Welcome Incoming Class of 2017!

Today’s Agenda 1.Your profile: a note on how you will be counselled today. Transfer students: we want to help you reach your goals, and your patience with the longer time it will take to do this is appreciated 2.The big picture: a note on careers and courses 3.Practical considerations: how university will be different and what you need to do to succeed 4.The particulars: technical information about your degree

1. Profile: first year student or student with Advanced Standing**? **Credit awarded for courses done at another College/University; also called ‘transfer credit’ o Transfer students o Students with advanced standing must discuss their credits with an academic counsellor o To know how Year 1 or senior level advanced standing (transfer) credits will be applied to your degree, you MUST bring your course syllabi to the Registrar’s Office at King’s o Advanced standing Year 1 credits are NOT usually straightforward equivalents of Year 1 UWO credits o First year students o Take up to 5.0 Year 1 courses

Think about your long term academic and career goals while picking programs and courses. Gather the information you need to make good decisions. Do it by Year 2 and do it often. King’s Career Services Call Gale Baker Secretary, Office of the Dean of Students at ext King’s Career Services Student Success Centre at Western will give you more tips on doing career research. Student Success Centre at The BIG picture

3. Practical Considerations Three ways university will be different: 1. More regulations: the Academic Calendar Tip: Learn about the medical accommodation policy and the Student Medical CertificateStudent Medical Certificate 2. More choices: programs and subject Tip: Attend spring program counselling in Feb 2014! 3. More responsibility: deadlines matter! Tip: Remember the add/drop deadlines! (see slide 29)

Attend your classes! Get involved. Know your limits. Manage your time effectively. Know where the resources are (or know where to find out). How to Succeed (in 3 easy steps)

You will be challenged to: Read more, read more quickly, read more deeply Apply higher level critical skills You will be evaluated in different ways: Multiple choice tests, essays, quantitative skills, writing skills What to Expect

Cycle of the school year: Feb: info sessions and ITR April: final exams May: marks; depts decide eligibility for degree requested June-July: register for Fall/Winter courses using info from February September: start classes

Some technical information you need to know about the degree structure 4. The Particulars

Your degree will consist of: – First-year courses (minimum of 5.0) – An ESSENTIAL module – Additional module/s (optional) – Electives or Options Your program requirements will depend on the degree and module combination you choose. What Courses Do I Need to Complete a Degree?

Course Codes E = full year essay course F = first term essay half course G = second term essay half course A = first term half course B = second term half course = first year level course = senior level course Designing your program: course codes and numbers matter! Examples: Economics 1021A Political Science 2230E

Program requirements: First year requirements are designed to provide you with a wide range of degree options. 5.0 courses ( ) Minimum of four subject areas represented e.g. English, Philosophy, Calculus, and Business Course Selection Guidelines

Breadth Requirements: Course Selection Guidelines 1.0 credit (or two half credits) must be selected from at least two of the three categories: A (Social Science), B (Arts and Humanities), and C (Sciences): i.e., 1.0 A and 1.0 C, or 1.0 B and 1.0 C, or 1.0 A and 1.0 C It is possible, but not recommended, to take 2 first year courses in the same subject as long as they are not anti- requisites. An essay course is strongly recommended in Year 1.

Residency Requirements: You must take a minimum of 3.0 courses at King’s If you have an Entrance Scholarship, you must take a minimum of 4.0 courses at King’s. Course Selection Guidelines If a course is offered at King’s it must be taken at King’s.

Course Number and Title: This is a full year essay course. Brief description of course content. History 1403E Totalitarianism A survey of the totalitarian phenomenon in history with emphasis on twentieth- century totalitarian systems. The course will examine the similarities and differences of Nazis, Communists, and Italian Fascists, both in theory and in practice and with respect to foreign policy as well as domestic affairs. Antirequisite(s): History 2145A/B. 3 hours, 1.0 course. (Brescia, King’s) Sample Course Descriptions Courses that overlap in content and cannot both be taken for credit. ALWAYS READ THE COURSE DESCRIPTION BEFORE CHOOSING A COURSE!

