course which MUST be taken WITH another course
Anti-requisite
A course that, if ALREADY completed, will not allow you
to receive a credit in the desired class
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
University Lingo
LINGO
DEFINITION
Faculty
The department or group of departments that deals with
a particular subject in the university
Program
A combination of courses in a subject area which fulfills
the requirements for a degree, certification or diploma
Major
Specific concentration of courses within a subject area
as defined by its degree program.
For example:
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Program: English
Major:
English Language and Literature
Undergraduate Calendar
• The Undergraduate Calendar contains the following
information:
 All undergraduate programs and courses
 Academic regulations and standards
 Program degree requirements
 General university policies for all undergraduate
programs
• You can access the calendar by visiting the website:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/calendars
Office of the Registrar
• Registration related information:
– Admissions
– Transcripts
– Grades
– Course offerings
– Calendars
– Course changes and withdrawals
• More information available online through the myUWindsor
Student Portal
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/registrar
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3315
Automated Wait List
• Students have access to a new system that will allow them to
add their names online to a wait list for full classes
• Students will have the option on the myUWindsor Student
Portal to be placed on a course wait list during registration
• Students are allowed to place themselves on a wait list for a
maximum of five courses
• Make sure to register for a back-up class just in case
• Check your Student Webmail frequently as you will be
notified by email if or when you are able to register in the
wait list course
Automated Wait List continued…
• Not all courses may have a wait list, so the students may have
to speak to the professor or department secretary, or attend
the class and get signed in using the “add/drop form”
available from the Registrar's Office or online at
www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/forms-and-applications
• If you are still on a wait list on the first day of classes, you can
try attending the class you want to get into and see in the
professor can sign you into the class using the “add/drop
form”
• You then need to take the signed “add/drop form” to the
Registrar’s Office within 3 business days
Crack the code to find the mystery phrase
1=N
4=T
7=O
2=D
5=H
8=I
4 5 8 1 9
3=A
6=E
9=K
3 5 6 3 2
Answer:
THINK AHEAD
When in doubt, never rely on
only one alarm clock
1. Always allow extra time, especially when heading
to write an exam (car breaks down, no parking,
wrong room number etc.)
2. Use timelines, goals, and to-do lists when
possible. Pick up your FREE student planner during
Windsor Welcome Week.
3. Avoid procrastination, you don’t want to fall behind
4. Prioritize. Some things are just more important – like studying for
an exam vs. being on Facebook
5. For more tips – check out a S.T.E.P.S. or Campus Life Line
workshop (websites later in the presentation)
Technology
Combine the pictures to find the mystery phrase
Answer:
Student Webmail
(STUD, ANT, WEB, MAIL)
“cute_bunny16@hotmail.com” just
won’t cut it anymore
• Student webmail account is required for all University
communication
• Activate at uwindsor.ca/uwinaccount
• Access at uwindsor.ca/webmail
**Don’t forget to check regularly
Combine the pictures to find the mystery phrase
Answer:
Social Networking
(SEW, SHAWL, NET, WORKING)
UWindsor is all about the Internet!
• Social networking sites can have negative
consequences for students
– Protect yourself,
adjust privacy settings
– Limit your time spent online.
– Join our Facebook group: New at Uwindsor 2011
– Follow us on Twitter, search: @ uwinorientation
• Campus-wide wireless Internet
• CLEW: Collaboration and Learning Environment Windsor
Unscramble the letters to find the mystery word
M E T O C R U P
Answer:
Computer
Computer Centre
(Information Technology Services –ITS)
• Help Desk –for answering technical questions
• Email, internet, and printing service (UwinCARD)
• CLEW –online learning management system. Professors can post
slides, make announcements, post grades etc.
• CLS workshops –for students who want to learn a new program or
brush up on their computer skills
• Computing Labs
• Student employment opportunities
• Campus wireless internet service
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/its
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 4440
MyUWindsor Portal
• Online information system
• Access to:
-CLEW and Webmail
-mycareer
-Degree Audit
-Registration (course search, timetables, transcripts)
-Grades
-Fee information and account balance
-Awards and scholarships
-Uwin Card balance
-Campus life and events
-Link to bookstore, Campus Rec, CJAM, UWSA and much more
www.myuwindsor.ca
Campus Services
UwinCARD Office
What is the UwinCARD?
