At the Student Center website, you can update your address, phone numbers, view the status of your application, view your class schedule, add/drop your classes, view your academic summary, view your special permissions, apply to graduate and view your transfer credits. On the Student Services website, you can view your past grades, view your report comments, order a transcript, view your T2202A, view your financial information, apply for OSAP and Work Study and term activate for the next session/year.

What is the student services website?

The student services website is intended to give you access to the various services available online at Western. Within this portal you will find services, application, personal information, along with connections to other services offered to help you during your time here at Western.

How do I login to the student services website?

Visit the Student Services website and login using your Student ID and PIN, which were mailed to you with your admission package.

Do I need to do anything on the student services website in first year?

You need to ensure your mailing address and all your contact information is up-to-date. You will find three key links within this website: MyPast, MyPresent and MyPossibilities. You will be able to access all your information within this website.

Registration:

What courses do I register for?

Follow this link for timetable information. You may follow one of these timetables to ensure that you are registering in the proper courses. The only course that is not included in the timetable, but you still must register for is the "first year non-technical elective."

Common First Year Courses:

ES 1021A/B Properties of Materials in Engineering

ES 1022A/B/Y Engineering Statics

ES 1036A/B Programming Fundamentals for Engineers

ES 1050 Introductory Engineering Design and Innovation Studio

AM 1411A/B Linear Algebra for Engineers

AM 1413 Applied Mathematics for Engineers I

Chem 1024A/B Chemistry for Engineers

Phys 1401A/B Physics for Engineering Students I

Phys 1402A/B Physics for Engineering Students II

1.0 Non-technical Elective

How do I register for my courses?

All courses can be added or dropped through the online registration service. Click here StepByStepRegistration.pdf for a step-by-step guide. Web registration will begin for first year students, on June 20th and is open Monday to Sunday, 6:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. (midnight). Make sure you have paid any tuition owing, otherwise you will not be allowed to register in your courses. See the next section "Student Financial Services - How do I pay my tuition?"

When can I register for my courses?

For students who are currently in first year (September 2011), registration for second year courses begins July 14th. Each student will be given an appointment time when they can start their registration. Login in to the Student Services website and follow the "My Possibilities" link to find out your earliest web registration date. This appointment time is the first time you can register for your courses and will remain open to you any time after this date and time.

The last day for web registration is August 12, 2011. Extended web registration begins August 26, 2011 to September 14, 2011. No registration will take place between August 13th and 25th. If you have missed the web registration deadlines, you can add or drop a course on a paper add/drop form, in the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097 from September 15th to 16th.

What do I do if a course is full?

This won't likely be the case for any first year engineering courses, as they are all required EXCEPT for the non-technical elective. If your choice of non-technical elective is full, you will have to select a different course from the approved list.

Where do I find the current Academic Calendar and/or Registration Handbook and Lecture Timetable?

Please follow this link for the online Timetable. The online version is always the most up-to-date and will reflect any scheduling changes. The online version of the Academic Calendar can be found here.

What courses can I take for my first year non-technical elective?

The list of approved non-technical electives can be found here. The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) requires that engineering programs include one of these courses, which address the central issues, methodologies and thought processes of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Do I have to take an essay course?

Engineering students are required to take a 1.0 first year non-technical elective and an upper year 0.5 non-technical elective, but these do not have to be essay courses. Courses with the suffix "E", "F" & "G" are courses that have an essay component.

Does it matter which of the four timetables I use?

All four timetables are essentially the same, the difference between them is when AM1411A/B (Linear Algebra) is taken. We recommend that for those students who have not taken Geometry & Discrete Math (MGA4U) select timetable #1 or #2, as AM 1411A/B is scheduled in the second term (the 'B' term), thereby giving those students more of a background during AM1413 for the course. However, all the courses in all four timetables are the same.

What average do I need to progress into second year and/or remain in the Faculty of Engineering?

Please see the following flow chart for more information (pdf)

How long can I take to complete my degree?

You must complete your Bachelor of Engineering Science (B.E.Sc.) degree within ten years of the start of your first time registration. This time limit ensures that all graduates have demonstrated sufficient knowledge of up-to-date technology, engineering concepts and professional practice.

Student Financial Services (Tuition/Fees/Scholarships):

How do I pay my tuition?

You can check your account balance when you logon to the Student Services website.

How will my scholarship be paid?

