ORIENTATION 2014
FIRST-YEAR RESOURCE GUIDE
DISCOVER • ACHIEVE • BELONG
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Resource Guide The University Of Winnipeg
2014–2015
IMPORTANT DATES FALL TERM 2014 September 3 Lectures begin and 2014 Fall and Fall/Winter Term fees due 16 Last day to add/drop a course and receive a full tuition refund October 13 Thanksgiving—UWinnipeg is closed 23 Last day to drop a Fall Term course without academic penalty November 11 Remembrance Day—UWinnipeg is closed 21 Last day to drop a Fall/Winter Term course and receive a 50% tuition refund 25 Last day of regularly scheduled classes 26 Make-up day for classes missed on Thanksgiving Monday 27 Make-up day for classes missed on Remembrance Day December 2–15 Fall Term exam period 24 Winter Break—UWinnipeg is closed to January 2, 2015
WINTER TERM 2015 January 5 6 19 21 31 February 15–21 16 March 3 April 3 6 7 10–23
UWinnipeg re-opens Lectures begin and 2015 Winter Term fees due Last day to add/drop a Winter Term course and receive a full tuition refund Last day to drop a Fall/Winter Term course without academic penalty General Bursary application deadline Reading Week—no classes Louis Riel Day—UWinnipeg is closed Last day to drop a Winter Term course without academic penalty Good Friday—UWinnipeg is closed Last day of regularly scheduled classes Make-up day for classes missed on Good Friday Fall/Winter and Winter Term exam period
SPRING TERM 2015 May 4 18 June
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Spring Term begins and 2015 Spring fees due. Refer to your Syllabus for withdrawal dates and exam dates and times. Victoria Day—UWinnipeg is closed Check WebAdvisor for your registration date and time for Fall/Winter Term 2015/16
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ORIENTATION SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE—August 25 – 28, 2014 To better accommodate first-year students and parents, all participants will be divided into a Red Team ( ), Blue Team ( ), Green Team ( ) and Yellow Team ( ). TIME
ACTIVITY
8:30-9:30
Continental Breakfast with UWSA presentation at 9:00am (Riddell Hall)
9:30-10:00
Welcome Rally (Riddell Hall)
10:00-10:15
TRANSITION TO YOUR NEXT ACTIVITY
10:15-11:00
Student Presentation
Parent/Family Presentation
Students
Parents/Family
(Eckhardt-Grammaté Hall)
(Convocation Hall)
TRANSITION TO YOUR NEXT ACTIVITY
11:00-11:15 11:15-12:00
12:00-2:00
Main Campus Tour
Student Presentation
Parent/Family Presentation
Students
Parents/Family
(Eckhardt-Grammaté Hall)
(Convocation Hall)
Main Campus Tour
Attend the Free UWSA Barbeque in the Quad or grab some lunch at one of our campus food providers: Pangea’s Kitchen, Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub, and Stella’s Café & Bakery!
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (12:30–3:00) • • • • •
Attend the UWSA Student Group Fair in the Quad (just outside the Riddell Atrium) Visit the Sponsor and Information Area in Riddell Atrium for give-aways and prizes Attend a drop-in Academic Advising session Complete your new student “To Do” List Take a tour (see below for tour times)
TOUR SCHEDULE All tours leave from the Welcome Table located in the Riddell Atrium TIME
TOUR
12:30
Richardson College for the Environment & Science Complex
Buhler Centre
1:00
Asper Centre for Theatre & Film
Main Campus
Additional Tours available upon request until 3:00 pm at the Welcome Table in Riddell Atrium.
