2013-2014 Student Guide. - Academic Calendar - University of ...

Academic InformationAcademic InformationAcademic Appeals, UndergraduateStudentwesterncalendar.uwo.caThe University Senate has delegated toeach Dean the right to waive any academicregulation. The Deans’ rulings in academicmatters are final unless overturned ormodified on appeal to the Senate ReviewBoard Academic (SRBA). SRBA is the finalbody to which students may appeal certainrulings of Deans in academic matters, and itsdecisions are final. Contact your faculty forfurther details.Academic CalendarPhone: 519-661-2100westerncalendar.uwo.caThe Academic Calendar containsinformation about the academic requirementsof your program, course descriptions, otheracademic information, and more. Generalregulations for Arts, Science and SocialScience programs appear in the Programsand Progression sections. Regulations forother programs appear in the appropriatesections. You may access the AcademicCalendar online at the address above. The2014-15 Academic Calendar will be availableonline in February 2014.Academic CounsellingSee Program & Academic Counselling chart onpage 25.Breadth Requirements for BachelorDegreesPhone: 519-661-2100westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2013/pg81.htmlAt least 1.0 course must be chosenfrom each of the three CategoriesA, B, and C. Two of CategoriesA, B, and C are required in firstyear. Any outstanding breadthrequirement not completed infirst year must be completedprior to graduation. For thecourses offered in eachcategory, please visit thewebsite above.Breadth Requirementsfor First YearFinal Scheduleon Registrar’sWebsite (March)Phone: 519-661-2100westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2013/pg81.htmlFirst-Year ProgramStudents in first-year programsmust choose courses numbered1000-1999. The 5.0 courses mustinclude at least four different subjects withno more than 2.0 courses in one subject.Students are encouraged to take an essaycourse in first year. 1.0 course from two ofAprilFinalExamPeriodCategories A, B, and C must be included infirst year.Distance StudiesPhone: 519-661-2100registrar.uwo.ca/applying/distance_studiesDistance Studies occurs when learnersare separated from the instructor andclassmates, whether across the hall oracross the province. Today’s distancecourses may include multimedia materialsand take advantage of web-basedcommunication technologies. Western’sDistance Studies will let you pursueUniversity studies if you cannot attendregular classes. Check out the Part-TimeCalendar to see which courses offerdistance options. The website also givesa more detailed description of DistanceStudies programs, as well as information onhow to apply.GradesSee the Student Central section in this guide.Grade Appeals and Other Requestsfor ReliefOffice of the OmbudspersonPhone: 519-661-3573Email: ombuds@uwo.cawesternu.ca/ombuds/appeals/appeals.htmlwesternu.ca/ombuds/student/student.htmlThese are the procedures for appealingmarks and other decisions related toSummer ExamPeriod(June - August)Third Term: May - AugustGrades reviewedfor Fall programeligibility(May)AdjudicationSummerCourseRegistration(March - July)Fall CourseRegistrationOnline (June -August)CourseDropDeadlineSecond termhalf course:March 7SeptemberAdd/DropOnline & PaperSubmissionCentresof Information:www.registrar.uwo.cawww.westerncalendar.uwo.castudentservices.uwo.caAcademic CounsellingDepartment AdvisorsIntent toRegisterCourse DropDeadlinesFirst term halfcourse: Nov. 5Full Course:Nov. 30ProgramPlanning“What’s YourProgram”Faculty & Dept.Info SessionsProgramrequests forFall Registration(February)Second Term: January - AprilFinal Scheduleon Registrar’swebsite(November)JanuaryAdd/DropOnline & PaperSubmission(Jan. - Feb.)individual courses, for example:• requests for extensions of deadlines forthe submission of work• waiver of progression requirements• accuracy of grades on examinations orassignments• requests for make-ups or specialexams• requests to have a particular gradereweighted on compassionate grounds• appeals against the conclusion thatcheating or plagiarism took place• appeals against the sanction or penaltyfor cheating or plagiarismIf you are considering an appeal of anykind, you should read “Academic Rights andResponsibilities” and other relevant policiesand procedures in the Calendar,westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2013/pg111.html.The Handbook of Academic and ScholarshipPolicy westernu.ca/univsec is also useful.Graduate students should visit grad.uwo.ca.In addition, many programs and departmentshave program-specific rules and procedures.Be sure to ask for a copy.For more information contact the Officeof the Ombudsperson or visit westernu.ca/ombuds.GraduationFirst Term: September - DecemberSee the Graduation section in this guide.Mature StudentsPhone: 519-661-3559success.uwo.ca/mature_studentsPersonal TimetablesPhone: 519- 661-2100Personal timetables can be found on yourStudent Center at student.uwo.ca onceyou have added courses.December ExamPeriodRegistrationHelpline: 519-661-2100registrar.uwo.ca/course_enrollment/web_registration.htmlHow to access yourappointment date: You willbe emailed in June/July whenyour course registrationappointment start time isavailable for Fall/Winterstudies. For details on yourappointment start time signinto your Student Center andclick on the box on the rightentitled Enrolment Dates. You willbe able to add courses through theStudent Center beginning on yourassigned date and time until the end ofweb registration.To view your Fall/Winter Program/Module login to student.uwo.ca and viewthe “Academics Section.”26 STUDENT GUIDE 2013-2014