Western's admission scholarships are awarded automatically and are applied to your account. Therefore, if you have any fees owing, the amount will be automatically deducted from your balance.

How do I know if I received a scholarship?

Just check out your status on the student services website. All your information can be found in "My Present", "My Past" or "My Possibilities".

Do I need a full course load for a continuing scholarship?

If you are in first year, you will need a full course load (7.5 credits) in order to maintain a continuing scholarship. If you have advanced standing or transfer credits, you may choose not to use them in order to maintain a full course load. Alternatively, you may decide to use the transfer credits and add other courses that interest you, however, these courses will NOT be counted towards your degree/average.

I need my student loan to pay my tuition - what should I do?

Tuition is deferred to OSAP if you have submitted your completed application by June 30th. If your OSAP is not sufficient to cover the first installment of tuition, you must pay the difference by the tuition due date. A late payment fee will be charged to your account if tuition is not paid by the due date.

Arrival:

Do I need to bring a computer?

Please visit the following website for all your questions regarding our information technology group. A very useful list of frequently asked questions for first year students can be found here http://www.eng.uwo.ca/itgroup/first_year.h tm

Once classes begin:

Where do I go if I need help?

The Undergraduate Services Office should be the first place to come to if you need any type of help. We are located in the Spencer Engineering Building (SEB), 2097. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except on Tuesdays, we are open at 9:30 A.M. We are also open throughout the summer.

What do I do if I have a timetable conflict?

It is unlikely you will have a timetable conflict in first year. However, for future reference, you will have to fill out a timetable conflict form (which can be found in the document sorter outside the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097), get the form signed by both instructors and then bring it back to the Undergraduate Services Office. Please note that conflicts between two lectures will not be approved.

Web registration is closed - how do I add/drop courses?

The paper add/drop period is September 15th and 16th – this is when we will accept paper add/drop forms. To fill out a paper add/drop form, please come to the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097.

What are the deadlines to add/drop a course?

The last day to add a full course, a first-term half course and a full-year half course is September 16, 2011. The last day to drop a first-term half course is October 15, 2011. The last day to drop a full-year course is November 30, 2011. The last day to drop a second-term half course is February 15, 2012.

Where can I find a list of codes for the building names?

Please click here for the Western University building acronyms

I have a disability, how can I get accommodation?

Student Development Services has staff members who specialize in assisting students with various disabilities to adjust to the university environment. These disabilities include, but are not limited to, vision, hearing and mobility impairments, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. For more information, click here.

What do I do if I miss a lab/quiz/tutorial/lecture?

First year students must come to the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097 to fill out the proper paperwork. For more information on this policy, please click here.

Where can I find a tutor?

To find a tutor, please visit the following website.

How do I contact my professor?

Email is the best way to reach your professor. All contact information for faculty and staff members can be found in the Western Directory on the UWO website. You can also refer to the course outline - all information should be included in this document.

How do I appeal a grade in a course?

Information regarding the policy on appealing a grade can be found here.

What time do classes end?

Classes end at 20 minutes past the hour, this will allow 10 minutes for you to get to your next class.

Will I have time to get from one class to the next?

Because classes end at 20 minutes past the hour and begin on the half hour, you will have 10 minutes to get to your next class.

Prepare for exams:

What if I miss an exam because of illness?

All first year students who miss an exam for any reason, should come in to the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, as soon as possible.

If you are unwell and cannot come in to the office that day, call the Undergraduate Services Office at (519) 661-2130 and leave a clear, detailed message with your full name, student number, the course name & section number, the date & time of your exam and the name of your instructor.

As soon as you are feeling well enough, you will need to come in to the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, to fill out an Illness/Compassionate form, as well as a Request for Special Exam form. You will also need to fill out a Student Medical Certificate, a copy can be found here: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/index.cfm under Medical Documentation, along with the policy information. If you visited Student Health Services (SHS), a form will be filled out in the Undergraduate Services Office when you come to fill out the other paperwork.

I wrote an exam but was ill while writing - what do I do?

If you are feeling unwell during an exam, you are to let the instructor/proctor of that exam know. You should then seek medical help. Once you are well enough, you will need to come in to the Undergraduate Services Office to fill out the appropriate paperwork. Please see "What if I miss an exam because of illness" above.

What should I do if I get nervous during exams?