THE THINGS TO DO CHECKLIST
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Attend Orientation
Order/pick up your books
Pay your tuition fees
Find out where your classes are
Go on a campus tour
Get your student ID card
Activate your fitness centre membership
Get a locker
Attend the UWSA Student Group Fair
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SERVICES & SUPPORTS As a student at The University of Winnipeg, you have access to all these free services and supports: ABORIGINAL STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE The Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) offers a safe, educational and culturally sensitive environment for all Aboriginal students (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) as they pursue their academic studies at The University of Winnipeg. Office 2L01A (2nd floor, Lockhart Hall) Phone 204.786.9983 Email r.white@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-aboriginal
ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Advising provides information about degree and university requirements, assists with course selection and the registration process, and supports students with problem solving, academic appeals and referrals to additional services as needed. Office 1C16 (1st floor, Centennial Hall) Phone 204.786.9257 Email advising@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/academic-advising
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Accessibility Services assists students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health challenges. The disability may be either temporary or a recurring medical condition. Call to arrange services and provide medical documentation regarding disability. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, see page 7. Office 1A08 (1st floor, Ashdown Hall) Phone 204.786.9771 Email accessibility@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/accessibility
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ADULT LEARNER SERVICES/RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) Adult Learner Services/RPL assists with the application process and planning a program of study, as well as analysis of previous education to determine if students can obtain credit for prior learning. Office 1C16 (1st floor, Centennial Hall) Phone 204.786.9257 Email adultlearners@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/adult-learner-services
AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID Financial assistance administered by the Awards & Financial Aid Office supports the access and excellence mandate of The University of Winnipeg through a comprehensive program of scholarships, awards, prizes and bursaries. Check the website for application process and deadlines. Office 1C22 (1st floor, Centennial Hall) Phone 204.779.8946 Email awards@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/awards
BILL WEDLAKE FITNESS CENTRE Facilities and services such as gym, fitness classes, personal training, recreation, intramurals, massage and athletic therapy are offered (some services have additional fees). Registered students can use the Fitness Centre free of charge. It is necessary to activate your membership – see the webpage. Office 1st floor, Duckworth Centre (400 Spence Street) Phone 204.786.9349 Email duckworth@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/wesmen-members
CAREER SERVICES Career Service offers an array of services for students attending The University of Winnipeg including career planning, job search strategies, feedback on resumés and cover letters as well as interview skills preparation. Office 1B14 (1st floor, Bryce Hall) Phone 204.786.9863 Email careers@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/career-services 6
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COUNSELLING SERVICES Individual, couple, and family counselling is offered for students. Services are free of charge and confidential. Office 1A09B (1st floor, Ashdown Hall) Phone 204.988.7611 Web uwinnipeg.ca/counselling-services
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICES Students who are Deaf or hard of hearing have access to ASL-English Interpreting or Transcribing (computerized note-taking) services for classroom lectures, labs, course-related activities, student/professor meetings, and University sponsored activities. Call to arrange services and provide medical documentation regarding hearing loss. Office 1A03 (1st floor, Ashdown Hall) Phone/Text 204.786.9704 or 204.228.0187 Email t.rogowski@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/accessibility
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS During an emergency on campus such as a power outage, blizzard, campus closure, fire or threat of any kind, we will post instructions on what you need to know using Twitter and our website. We urge all student to follow us on Twitter, @UWinnipeg, and check uwinnipeg.ca.
DIVERSITY FOOD SERVICES Diversity Food Services is our campus food service provider. They operate the restaurants and cafeterias on campus and their priority is to provide excellent food services to the students and staff of The University of Winnipeg and the surrounding community through a dynamic social enterprise. Their goals and objectives include offering wholesome, fairly priced, ethnically diverse food options; creating an attractive menu; and providing excellent customer service that enhances the rapport with students through responsiveness to needs and requests.
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THE GLOBAL WELCOME CENTRE (GWC) The GWC offers programs and services to help newcomers to Canada (permanent residents) succeed in post-secondary education. The centre has a computer lounge and provides academic planning assistance, tutoring and mentoring, and computer and typing programs. Office 511 Ellice Ave Phone/Text 204.258.2946 Email globalwelcomecentre@uwinnipeg.ca Web globalwelcomecentre.uwinnipeg.ca
GRADUATE STUDIES The Graduate Studies office provides assistance with general inquiries and connects interested students with contact people for all graduate level programs (master’s degrees). Each program has its own set of specific requirements and application processes. Office Phone Email Web
1st floor, Buhler Centre 204.786.9797 ja.reyesbain@uwinnipeg.ca uwinnipeg.ca/grad-studies
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES International Student Services provides a wide range of services and supports for International Students. These include: orientation to UWinnipeg, Winnipeg and Canada, health insurance support, the Mentor Program for first-year students, and the International Student Centre. Fun activities are planned for International students such as pumpkin carving and pot luck lunches. Office 1S08 (1st floor, Sparling Hall) Phone 204.786.9469 Email iss@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/iss
