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Affiliated University CollegesBrescia University CollegeBrescia University CollegePhone: 519- 432-8353Email: brescia@uwo.ca; Email: www.brescia.uwo.caBrescia University College atThe University of Western Ontario1285 Western RoadLondon, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2A University Built for Women byWomenBrescia University College is located onbeautiful grounds next to The University ofWestern Ontario with which it is affiliated.Brescia students enjoy the activity and resourcesof a large University plus the sense of communitythat is found on a small campus.Brescia provides academic programming ofthe highest quality. Faculty members in all fieldsare respected scholars with an active interestin undergraduate teaching. Faculty research insuch fields as nutrition, sociology, communitydevelopment, religious studies and Englishliterature is innovative and well regarded.As Canada’s only University-level women’scollege, Brescia focuses on the needs of womenlearners. Brescia students encounter manyopportunities to develop their leadershippotential and are encouraged to play decisionmakingroles in campus organizations.Brescia students learn to think critically andto challenge accepted opinion. These analyticalskills prepare women for the challenges of futurecareers and social responsibilities.Academic DivisionsAcademic DeanDr. John Mitchelljbmitche@uwo.caTelephone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363Associate Academic Dean (Student Affairs)Dr. Leslie Janesljanes@uwo.caTelephone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363Division of Arts and Humanities• Programs in English, Modern Languages,Religious Studies and PhilosophyDivision of Food and Nutritional Sciences• Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences- Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, andFood Science and TechnologyDivision of Social Sciences• Programs in History, Management andOrganizational Studies, Political Science,Psychology and Leadership StudiesDivision of Sociology and Family Studies• Programs in Sociology, CommunityDevelopment and Family Studies,Crime and Communities, Families andCommunities, and Nutrition and FamiliesAcademic Support and AdvisingBrescia produces an Academic Guide whichcontains important information to help first yearstudents achieve academic success.ADD/DROPBrescia Registrar’s OfficeRoom 11, Mother St. James Memorial BuildingHours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pmPhone: 519-858-5151Fax: 519-858-5137Email: brescia@uwo.caBrescia Registrar’s OfficeRoom 11, Mother St. James Memorial BuildingHours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pmPhone: 519-858-5151Fax: 519-858-5137Email: brescia@uwo.caBrescia Students’ CouncilPhone: 519-432-8353 ext. 20105www.bucsc.caIf you have any questions about BUCSC elections,please contact our VP Administration, atvpadministration@bucsc.ca.Fall-Winter (Sept.-April)Academic Advising Hours:By appointmentMonday-Thursday 9:30am-11:30amDrop inMonday-Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pmCall 519-858-5151 to book an appointment.Please call ahead to ensure an advisor will beavailable to meet with you regarding:• course selection• program registration• academic accommodation• advising appointmentsFees, Scholarships andFinancial AidBusiness OfficeSt. James Building, Main FloorPhone: 519-432-8353 x28382Fax: 519-858-5116Office Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pmFood ServicesCastle CaféLocated in lower level of Ursuline Hall. Open7am-7:30pm. (A meal card can be purchased atthe Business Office so you don’t need to carrycash.)Get Ready for Intent toRegister (ITR)The Brescia Advising Team will be hostinga number of sessions to assist you with youracademic planning for September 2012.Intent to Register is the formal process ofrecording your program for next year. Allreturning students are required to submittheir ITR.64 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012
The student to facultyratio at Brescia is 14:1.Intent to Register Drop-In(Foyer Outside the Library)Advisors will be on-hand to assiststudents in completing the Intent to Registerprocess. All students may drop in to speakwith an advisor.After final grades are posted in May,students may check their “adjudicationcomments” at student.uwo.caGovernment Assistance forNon-Ontario StudentsIf you are not a resident of Ontario,information on your home province’s financialassistance program can be obtained through theCanada Student Loan Program website.Medical AccommodationNote: If you consulted Student HealthServices on-campus, use the Records Releaseform available in the Brescia Registrar’s Office.Ontario Student AssistanceProgram (OSAP)See the Fees and Financial Aid Section in this guide.Applications are available each spring from:• from the Business Office at Brescia (forpaper applications only)• online at http://osap.gov.on.caStudents are encouraged to apply early.All applications and/or applicationinformation must be submitted to the BusinessOffice at Brescia. When applying for OSAPassistance online, please remember to select theUniversity of Western Ontario as your primaryschool selection. Brescia is affiliated with theUniversity of Western Ontario, but all financialassistance for Brescia students is administered atBrescia.Students, along with their parents and spousewith applicant consent, are encouraged to reviewtheir individual situation with the FinancialAid Officer. If you feel you are in a situationthat requires special consideration, please makean appointment to see Brescia’s Financial AidOfficer in the Business Office, Room 110.DeadlinesFall/Winter Fee Deferment to OSAP deadline- All students should apply no later than June30th with all signature sheets and all outstandingpaperwork submitted no later than the thirdweek of July annually. You may defer paymentof tuition until your loan documents arereceived if you applied for OSAP by the Bresciadeadlines, and you have received confirmationfrom the Ministry that you will be receivingsufficient OSAP to cover fees due. Typically youshould receive this confirmation automaticallybefore the August fee payment date by eitherpaper or email depending on the choice ofcommunication you chose at the time ofapplication, or you may check your status onthe OSAP website.Please note that the academic year atBrescia is 34 weeks in length - two terms.A student applying for summer OSAPcompletes a separate application in earlyspring.Other BursariesSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in thisguide.ParkingSee the Parking section in this guide.Resources @ theRegistrar’s Office• Academic Calendars• Brescia Timetable• Module Sheets• Registration Handbooks• Summer Timetable• Exam Schedules• Bus SchedulesThere are three summer sessions:Intersession (early May - mid June); SummerEvening (early May - late July) and SummerDay (early July - mid August).Services @ the BresciaRegistrar’s Office• Academic Advising• Add/Drop• Paper Add/Drop will be in the Bresciaauditorium• All Brescia students must drop offcompleted paper Add/Drop formsfor signature and processing to theBrescia auditorium• Dean’s Waiver information• Getting around campus• Graduation information andinstructions on how to Apply toGraduate• Applying for a Letter of Permission totake a course at another University• Program registration• Room Bookings: except Auditoriumand Oak Room (available throughPrincipal’s Office)• UHIPShuttle Bus, King’s/Bresciawww.kings.uwo.ca/index.cfm/current-students/kingsbrescia-bus-schedulesThis bus is free to all Western students.For a current schedule of stops, please visitthe website above.Want to Get Involved?You’re not too late! There are usually severalpositions that will be re-opened in the Fall By-Elections. Visit our website for more details.Writing Centrewww.brescia.uwo.ca/campus_life/campus_services/writing_center/index.htmlSt. James Building - Room 40Brescia’s Writing Centre welcomes allstudent writers. Develop your writing skills inconversation with Brescia’s Writing Instructoror Peer Tutors. We share writing strategies,a resource library and access to on-lineinformation. Bring your ideas, doodles, drafts,or blank pages. We’ll encourage and help youto develop an effective voice in the academiccommunity.Individual Writing Instruction• Drop in or book an appointment inRoom 40 (After hours at McCannStudent Services Centre)• Plan to visit for up to 50 minutes (15minutes during peak hours)• Discover Writing style guides andreferences• Use our ESL resourcesBrescia University CollegeSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201265
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