Here are a few tips from Student Development Services:

Set the alarm clock and then get a good night's sleep before the exam. Get to the exam on time - not too late but not too early. Be cautious about talking to other students about the exam material just before going into the exam, especially if this will make you more anxious. If possible, sit in a location in the exam room where you will be least distracted. As the papers are distributed, calm yourself by taking some slow deep breaths. Make sure to carefully read all instructions on the exam. As you work on the exam, focus only on the exam, not on what other students are doing or on thinking about past exams or future goals. If you start to feel very anxious in the exam, take a few minutes to calm yourself. Stretch your arms and legs and then relax them again. Do this a couple of times. Take a few slow deep breaths. Do some positive internal self-talk; say to yourself, "I will be OK, I can do this." Then direct your focus on the exam again, associate questions to their corresponding lecture and/or chapter. If the exam is more difficult than you anticipated, try to focus and just do your best. It might be enough to get you through with a reasonable grade! When the exam is over, treat yourself. If you don't have any other commitments, maybe you can take the night off. If you have to study for other exams you may have to postpone a larger break, but a brief break may be the "pick up" that you need.

What do I do if I have an exam conflict?

An exam conflict is:

3 exams in 3 consecutive periods (consecutive refers to 3 exams within 23 hours of each other, for example: 9:00 A.M., 2:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. OR 2:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M. & 9:00 A.M. OR 7:00 P.M., 9:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M.
A student scheduled to write an examination that conflicts with a holy day of that student's religion which prohibits such activity should seek accommodation under the terms of the policy on religious holidays
When 2 final exams are scheduled at the same time, or overlap for a period of time.

What to do?

If either case 1 or 2 happens, you must inform the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, (519) 661-2130, as soon as possible, to make arrangements.

In case 3, you will be contacted via Western University email. If you do not receive an email, you MUST go to Student Central, Room 1120 WSS to make arrangements.

I am arranging travel plans during the exam period and need to know when my exams will take place. Can you let me know when my exams are scheduled?

Please make sure you DO NOT book any travel arrangements or anything that will take you away from the university during December 10-21, 2011 or April 14-30, 2012. In the event of an examination cancellation (snow event or emergency fire alarm), you will be required to write later in the exam period. Please note that travel plans are not a justified reason to miss an exam in any case.

Extended First Year Program:

What is the Extended First Year Program?

The Extended First Year Program is a program in which the student reduces the number of courses being taken in second term and postpones completion of the courses that have been dropped until summer session. In addition, the student will not be adjudicated for progression into year two until summer session courses have been completed.

What is the purpose of the program?

Studies carried out over the last few years have revealed that one of the major reasons for the lack of success of first year engineering students who fail out, is difficulty in adjusting to the heavy workload and academic demands of the first year Engineering program. In many cases the necessary adjustments are not made until second term, by which time it is difficult to redress the losses that have taken place in first term. Through the Extended First Year Program, it is possible to offset the lost marks accumulated in first term and provide time to concentrate on selected courses in second term.

Who is eligible to participate in this program?

All first-time, first year students are eligible. However, the program is intended primarily for students who have attained an average mark in the range of 55 to 59 in mid-year examinations. All students with an average of less than 60% should consider participating in the program.

How does the program work?

After the December break, when we have your first term marks, we can calculate a crude average based on your final grades for your 4 half courses and your mid-term results in AM 1413 (Calculus), ES 1050 (Design) and ES 1022Y (Statics). We do not use any lab marks in this calculation. We also do not use your non-technical elective here only because everyone is doing a different course and logistically it would be impossible to get all those grades in time. However, your grade in your non-technical elective course IS included in your final year-weighted average. Students should keep in mind that the ES 1050 class carries a weight of 2.0 and will strongly influence your overall average.

It is recommended that anyone between 55% and 60%, come in to the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, and speak with Jan Shepherd McKee, Karen Murray, Martha Fediw or Nina Lowes, academic counsellors, about the program details.

If you are borderline, we recommend that you drop one of your courses in order to lighten your load so you can spend more time on the remaining courses. If you choose to drop a full year course, such as AM 1413 (Calculus), we will backdate the drop to November 30, so that a WDN shows on your transcript instead of an 'F'. This only applies, however, if you agree to participate in the EXFY Program. Then you take the course that you dropped, at UWO, in the summer. We agree not to look at your average after your final grades are received in May, but will wait until you complete the summer course(s).