KLINIC ON CAMPUS Klinic provides free and confidential health services including medical appointments and examinations, health information and referrals, flu vaccinations, dietician services, birth control information, and unplanned pregnancy counselling. Drop-ins are welcome. Office 1S02 (1st floor, Sparling Hall) Phone 204.786.9496 Email klinic@klinic.mb.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-klinic or klinic.mb.ca 8
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LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES The Library offers a wide variety of academic resources, both online and in print. Experienced librarians provide assistance in using Library resources for research. Printing, photocopying and scanning are available. Office 4th floor, Centennial Hall Web library.uwinnipeg.ca
MENTOR PROGRAM The Mentor Program connects first-year University students with experienced students who help with learning about and adapting to university life. The Mentor Program is available to Canadian and International students. Office 1S08 (1st floor, Sparling Hall) Phone 204.786.9469 Email iss@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/mentor
SECURITY SERVICES Security Services provides a safe, secure learning, living and working environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. It offers the SafeWalk and SafeRide programs during the Fall and Winter terms to escort students to their bus stop, car or home within a one-block radius of The University of Winnipeg. Contact Security Services to request a SafeWalk or SafeRide. Office 1st floor, Centennial Hall (near Portage Avenue entrance) Phone 204.786.9272 or 204.786.6666 (emergency) Email security@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/security-index
STUDENT CENTRAL Student Central is a convenient hub for many services including fee payment, Student ID cards, locker rental, WebAdvisor assistance, and requests for enrolment confirmation, major declarations, transcripts‌and more! Office 1st floor, Centennial Hall (near the Ellice Avenue entrance to campus) Phone 204.779.UWIN (8946) or 1.800.956.1824 (toll-free) Email studentcentral@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/student-central
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STUDENT INTAKE & WELLNESS This service provides intake, assessment, triage and referral services for students who may be in distress or who are uncertain about where to seek help. There is also collaboration with others on campus to work toward positive mental health, wellness and resiliency of the campus community. Appointments may be scheduled and walk-ins available. Office 1A02 (1st floor, Ashdown Hall) Phone 204.988.7611 Email j.hodgson@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/student-wellness
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS The International Admissions Office at the University administers various exchange programs, which offer students the opportunity to study at another university while retaining University of Winnipeg student status. You may also study abroad as a visiting student. Office 1A09 (1st floor, Ashdown Hall) Phone 204.258.2949 Email je.michaluk@uwinnipeg.ca Web uwinnipeg.ca/index/intl-student-exchange
STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS Study Skills workshops provide advice and tips on essential study skills, such as note-taking, time management and reading strategies. Eight sessions will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays from September 8 to October 6, 12:30-1:30. No registration required. Further details including the locations will be noted on the webpage. Web
uwinnipeg.ca/academic-advising
TUTORING CENTRE The Tutoring Centre offers one-on-one and small group assistance with writing and first-year math, statistics and science courses. Please call for an appointment. Office Rooms 3G10 & 3G11 (3rd floor, Graham Hall) Phone 204.786.9129 Email cawtutor@uwinnipeg.ca or rhettutor@uwinnipeg.ca Web tutoringcentre.uwinnipeg.ca
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If you are not sure where to find student-related information on the University’s website, go to uwinnipeg.ca and in the black banner at the top, click on “Student” for a comprehensive listing of resources for students. For a list of all Student Services, visit uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-studentsvcs
UWSA The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) democratically unites the students of The University of Winnipeg in order to advance student interests. Their efforts include promoting the exchange of ideas and information among students, and within the greater University community. In aid of this, they support and encourage the development of student groups and societies on campus and advocate for students in many arenas. They are always looking for input from students. To contact the UWSA, drop by their office, send them an email or check out their website, theuwsa.ca.
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TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS •
UW-Wireless Network—Log in to WebAdvisor to access the encryption key (password). It’s under “My User Account.” Instructions on how to set up wireless internet can be found here: uwinnipeg.ca/index/uw-wireless
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Printing & Photocopying—Check your Webmail account for an email from the University with your printing username and password. Printers and copiers, as well as pay stations, are available in the Library and at the Uplink Computer Common (4th floor, Centennial Hall).
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Computers on campus—In order to be able to log in to any of the student computers on campus, you need to first activate or “claim” your University labs account. Detailed instructions on the activation process are at:
techsolutions.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/claim-id-process You will need your Student ID and WebAdvisor password. Computers are located in the Library and Uplink Computer Common. •
Nexus is the University’s learning management system. Go to nexus.uwinnipeg.ca and log on with your WebAdvisor User ID and password to access your course materials online. (Not all courses are hosted on nexus, so check with your instructors.)
