Getting Started Everything you need to know about starting Sheridan next week
Getting Started Paul Toms Wendi Jollymore FAST / SAC
Agenda 1.Icebreaker 2.Student Resources 3.Getting Involved 4.Start of Term Information
Icebreaker
Services that Support Success Student Advisement Centre – Career Centre – Tutoring/Peer Supported Learning Groups – Career Counselling – Employment Advising
Services that Support Success Counselling Services Accessible Learning Services Health Services Sheridan SU Health and Dental Plan
Services that Support Success Library Services Athletics and Recreation Campus Security
Services that Support Success Financial Aid – Bursaries (based on financial need) – Scholarships (based on merit) and Awards – OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) – government loans – Personal loans and student lines of credit – Part time employment income
Get Involved! Clubs & Councils Volunteer - Varsity Sports and Intramurals First Year Connections Program Part-time Employment jobs.sheridaninstitute.ca
What You Need to Do Before Starting Classes Check your Check your timetable Select a General Elective course (if required) Familiarize yourself with myStudent Centre & myOTR
Know Sheridan’s Academic Standing Policy Apply for Advanced Standing Know Important Dates – January 14 th - Last day to add a class – January 21 st - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from a program with a partial refund – April 1 st – Last day to drop a class or withdraw from a program without academic penalty Visit the Student Advisement Centre if you have questions What You Need to Do Before Starting Classes (continued)
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