2. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER Feb 1 – March 31, 2015 and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Feb 9-13; Mar 9-13; Mar 23-31, 2015 Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING

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

4. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Academic Counselling: NOTE During the Program Counselling ( Feb 9-13; Mar 9- 13; Mar 23-31, 2015) period, while the Academic Dean’s Office (ADO) is offering these group sessions, no one-on-one appointments will be booked to discuss degree issues. Ask your questions now! We will continue to book appointments for students with issues not related to Intent to Register and program planning.

5. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING The Academic Dean’s Office presentation sessions will cover How to complete your Intent to Register Degree types and module combinations Breadth requirements Progression requirements Residency requirements Summer school

6. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING is the process by which you indicate your academic plans for the 2015-16 academic year Intent to Register (ITR) equips you with vital information that will allow you to make informed program choices through ITR Program counselling

7. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING 1.Look up Intent to Register information and the schedules for ADO/Departmental information sessions on the King’s/ADO website: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses- enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/ http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses- enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/ (The web information will be updated by Feb 9 th ) During Program Counselling

8. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING 2. Attend the information sessions: the ADO: 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?) the School of Social Work: (what are the BSW admission requirements?) professional schools (Education, Law, etc.; how should you prepare for future graduate programs?)

9. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Using the information gathered during these sessions, you complete your ITR. DID YOU KNOW that you could get additional information and academic input by meeting your faculty during their posted office hours? Seize the opportunity to meet these invaluable mentors! http://www.kings.uwo.ca/kings/assets/File/currentStu dents/courses_enrollment/Office%20Hours%202014- 2015%20Book%20Type%20.pdf

10. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Submitting your ITR Submit your Intent to Register online (go to http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/general- information/how_to_guides/intent_to_register_plannin g_guide.html) http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/general- information/how_to_guides/intent_to_register_plannin g_guide.html Submitting by March 31 st will allow optimum access to Fall/Winter 2015 courses You need NOT choose your courses now

11. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING What if I miss the ITR deadline (March 31st)? Early submission of your ITR optimizes your course selection. 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.

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

13. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Students who are applying for admission to the BSW Honors program cannot indicate "Social Work" as a program choice on their ITR. They will submit an online ITR for an alternate/backup degree/module combination, and if admitted to the BSW program, their registration will be changed for them. Students currently enrolled in the BSW program (Year III progressing to Year IV and Extended Study students) must complete an online ITR by March 31, 2015.

14. 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) –first choice and second choice [of degree type/module(s)]

15. 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)

16. 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 different 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)

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

18. 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

19. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING 20 credit B.A. Year 1 credits (5.0) Module/s E.g.: English Major E.g.: Social Justice Minor Electives

20. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Major English, Minor SJPS Some degree types and module combinations Bachelor Degree (4 year): 20.0 courses Major in English Year IV Year III Year II CAT C PSY 1000 POL 1020E ENG 1020E CAT A CAT C PSY 1000 POL 1020E ENG 1020E CAT A Year I Option ENG 1.0 course from Category B (Arts and Humanities: ENG 1020E) ES1089 F/1022B SOC Just 1025/26 ENG 1.0 course from Category C (Science: EARTH SCIENCES 1089F/1022B) 2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 numbered 2000 or above SJ Option SJ Adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.aspttp://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp SOC Just 1025/26 1.0 course from Category A (Social Sciences:SOCL JUST 1025F/1026G) ES1089F/ 1022B

21. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING 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 Year III Year II Honors Bachelor Degree (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 (0001-1999) Math 030 Psych 1000 Geography 1021 EconomicsEnglish 024E Year I Math 028a Stats 024 Psychology 1000 Geography 1021 EconomicsEnglish 024E Year I Econ Option Geog Option 1.0 course from Category B (Cat. A well represented in Social Science degree) Category C CAT B Course CAT C Course CAT B Course Psy 2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 numbered 2000 or above Source: adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp

22. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Double Minor Year III Year II More degree types, and modules that fit into them: Bachelor Degree (3 year) 15.0 courses Major Year III Year II Math 030 Psychology 1000 Geography 1021 EconomicsEnglish 024E Year I Math 030 Psychology 1000 Geography 1021 EconomicsEnglish 024E Year I Econ Option 1.0 course from Category B (Category A well-represented in Social Science degree) CAT C AST1021 Cat B ENG 1020E CSI 1020 CAT B ENG 1020E Geog Hist Sci 2220 Option Gen. English Gen. English Gen. English Gen. English 1.0 course from Category C (eg. Astronomy 1021; OR History of Science 2220) Maximum of 7.0 first year courses (0001-1999) 2.0 designated essay courses, including 1.0 numbered 2000 or above Source: Adapted from Social Sciences Academic Counselling at UWO, http://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.aspttp://counselling.ssc.uwo.ca/builddegree/programplanning.asp

23. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING 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 Graduation70% 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 Reality check: are you eligible for the module you want? * NOTE: There are exceptions to this.

24. 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)Career ServicesStudent Success Centre Attend departmental information sessions Examine the options for further studies Check out “Teachers’ College” and Law sessions Note: the more modules you have, the fewer electives you will have space for.

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

26. 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

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

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

29. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING I’m interested in Summer School – what should I do? Go to the UWO Summer Calendar online, and read it thoroughly. The 2015 Summer is now available at www.westerncalendar.uwo.cawww.westerncalendar.uwo.ca

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

31. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Summer school notes residency requirements don’t apply register as early as possible; some courses fill up very quickly! course load: maximum of 3.0 courses (no more than 2.0 concurrently; 1.0 by Distance) Drop deadlines come up quite soon after Add deadlines: note financial implications!

32. 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.

33. 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 ADOhere If you still have questions, the academic counsellors will be available during Reading Week for Summer School Counselling.

34. 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!

35. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Do not miss these useful resources for academic planning! UWO 2015 Calendars. For online versions, go to http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/ http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/ Academic Dean’s Office (ADO) sessions Departmental counselling sessions Faculty members during In-Office Program Counselling

36. Academic Dean’s Office INTENT TO REGISTER and PROGRAM COUNSELLING Online resources/ links for academic planning ITR info: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses- enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses- enrolment/degree-information/intent-to-register/ ITR access: Intent to RegisterIntent to Register King’s Academic Dean’s Office websiteAcademic Dean’s Office King’s Degree Information and Degree Check 101Degree Information Degree Check 101 UWO calendar: http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/: http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/ Student Centre page: https://student.uwo.ca/https://student.uwo.ca/ Careers: King’s Career Services; Main’s Student Success CentreKing’s Career ServicesStudent Success Centre Learning skills: Academic Support at King’s; http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ at MainAcademic Support http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/