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On the move? Keep us up-to-date! Use WebAdvisor to make any changes to your permanent address, phone numbers or email address. Log in to WebAdvisor, select Current Students, and then under Academic Profile, select Address Change.
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If you’ve forgotten your WebAdvisor User ID or password, go to ‘Log in’ at the top of WebAdvisor and follow the prompts. You’ll need to enter your seven-digit student number.
For assistance, please visit or contact Student Central: Office 1st floor, Centennial Hall (near Ellice Avenue entrance) Phone 204.779.8946, 1.800.956.1824 (toll-free) Email studentcentral@uwinnipeg.ca
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STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR 1. Plan your time wisely and cultivate good study skills by attending the Study Smart Workshops in September and October. 2. Know The University of Winnipeg dates and deadlines including the last dates to drop courses and obtain refunds. Set reminders in your calendar for your assignments and exams. 3. Become engaged with your lecture material by getting involved in class discussions and joining or creating a study group. Prepare for each class by reviewing your previous lecture notes and by reading ahead in your textbook. 4. Talk to your Professors. They are real people who are interested in your learning and want to help you. 5. Prepare for exams by studying over several weeks instead of cramming. 6. If you are struggling or start to fall behind, speak with your Professor or an Academic Advisor right away. The terms go by very quickly and taking action as soon as possible helps to solve issues before they get too large. 7. Create a balance between academics and your personal life. Join a club or group and check out the University cultural and artistic life. Attend the Volunteer Fair in September to find an organization you may want to be involved in. 8. Check out The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA). 9. Make connections with your peers. All new students want to meet other students. 10. Take care of your physical and mental health. You need to be healthy and energized to be productive and successful in your studies. 11. Build and maintain a support system. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to ask for help. See the list of services which can assist you in this Resource Guide. 12. If you have a question, ask it! There is a lot to know about how things work at The University of Winnipeg and we are here to help you navigate your education and make it the best experience possible!
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CAMPUS MAP STUDENT CENTRAL SECURITY ESCALATORS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAPID TRANSIT
STUDENT SERVICES 204.779.UWIN (8946) welcome@uwinnipeg.ca
BLUELIGHT PHONES (Direct link to security)
A ASHDOWN HALL Student Services Ashdown Hub Accessibility Services Admissions Career Services Counselling Services Student Recruitment & Institutional Relations AN
ANX Balmoral Rapid Transit Hub Brandon University Psychiatric Nursing English Language Program Offices Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub Powerland Computer Store Starbucks The Bookstore University College of the North (UCN) Bachelor of Midwifery AX AXWORTHY
COMMUNITY STAGE B BRYCE HALL
Carl Ridd Sanctuary H. Sanford Riley Centre for Canadian History Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Oral History Centre
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BUHLER CENTRE Faculty of Business & Economics Graduate Studies Professional, Applied & Continuing Education (PACE) Stella’s Café & Bakery
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Centre for Distributed & Distance Learning (CDDL) Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts & Cultures (CRYTC) Centre for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall Faculty of Arts Gallery 1C03 Library Security Office / Information / Lost & Found The Malecón UWSA Info Booth
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Student Services Centennial Hub Student Central 204.779.UWIN Academic Advising Adult Learner Services Awards & Financial Aid
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Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre Duckworth Café & Eatery Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology & Applied Health DY UWSA DAYCARE E
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Faculty of Education Institute for Women’s & Gender Studies Tutoring Centre
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Global College United Centre for Theological Studies
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RIDDELL HALL Pangea’s Kitchen University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) Bulman Student Centre Health Plan Desk Petrified Sole Used Bookstore
RC RICHARDSON COLLEGE
FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE COMPLEX CISCO Innovation Centre CN Indigenous Resource Centre Elements—The Restaurant Faculty of Science Institute of Urban Studies Sustainability Office
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SUSTAINABILITY AT UWINNIPEG The UWinnipeg Sustainability Initiative is a collaborative effort among students, faculty, and staff that aims to make The University of Winnipeg more environmentally and socially responsible in its physical operations, its governance, and its academic life. The University of Winnipeg aims to become a campus that acts upon its local and global responsibilities to protect and enhance the health and well being of humans and ecosystems. This means actively engaging the knowledge of the university community to address the ecological and social challenges that we face now and in the future.