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Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER Feb 1 – March 31, 2017 PROGRAM COUNSELLING Feb 2 – March 20, 2017 Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Cycle of the school year Feb: info sessions and Intent to Register September: start classes June-July: register for Fall/Winter courses using info from Feb April: final exams May: marks decide eligibility for degree requested Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Intent to Register (ITR) is the process by which you tell us your academic plans for 2016-17 Program counselling gives you vital information that will allow you to make informed program choices through ITR Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

During Program Counselling, look up Intent to Register information and the schedules for ADO/Departmental information sessions on the King’s/ADO website: www.kings.uwo.ca/ITR/ Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

To do your ITR, attend these information sessions: the Academic Dean’s Office session: 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?) Make informed decisions and do it right! Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

The Academic Dean’s Office presentation will cover How to complete your Intent to Register Degree types and module combinations Breadth requirements Progression requirements Residency requirements Summer school ATTEND A FULL 40-minute SESSION! Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Did you know that King’s runs these information sessions? the School of Social Work: (what are the BSW admission requirements?) professional schools (Education, Law, etc.: how should you prepare for future graduate programs?) Attend them! Get the necessary info!

Seize the opportunity to meet these mentors! And DID YOU KNOW that you could get more information and academic input by meeting your faculty during their office hours? Seize the opportunity to meet these mentors! Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Submitting your ITR online Log in to student.uwo.ca Click on Complete my Intent to Register Submitting by March 31st will allow access to Fall/Winter 2017 courses You will NOT choose your courses now Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

What if I miss the ITR deadline (March 31st)? You will lose priority for course selection in the summer 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. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

You can’t submit an ITR online if you are 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 a situation 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 (you 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). Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Students applying for admission to the BSW Honors program cannot pick "Social Work" on their ITR. Submit an online ITR for your alternate/backup degree/module combination. If you’re admitted to the BSW program, your registration will be changed for you.  If you are in the BSW program (Year III progressing to Year IV and Extended Study students) you must complete an online ITR by March 31, 2016. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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) a second choice [of degree type/module(s)] Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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) Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

What is a module? A set of courses specified by an academic department There are FOUR 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) Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

E = Essential module(s) for degree A = Additional module(s) — optional Approved Module Combinations for Degrees E = Essential module(s) for degree A = Additional module(s) — optional Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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 Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

French Language and Lit. Minor 20 credit B.A. Year 1 credits (5.0) Module/s E.g.: World Religions Major French Language and Lit. Minor Electives Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Academic Dean’s Office Source: adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp DEGREE EXAMPLE: Honors Bachelor Degree (4 year): 20.0 courses Honors Specialization 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. Year IV III Year II Econ Option Psy Geog Option Year IV III Year II 1.0 course from Category B (Cat. A well represented in Social Science degree) Category C CAT B Course CAT C Course Math 030 Psych 1000 Geography 1021 Economics English 024E Math 028a Stats 024 Psychology 1000 Geography 1021 Economics English 024E Year I Year I 1.0 course from Category C (eg. Math 1225A/b and Math 1229A/B or Math 1228a/b and Stats 1024a/b) 2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 numbered 2000 or above Maximum of 7.0 first year courses (0001-1999) Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Reality check: are you eligible for the module you want? 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 * NOTE: There are exceptions to this. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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) Find out about graduate programs and opportunities for further study Attend departmental information sessions, Career Days Examine the options for further studies Check out “Teachers’ College,” Social Work and Law sessions; special programs at King’s like the King’s Scholar program, BSW, Catholic Studies for Teachers, and so on Note: the more modules you have, the fewer electives you will have space for. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Other degree essentials 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) Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

What are Progression Requirements? 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) Adjudication takes place in May and August Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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 Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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 Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

I’m interested in Summer School – what should I do? Go to the Summer Calendar online, and read it thoroughly. The 2017 Summer Calendar will soon be available at www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Summer School registration Activate yourself for Summer School 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! Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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! Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

Do not miss these useful resources for academic planning! UWO 2017 Calendar online; go to: http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/ Academic Dean’s Office (ADO) sessions Departmental counselling sessions Faculty members during In-Office Program Counselling Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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