King’s University College Registration Guide
2020 - 2021
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King’s Registration Guide 2020 - 2021
Web Registration tools: • • • • •
Web Registration Information Course Enrolment Information Step by Step Guide to Registration Special Topics Courses Western’s Fall/Winter Timetable
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Website (chat feature available starting July 6th): kings.uwo.ca Email: kings@uwo.ca Call back form: www.kings.uwo.ca/callback
If you require assistance with course registration, please contact Enrolment Services:
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Fee Schedules are posted on-line at the beginning of June at: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/fees-and-responsibilities/schedules Your personalized fee statements will be available on-line by mid-July at https://www.kingscollege.net/sfsPortal. Log-in using your Western username and password. Tuition Due Dates - Canadian/Permanent Resident Students - August 15, 2020 - 1st installment of tuition and residence fees (if applicable) due for Canadian/Permanent Resident non-OSAP students - January 8, 2021- 2nd installment of tuition and residence fees (if applicable) due for Canadian/Permanent Resident non-OSAP students on payment Plan B (if applicable). Tuition Due Dates - International Students - August 1, 2020 - 1st installment of tuition and residence fees (if applicable) due for International Students - November 1, 2020 - 2nd installment of tuition and residence fees (if applicable) due for International Students on payment Plan B (if applicable). Health and Dental Plan Opt-Out: A Health and Dental Plan fee is included as part of the Full Time activity fees. If a student has the same or more coverage, they can choose to opt-out on-line at http://studentbenefits.ca. The deadline to opt-out is typically mid-late September Scholarship and Bursaries: In-course award applications typically open August 1st and are due September 30th. For further information, including eligibility criteria and applications, please visit: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries OSAP Students: Students using OSAP to help pay for their fees need to complete the on-line application by June 30th and have all supporting documents submitted by July 15th. Further information and helpful hints can be found on-line at: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/financial-aid/ontario-student-assistance-program-osap Parking Passes: Parking passes are sold starting July 1, 2020 http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/parking-transportation/parking-services Student Finance Contact Info: Email: studentfinance@kings.uwo.ca Call back form: www.kings.uwo.ca/callback
Need help enrolling in courses: Contact King’s: King’s University College Western University 266 Epworth Avenue London, ON | N6A 2M3
All returning and incoming students please update your emergency contact on your Student Center. student.uwo.ca
Website (chat feature available July 6th) https://www.kings.uwo.ca/
Email: kings@uwo.ca Call back form:
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King’s Registration Guide Welcome to the 2020-2021 King’s University College Registration Guide. The information in this guide will assist you in registering for your courses for the 2020-2021 academic year and provides fee payment details. Please read this guide thoroughly.
Student Center’s “Draft My Schedule” Feature This feature allows you to build a draft version of your timetable prior to enroling in your courses. View your schedule as it would appear on a weekly basis and prepare for your course enrolment appointment time.
Release of Information Privacy Update To give a third party (parents/spouse/friends) the ability to access information or a service on your behalf, log into your Student Center using your email username and password and select the “Release of Information” link under “Personal Information”. From here you can specify the individual to whom you wish to give access and the specific access that you wish to assign to this individual. If you have previously completed an ROI for your Student Account that was not electronic, it will still be considered valid (until the date you specified it to expire). To access the electronic ROI, please visit http://student.uwo.ca
Web Registration June 6th - September 17th, 2020
Continuing King’s students who are in good academic standing can select courses during the course registration period via the Student Center. King’s students who are “On Probation” must have their course selection approved by responding to the “On Probation” email they received. Please note that first-time registrants at King’s must receive academic counselling prior to course selection/registration. If you have not already done so, please book your Summer Academic Orientation (SAO) appointment: http://kings.uwo.ca/sao
Course Formats: Online (Section 650) and Blended (Section 270):
In light of the impact of COVID 19, King’s is offering two different course formats: • Section 650 Online Non-Synchronous---no scheduled classes, self-paced • Section 270 Blended- Synchronous (scheduled classes) some or all virtual ; some Face to Face elements if possible. All classes filmed to enable access as delivered or accessed at a later time. Please note: students are not required to attend classes on campus if they do not wish.