1000A/B Calculus I Review of limits and derivatives of exponential, logarithmic and rational functions. Trigonometric functions and their inverses. The derivatives of the trig functions and their inverses. L’Hospital’s rules. The definite integral. Fundamental theorem of Calculus. Simple substitution. Applications including areas of regions and volumes of solids of revolution. Antirequisite(s): Calculus 1100A/B, Applied Mathematics Prerequisite(s): One or more of Ontario Secondary School MCV4U, Mathematics 0110A/B, or the former Ontario Secondary School MCB4U. 4 lecture hours, 0.5 course. (Main, Brescia, Huron, King’s) Sample Course Descriptions Course Number and Title: This is a one semester non- essay course. Brief description of course content. A course that must be successfully completed prior to registration in the desired course. Where the course is offered

Year 1 courses are the foundation for your degree. The courses you complete in Year 1, and the grades you earn in those courses, will determine the degree and module options open to you as you enter Year 2. To enter certain programs in Year 2, you will need more than one first year course. Examples: Honors Specialization Psychology, BMOS, Economics, Finance. If you have questions about requirements, ask us during Summer Academic Orientation. Designing Your Program

Sample Course Selection #1 History 1403E Business 1220E Economics 1021A/1022B Math 1225A & Math 1229B Politics 1020E Designing Your Program May lead to… * Limited enrolment; separate application required in Year 2 History Business (IVEY) BMOS (King’s) Economics Finance Politics

Sample Course Selection #2 Sociology 1020 History 1401E Philosophy 1300E Social Work 1021A Social Work 1022B French 1910 Designing Your Program May lead to… * Limited enrolment; separate application required in Year 2 Sociology Criminology History Philosophy Social Work* French

Designing Your Program A module is a set of courses specified by an academic department There are FOUR different types of modules: –Honors Specialization (9.0 – 10.0 credits) –Specialization (9.0 credits) –Major (6.0 – 7.0 credits) –Minor (4.0 – 5.0 credits)

Minor (4.0 courses) Major (6.0 courses) Honors Specialization (9.0 courses) Specialization (9.0 courses) Source: Adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO | Modules are the building blocks of your degree

Honors Double Major Year IV Year III Year II Examples: Honors Bachelor Degrees (4 year) 20.0 courses Honors Specialization Year IV Year III Year II 1.0 course from Category C (eg. Math 1225a/b and Math 1229a/b or Math 1228a/b and Stats 1024a/b) Maximum of 7.0 first year courses ( ) Math 1225a and 1229b Psychology 1000 Geography 1100 Economics 1021A/22B English 1024E Year I Math 1228a Stats1024 Psychology 1000 Geography 1100 Economics 1021A/22B English 1024E Year I Econ Option 1.0 course from Category B (Cat. A well represented in Social Science degree) Category c Course Arts Course Science Course Arts Course Psy 2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 numbered 2000 or above Source: Adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO | Psy Geog

Check pre-requisites. Some courses are restricted to students in certain programs. Trust your instincts. Select one or two courses in subject areas you know you like and do well in. Be a little adventurous! Explore something new. Be prudent: keep at least 3 module options open after Year 1. Tips for Choosing Your 5 First Year Courses 

What happens after Year 1? Your progression requirements will depend on how far along you are in your degree, and on whether you have any transfer credits. 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; all transfer students are at level 2) What are progression requirements? *average on ALL courses 

Online Resources for Academic Planning and Success  UWO Calendar: (your resource for academic regulations and course descriptions) Calendar: King’s Academic Dean’s Office: (your resource for academic counselling at King’s)King’s Academic Dean’s Office: Program checklists (check individual academic departments) Program checklists Student Services: (personal and career counselling; academic support & learning services; services for students with disabilities; international student support) Student Centre: (your resource to manage your courses, fees, grades maintain contact info, view academic records and more)

Add/Drop Dates for 2013/14 September 17: Last day to add a full course or a first term half course. November 5: Last day to drop a first-term half course without academic penalty. November 30: Last day to drop a full course without academic penalty. January 14, 2014: Last day to add a second-term half course. March 7, 2014: Last day to drop a second-term half course without academic penalty. > See inside cover of first year calendar for details > Consult Student Financial Services for financial implications 

The Best of Both Worlds We are delighted that you have chosen to come to King’s University College at Western. If you are seeking academic accommodation for a disability and have not yet scheduled an appointment to do so, please let us know or contact Joan Aldis at

The Best of Both Worlds Welcome and best wishes for an intellectually, socially, and spiritually fulfilling year! with any further

Meet your counsellors Dr. Vidya Natarajan Academic Counsellor Brandon Csendes Admissions and Liaison Officer Natalie Mak Senior Liaison Officer Paul Wilton Admissions and Liaison Officer Dr. Jim Zucchero Academic Counsellor Betty Sanchez Academic Counsellor