– Identification Card
– Photocopy & Printing Card
– Library Card
– Recreation access
– Door & Laundry access (Residence)
– Food Purchases – Meal Plan funds
– Bookstore Purchases – Uwin funds
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/uwincard
– (519) 253-3000 Ext. 8946
• 3 ways to deposit money onto
your UwinCard:
• Cash & debit card at the
UwinCARD Office
• UwinCARD Automatic Deposit
Machine - found at the Leddy
Library and the Computer Centre
• Online-Real-Time credit card
deposits - through the Student
Portal
Uncover the hidden mystery word
T G D G A E E O
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Advising Centre
• Assists students with:
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Adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course
Selecting and organizing a successful education plan
Understanding and discussing a student’s degree audit
Discussing problems impacting academic performance
Reviewing academic progress
Discussing changing or choosing majors
Clarifying academic policies and procedures
Seeking appropriate referrals
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/advising
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 1414
Aboriginal Education Centre
• Provides Aboriginal students with a culturally
supportive environment
• Lunches, gatherings, orientation events and an
indigenous library
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/aec
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3481
Awards and Financial Aid
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The office explains the procedural and policy guidelines of the
OSAP program, assists students during the application process,
distributes funds, and handles appeals -osap.gov.on.ca
OSAP pick-up begins at the end of August. Students are emailed
with an appointment time to pick up their OSAP. Pick-up takes
place in the Awards and Financial Aid office located on the corner
of Sunset and Fanchette
Distribution of information on the various awards available for
undergraduate study
Work Study
– Part-time work is available on campus to those students who
qualify for participation
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/awards
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3300
University Bookstore
• Located on the corner of Wyandotte St. and Sunset Ave.
• Textbooks, computers and software, school and art supplies,
gifts, apparel, general reading, clickers and more
• Book titles found on course syllabus or the Bookstore website
• Required (you need to have) vs. Suggested textbooks
(recommended for extra support)
• New and Used textbooks (Cost $500 - $800 per semester
depending on your program)
• Can purchase books in the
store, or buy them online
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/bookstore
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 7018
Uncover the hidden mystery word
T O D G A B N O
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Campus Police
• Campus is patrolled 24/7 – 365 days a year by highly qualified
special constables
• Bicycle and laptop registration programs available online
• Community safety presentations and self defense programming
• Issue crime alerts if situations arise that require a heightened alert
where life or property is threatened (intended to maintain a high
level of safety)
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/police
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 1234 (Emergency – 911)
Campus Safety
• Campus Police (open 24/7, ext. 1234, patrol campus)
• Walk Safe (free service for all
students to help get you home
safe, just dial 0 after 6 p.m.)
• Emergency Phones (located
around campus with blue flashing
lights)
• Emergency Response Team / E.R.T. (trained individuals in first
aid, CPR and more who respond to medical emergencies)
Contact information
– www.uwalksafe.ca
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3504
Campus Safety
• UWindsor Alert System
– Fast and efficient dissemination of critical information to
members of the campus community during a major
emergency
– Through texting, voicemail, and email
– Sign up today and keep your information up-to-date
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/alert
Cashier’s Office
• Current fee schedule listed at www.uwindsor.ca/cashiers
• Tuition fees vary depending on program – approximately
$2800.00 -$3400.00 per semester including compulsory
fees (program dependent)
• Residence/meal plan fees and text book costs are extra
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/cashiers
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3307
Centre for Career Education
• myCareer system
– Full-time, part-time, summer, contract, and career opportunities
posted here
– Accessed through the myUWindsor
Student Portal
• One-on-one services and mock interviews
• Co-op
• Resume assistance
• Interview preparation
• Career planning
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/cce
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3895
Educational Development Centre
• Orientation (Head Start, Summer Information Program)
• Windsor Welcome Week
• SOS: Volunteer, leadership, community
building
• S.T.E.P.S. and Campus Life Line
www.uwindsor.ca/steps
• Student Disability Services
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/edc
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3288
International Student Centre
• Assists international students with their transition to Canada
• Domestic students welcome to attend events and develop
cultural awareness & understanding
• Over 10% of UWindsor students are studying here from
another country
• ISC sponsors Wednesday lunch time movies for all
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/isc
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3938
S.T.E.P.S
Skills to Enhance Personal Success
• S.T.E.P.S. sessions introduce students to practical methods
that can help to improve learning and study skills.