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Full-time students (3.5-5.0 courses) must have at least 3.0 courses at King’s. Part-time students (0.5-3.0 courses) must have at least half of their courses at King’s. If a course is offered at King’s, it cannot be taken at Western or another affiliate college. A course at Western may only be chosen if it is not offered at King’s, Brescia or Huron. Students who may be unable to fulfill residency requirements because required or principal courses are not available at King’s should contact the Academic Dean’s Office. Enrolment Services will monitor course registrations during on-line and in-person registration periods to ensure that students meet residency requirements. Students may be removed, without notice, from courses in which they are ineligible to register. Potential scholarship recipients must ensure course requirements are met. For details on course registration and application information on Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries, see: http://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries
Registration Start Times:
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During the main registration period for Fall/Winter courses, course selection dates are grouped by year in the following sequence: • Year 4 Students The week of July 6th • Year 3 Students The week of July 13th • Year 2 Students The week of July 20th Note: Year 1 Students are not competing for the same courses as senior students, therefore, they may select courses at any time during the enrolment period after they have received academic counselling. To register for Fall/Winter courses, you will receive a registration start time. This registration start time is available via the Student Centre, where you will also register. An email is sent to your Western e-mail account to inform you when this information is available. Your registration start time is your earliest web registration date; you can continue registering after this point, but it is recommended you utilize your scheduled registration start time for best course selection.
*Some rules for 650- & 270-coded courses are modified from typical interpretation to adjust for COVID circumstances in fall 2020, may be extended later to winter 2021 semester.
Technical Requirements for Successful Online Learning Personal Computer
Internet Connection
Internet Browser
Software
Access to a personal desktop or laptop computer with administrator privileges is highly recommended. For optimal performance, update your computer frequently (as of May 2020: Windows 10 and macOS 10.14 Mojave or macOS 10.15 Catalina). Other devices such as a tablet or smartphone may not provide the user with enough flexibility or ability to seamlessly toggle through various programs and documents. ChromeOS devices are not recommended. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended for an optimal learning experience. It is ideal to have network speeds greater than 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up per individual on a network. You will still be able to perform what is necessary with lower speeds but you may encounter slow download speeds, poor audio/video quality or lagging. Relying on a library or a café for internet access is not recommended as there may be usage/access restrictions, poor Wi-Fi signals and dropped internet connections. start.ca and teksavvy.com both offer competitive rates without a contract that are ideal for any budget. Test your current internet speeds at www.fast.com.
Recommended internet browsers: Google Chrome Firefox Safari Keep your browsers up-to-date It is encouraged that you have more than one browser installed as not all websites work properly with all browsers.
You have free access to the following software: Microsoft Office 365 Contains a suite of programs that allow for the creation and presentation of learning materials To download, go to myoffice.uwo.ca and login with your Western email address You can use the programs directly in your web browser or select the "Install Office" button to download the Microsoft applications directly onto your computer Zoom
VLC
Audio-Visual Input/Output Devices
All students, staff and faculty at King’s have access to their own Zoom video conferencing account via their Western credentials by visiting www.westernuniversity.zoom.us Brief tutorials on how to access Zoom, how to conduct Zoom meetings and how to keep meetings secure can be found at www.kings.uwo.ca/mop. Collaborate UE is another tool similar to Zoom that is built into the OWL Learning Management System. A media playback software application that supports nearly every conceivable audio and video format. Highly recommended if students are required to make videos Download at www.videolan.org
Speakers or headphones, a microphone and webcam will be required in order to participate in live meetings or webinars. Most new laptops come with a built-in camera, microphone and speakers. Very old laptops generally just have speakers. Desktop computers with basic monitors will require these external devices that can be purchased from a variety of vendors. Headphones with an attached microphone may also be used and are likely to offer the best experience when connecting with others in video conferences. It is important to ensure compatibility between the computer and the external devices being considered before purchasing (see below for video camera and microphone recommendations).