So, if for example, after your April exams your YWA is 58% based on 6.5 full courses, we don't look at that average as failing the year. We wait until you complete the summer school course, say AM 1413 (Calculus), then we put that final mark into the average calculation and take the YWA over 7.5 courses. Hopefully this is enough to raise your average over 59.5%.

How do I proceed?

Check your marks on the Registrar's website in January.

Make an appointment to talk to one of the academic counsellors about your particular situation. You will have one week to decide. We realize that many of you need to discuss this with your parents, so you have until January 20, 2012, to sign up.

If you decide to participate in the program, you must sign a contract outlining the courses you will be taking in second term and summer sessions. You must agree to participate in the program so that we can track you and remember, we will not adjudicate you at the end of April.

The summer school calendars come out in February, just before Reading Week. You can pick one up in the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097. You must telephone register for the summer course in March. Courses fill quickly - it is your responsibility to register for the course as soon as possible.

How much will it cost?

It is not possible to provide a specific answer to this question. The cost of summer session courses in 2011 was $978.57 per half course and $1,957.12 per full course. International Students pay higher fees. The International Students fees in 2011 were $2,186.67 per half course and $4,373.32 per full course. The maximum number of courses to be taken by Extended First Year Program students is one course at either Intersession or Summer Evening and/or one course in Summer Day. These courses must be completed at Western University and may not be taken on a letter of permission. In addition, it is recommended that students do not undertake full time employment while registered in summer session courses. Finally, for students whose home is not in London the cost of accommodation must be borne in mind.

What first year Engineering courses are offered in the summer?

All first year Engineering courses are offered in the summer, with the exception of ES 1050, which is NOT offered in the summer. There will also be a number of non-technical electives offered in the summer.

Must I enroll in the EXFY program in order to drop courses and register in summer sessions?

No, you may withdraw from winter session or “B” term courses by the deadlines noted in the Academic Calendar and register in summer session courses, without enrolling in the Extended Year Program. However you will be adjudicated for progression on the basis of your winter session performance. Your summer marks will not be included in your average. If your performance is unsatisfactory, that is, your average mark is less than 60%; you may be denied permission to register in summer school. You can certainly take a summer school course without being on the EXFYP but the course does not count in your YWA calculations and the extension of the drop deadlines will not apply.

Important information

1. The courses must be taken at Western University. In order to participate in this program you must be able to stay in London and take the course here at Western.

2. If you drop a full course in January, agree to participate in the EXFYP and we backdate the drop so a WDN shows on your transcript, and then you decide not to participate, we will go back and put the failing grade in for the course. Therefore, if you decide against participating in the EXFYP after having agreed to do it, there could be very serious repercussions.

3. If you wish to get into one of the popular departments (e.g. Mechanical) you may forfeit your chance to get into the department by participating in the EXFYP. The first choice into a department is given to those students who get through first year cleanly (i.e. those with a full course load who have not dropped or failed any courses). Therefore, if the demand on a particular department is such that it is filled by those students who have passed all their courses during the regular school year and you don't finish all of your courses until after the summer session, then you will be placed in your 2nd or 3rd choice. Not enrolling in the program may result in your being required to withdraw from the Faculty.

When you drop a full year course and/or one of your 2nd term half courses in order to lighten the load, you may then take the course(s) in the summer. If you failed a course in 1st term and sign up for the EXFYP, you must drop a full year and/or 2nd term half course to lighten the load and then take the failed course and possibly the dropped course in the summer.

Note: If you fail a course in first term, you are not allowed to repeat that course in second term. You must wait until the summer session to take the failed course.

Every case is different, which is why we ask you to come in and speak with an academic counsellor so we can go over your specific courses.

Information regarding average calculations and the EXFYP?

The drop deadlines are:

Full year course - November 30, 2011

"B" term course - February 15, 2012

No mark is given to you for the course, but a WDN (withdrawn), goes on your transcript to show that you were registered in this course, but withdrew from it. No mark goes into your average calculation, so your average is calculated using only 6.5 credit courses instead of 7.5.

You have two averages - a Year Weighted Average (YWA), and a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA). The YWA is used to see if you progress into the next year. It is a weighted average and is calculated as follows: each course you take is weighted - either 0.5, 1.0 or 2.0 (ES 1050).

The half courses are Algebra, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Statics and Materials.