• Some topics include:
-effective note taking
-multiple choice test taking strategies
-time management skills
-exam preparation and study skills
-memorization and visualization techniques
• You can purchase a membership in the Educational
Development Centre (basement of Dillon Hall) or during any
one of the S.T.E.P.S sessions
• Visit the website for more information and presentation
descriptions: www.uwindsor.ca/steps
Unscramble the letters to find the mystery word
R A I L Y R B
Answer:
Library
Leddy Library
• Library tours and orientation workshops
• Collection consists of over 3 million items
• Resources and study tools include:
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Access to library via web
Electronic resources, books, videos, CDs, etc.
Course reserve materials
Reference help centre, live library chat, Twitter
Quiet study areas for groups & individuals
Librarians who specialize in each department
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/leddy
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3402
Student Counselling Centre
• Provides free short-term, one-on-one counselling for personal or
emotional difficulties
– E.g. Depression, relationship or family problems, adjustment
issues, anxiety
• Help students cope with stress
• Make referrals for longer term care
• All services are free and confidential
• Professional counsellers licensed by the province
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/scc
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 4616
Parents
• The Educational Development Centre has created a
informational website for parents
• The goal of the website is to provide parents with
information on how to maintain a balance between
supporting their students and allowing them to achieve a
sense of independence
• Visit the website at:
• www.uwindsor.ca/parents
Parking Services
• The Parking Services Office is located in
the CAW Centre on the 2nd floor
• Parking passes are available for
Fall, Winter, and
Intersession/Summer Session
• Other Options :
– Meter parking
– Pay and Display Lots
• Assumption Church lot
• Various guest lots
Contact Information
– www.uwindsor.ca/parking
– (519) 253-3000 Ext. 2413
Translate the words from Pig Latin to English to
reveal the mystery phrase
Udentstay
Isabilityday
Ervicessay
Answer:
Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services
• Accommodations for students with documented disabilities
• State of the art technological hardware and software
• BUILD Program (orientation program from August 29 through
September 2 for students with disabilities)
-sign-up online at www.uwindsor.ca/disability/build
• Contact office as soon as possible to
provide required documentation and
ensure accommodations are ready
when needed
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/disability
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 3287
Student Health Services
• On-Campus Health Clinic
– Acute care, minor surgery, allergy injections, lab tests (blood
work), travel immunization, TB shots
• Health education classes
– Smoking cessation, safe sex, nutrition, counselling, etc…
• Student Centre Pharmacy: Accepts all health plans
• Chiroworks: Chiropractors and massage therapy
• Campus Dental Centre: Full dental service
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/health
– (519) 973-7002
Recreation
Combine the pictures to find the mystery phrase
-B
CREATION
Answer:
Campus Recreation
(CAMP, (B)US, WRECK, CREATION)
St. Denis Centre
and Campus Recreation
• Access to pool, indoor and outdoor track, basketball courts
• Adult fitness, aqua fitness, dance, martial arts, and other various
classes
• Access to The Forge Fitness Centre
• Adult and children’s swimming lessons
• Free admission to Centre requires student card
• Family memberships available
Contact information
– www.goLancers.ca
– (519)253-3000 Ext. 2456
OPUS
Organization of Part-time University Students
– Mission: “To collaborate with the University of Windsor
community to identify and to promote the collective interests of
part-time undergraduate students.”
– Drug and Dental Plan (Opt-out, Opt-in dependents) **
– OPUS Lounge and Boardroom
– Printing, faxing and photocopying services for a fee
– Want to get involved? Ask about becoming an OPUS Associate
Contact information
– www.uwindsor.ca/opus
– (519) 253-3000 Ext. 3603
UWSA
University of Windsor Students’ Alliance
– Mission: “We will be recognized as the best student led
organization designed to meet students’ needs. We will strive
relentlessly to enhance student life through advocacy,
representation and service.”
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Drug and Dental Plan (Opt-out, Opt-in dependents) **
Faxing services for a fee, ISIC Card (Free for Full Time students only)
Community Legal Aid, Used Bookstore
The Basement Pub (The Thirsty Scholar)
Exam Bank
– Want to get involved? Join, lead, or create a
student group!
Contact information
– www.uwsa.ca
– (519) 253-3000 Ext. 3600
Fill in the blanks to discover the mystery phrase
TA_ _
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TO _ _ F E _ !
Answer:
Take advantage of the
services we have to offer!
Good Luck!