SUMMER INFORMATION PROGRAM 2014 STUDENT SESSION

“UWIN TRIVIA GAME” UWindsor Technology Getting Started Support Services Academic Services UWindsor Miscellaneous

BONUS ACTIVITY 100

Come up with as many residence halls as possible on campus.

o Cartier (Wyandotte) o Laurier (Wyandotte) o MacDonald (Huron Church) o Alumni (Sunset past Wyandotte) o Electa (University Ave) o Clark- Upper Level Students (Sunset past Wyandotte) ANSWER

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200 What is CLEW and how do we use it?

ANSWER Collaboration and Learning Environment Windsor 1/2

ANSWER 2/2

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300 What are 3 ways you can use your UWinCARD on campus?

ANSWER Printing at Leddy Library Purchasing food on campus ID for Exams Office of the Registrar Cashiers’ Office Student Awards & Financial Aid Office Access to Residence building Access to St. Denis Centre (let’s go for a tour NOW!)St. Denis Centre (let’s go for a tour NOW!)

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What is myUWindsor and why do I need it? 400

ANSWER MyUWindsor is your pathway to search and register for courses, find scholarships and awards for which you may be eligible, apply to live in residence, change your address and access many other campus services.

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100 What are 3 differences between University and High School regarding class time?

ANSWER 1.You make your own schedule in University 2.Class time is 15 hours a week 3.Classes are 100 or more students 4.Professors do not take attendance *Dependent upon the professor

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200 BONUS ACTIVITY

You are in Dillon Hall and you parked in the parking garage. Give directions on how you would get from Dillon Hall to your car?

o If leaving from the front entrance of Dillon Hall (facing Chrysler Hall Tower), turn left and walk straight up the middle of campus until you approach Erie Hall. o Take a left and continue down Wyandotte Street o Cross the street at Sunset and Wyandotte Street where the Odette School of Business is located o Walk north and enter the parking garage ANSWER

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300 Where can I check the progress towards my degree and the courses I should take in the future?

ANSWER 1/3

ANSWER At the top, your degree audit will list your major, cumulative average, and major average Completed requirements will be marked with a green check mark. Unfulfilled requirements will remain an empty white box. 2/3

ANSWER Provided in the description of each requirement is a list of courses that you may take in order to fulfill that requirement. 3/3

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HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHEN TO PAY FOR MY TUITION? 400

ANSWER 1/2

ANSWER 2/2

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100 If I am struggling with my grades and need help with my study strategies, or I simply want to improve my study skills, can the Student Success Centre help me? How?

ANSWER YES! Through S.T.E.P.S (Skills to Enhance Personal Success ) *Purchase your membership today at the Info Fair!

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200 University can be stressful and overwhelming, what services are available for student health?

ANSWER - Campus Community Police - Don’t be that guy/Don’t be that girl, responsible drinking program - Food Services - Student Counselling Centre - Peer Support Centre - Student Health Services Health Clinic - Student Health University pharmacy - UWERT - Walksafe

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300 BONUS ACTIVITY

You are currently in the St. Denis Centre and need to get to the Leddy Library. As a group, how you would go about getting there from the St. Denis Centre?

Walk straight through the St. Denis parking lot (lot H) and continue north down Sunset Ave towards the main campus Continue walking down Sunset and cross Wyandotte Street (You will see the Odette School of Business) Continue walking down Sunset past the Education Building, until you see a blue sign for the ”Odette House”, then turn left Continue walking down this path and Leddy Library will be on your left. ANSWER

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400 What is the service that provides awareness on safe partying, alcohol responsibility, and substance abuse?

ANSWER Don’t be that guy/girl

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100 BONUS ACTIVITY

Come up with the top 3 things that people may be most nervous about starting university. Identify 1 possible solution or useful campus resource for each (3) and share with the rest of the room.

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200 What is the name of the Library and what do they offer?

ANSWER The Leddy Library

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300 What is the Writing Support Desk? Where is it located?

ANSWER Located in Leddy Library Helps students with writing assignments for free!

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400 Where is the Student Success Centre located and what do they offer?

ANSWER Main office is in the CAW and they also have offices in Dillon Hall (lower level: South and North ends of the hallway) Orientation and mentoring programs Disability services Academic and career advising Career and Employment resources Leadership and volunteer experiences Experiential learning and co-operative education Job Postings and employer events

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100 If you would like to help plan Head Start, UWindsor Welcome Week, and volunteer with various other campus activities, what group should you join?

ANSWER Students Orienting Students (SOS), Aboriginal Education Centre, Student Success Centre UWindsor Welcome Week (uwindsor.ca/windsorwelcome) International Student Centre

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200 What does the Work Study program offer to students?

ANSWER Allows you to work on-campus! Hourly wage is $ To apply, visit Students must qualify for OSAP to participate.

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300 What is the difference between the Cashiers Office, Registrars Office and Student Awards and Financial Aid?

ANSWER Cashiers Office – Where you pay your tuition! Student Awards and Financial Aid Office – OSAP, bursaries, awards! Registrars Office – Help when contesting a grade, questions about courses, and requesting transcripts.

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400 BONUS ACTIVITY

Download and open the UWindsor app and name five things that you can access.

ANSWER Courses (Times, Locations, Professors) Uwindsor News Messages (Class announcements) Exams (dates, times, grades) Finances (Account Details, Uwin Card balance)

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THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!

UWINDSOR WELCOME WEEK AUG. 31 ST TO SEPT. 6 TH TONS OF EVENTS FOR EVERYONE! BOTH STUDENTS WHO LIVE OFF AND ON CAMPUS! SUNDAY, August 31 st : Move in day for residence students Monday, September 1 st : Tailgate Party and Lancer Football Game Wednesday, September 3 rd : Program Orientation and Welcoming Celebration (ATTEND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $3000 IN THE TUITION DRAW!!) Thursday, September 4 th : First Day of Class TONS OF PRIZES AND FREEBIES!!!

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT! On Campus: UWSA Student Health Services Leave the Pack Behind Campus Recreation Athletics Off Campus: Starbucks Gilligan’s Metro Transit Windsor Sam’s Pizzeria & Cantina Windsor Crossing Plaza Klueless Cupcakes BANA Pho Red Mango Food Basics Applebee’s