The full courses are Calculus, and normally your non-technical elective (unless you have taken Anthropology, Geography, Music, Philosophy or MIT half courses).

The 2.0 credit course is ES 1050.

Your final grade in each course is multiplied by its weight. Then the sum of these is divided by the total of the course weights, normally 7.5. If you were to drop a full course, then the sum would be divided by 6.5.

In order to progress to second year, you must obtain a YWA of greater than 59.45%. The YWA is based on only those courses you take during the fall and winter terms. Courses taken in the summer are not used in the YWA (unless you have registered for the Extended First Year Program). Normally if you take a course in the summer at Western it only affects your CWA. The CWA is the average of all the courses you take at Western for your Engineering degree and this must be 60% or greater in order to graduate.

An 'F' in any non-Engineering course such as AM 1413, Physics 1401A/B, & 1402A/B, your non-technical elective, etc., goes into your average calculation as your actual mark if it is 40-48% or as 40% if your mark is less than 40.

A failure in an Engineering course such as ES 1021A/B, ES 1022A/B/Y, or ES 1050 goes into your average calculation as the actual mark you earned. For example, if you decided to not write the final exam in Statics, which is worth 60% and you have accumulated 26% on the other 40% of the course in the mid-term and assignments, 26% would be used for the average calculation. Therefore, drop deadlines become very important to maintain at 60% YWA.

Intent to Register:

What is Intent to Register?

If you are planning on returning to Western in September 2012, you must submit an online intent to register (February to March 31, 2012) so that you will have access to the web registration system during the summer months to register for Fall/Winter courses. If you don't submit an Intent to Register, you will not have access to the web registration system.

What do I have to do?

Step 1: READ the Academic Calendar for graduation requirements, program requirements, course requisites (pre-, co- and anti-requisites), plan your program for 2012-13 and any courses to be taken in Summer 2012.

Step 2: Seek counselling from a DEPARTMENTAL COUNSELLOR, if you have questions about the program, courses or course selection process for the upcoming year.

Step 3: COMPLETE and SUBMIT your Web Intent to Register no later than March 31, 2012.

To submit your Intent to Register on-line, you must login to the Student Services website.

– Login to studentservices.uwo.ca

– Click on "My Possibilities"

– Follow the link for Intent to Register

– When you are prompted to list your program of choice, you will have to rank your preference for all 15 program choices.

What are my program choices?

There are 17 program choices that need to be ranked in order of your preference:

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering (Medicine)

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering (Medicine)

Civil & Structural Engineering (International Development)

Civil & Environmental Engineering (International Development)

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering (Medicine)

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (Medicine)

Mechatronics Engineering

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Software Engineering (Medicine)

Integrated Engineering

Integrated Engineering (Medicine)

Green Process Engineering

What happens if I don't submit my Intent to Register?

To receive the highest priority for your preference of a program, you must submit your Intent to Register form (web or appropriate paper version) on time. If you don't submit your ITR, you will not be able to use the online registration system to register for your fall/winter courses during the summer.

What if I change my mind?

You will be able to submit or revise your Intent to Register on a paper form after the Intent to Register period, however, you may not get your first choice of program as they are filled up on a first-come, first-served basis.

Do I select my courses now?

You will register for courses during the summer after the department adjudicates your eligibility for the program you requested in February.

Where can I get a summer calendar?

You can pick up a copy in the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, or view it online here.

When and where can I find the information sessions?

Please visit www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate for more information on when each program will be offering their own information sessions. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to learn about the different Engineering programs available to you. They will also offer you a chance to talk with other upper year engineering students to get their perspective on each program. Everyone is welcome!

Adjudication:

How do I find out what program I have been admitted into?

You can log in to the Student Services website to check your adjudication comments. Here you will see one of the following: "Eligible for xxx Engineering", means you have been accepted into that program. "Required to Withdraw from the Faculty of Engineering" means that you did not achieve the 60% Year Weighted Average (YWA) minimum to remain in the Faculty. Please see the following flow chart for further options.

What average do I need to graduate?

You need a cumulative average of 60% to graduate. This is the average of all your courses required for the Engineering degree combined.

Summer Courses:

When can I register for summer courses?

First you must summer activate your account. When you log onto the student services website, click on "Summer Activation". You will have to wait 72 hours, then you can start adding courses. For more information, please read the summer calendar (new calendars will be available in February 2012 in the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, or online).

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