Need to Know @ King’s 2020 myKing’s Student Portal
-View your course timetable, exam schedule, view the shuttle bus times, keep up to date with events at King’s, view menu options at the Thames Market, and more. https://student.mykings.ca/cgi-bin/mkvn/app.pl?student
The 5 Websites to Bookmark 1. Information Technology Services (ITS) - For Western email, technical support, wireless access, login, OWL, or classroom presentation needs see ITS in W047. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/academic-resources/learning-hub/its 2. OWL - This is where your Professors will post all course-related information. http://owl.uwo.ca 3. Student Center - Add/Drop/Swap your courses, view your personalized exam schedule, update your program information, view important financial information for summer and distance courses. http://student.uwo.ca 4. Student Financial Services Portal - View your fee statement, www.kingscollege.net/sfsPortal. To find contact information for individual financial counselling appointments and other financial resources including OSAP, bursaries, scholarships for King’s students; important documents such as tax receipts. www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters 5. Student Life - This webpage brings together many services offered at King’s to support you throughout your academic journey. www.kings.uwo.ca/student-life
Enrolment and Course Registration:
Enrolment Services: admission, course enrolment, transfer credits, timetabling issues, pleaes contact King’s helpline: Website (chat feature available July 6th): kings.uwo.ca Email: kings@uwo.ca Call back form: https://forms.kings.kucits.ca/Forms/ZTl6y Academic Calendar: View course descriptions and prerequisites. http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca Program Checklists: Ensure that you have met the course requirements for your degree. www.kings.uwo.ca/program-checklists Coursework, tests/exams, and evaluations: Exam Information: Find information about exam schedules, consideration for missed exams or assignments, and exam conflicts, as well as accommodation for injury or disability at: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/courses-enrolment/exams-and-tests
Academic Support Services: Cardinal Carter Library – Offers support with research, citations, and printing. You can also reserve a study room. www.kings.uwo.ca/library Academic Advising – Seek help with your course selection and eligibility for modules and degrees. www.kings.uwo.ca/drop-in/ Call back form: www.kings.uwo.ca/callback
Economics and Math Tutoring – Provides drop-in tutoring for math and economics classes. www.kings.uwo.ca/tutoring King’s Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP) –KAMP will pair you with a mentor (a senior student) who will provide guidance and support to help ensure that you have a successful university experience. www.kings.uwo.ca/kamp
Learning Skills Services – Offers individual support, videos, written information, and drop-in workshops to help with a variety of academic skills. www.kings.uwo.ca/learning-skills
The Write Place – Offers writing support in areas such as clarity, structure, cohesion and mechanics. They also offer an English conversation group and an ESL writing specialist. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/academic-resources/the-write-place
Student Life and Campus Services: Campus Ministry – Provides pastoral counselling, spiritual care, faith resources and outreach. www.kings.uwo.ca/campus-ministry
Career Services – Provides support with connecting your field of study to occupational alternatives, creating post-degree educational plans, accessing resources to develop your resume and job search strategies. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-services/career-connect
Food Services – For meal plan information, dietary needs, menus and reloading your card. https://kingsuniversitycollege.campusdish.com
Information Technology Services – For technical support, wireless access, logins, OWL, or classroom presentation needs see ITS in W047. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/academic-resources/learning-hub/its
King’s International – Provides advising, events, employment, financial and other information for international students; information on study abroad/exchange for Canadian students. www.kings.uwo.ca/international
Personal Counselling – This website provides self-help resources, information about after-hours care, and contact information to schedule an appointment with a psychotherapist. www.kings.uwo.ca/personal-counselling
Accessibility Services – For information about resources for students with medical conditions, injuries, and/or disabilities. https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-services/accessibility-services
Students’ Council – Your student representatives want to ensure that all students feel like they belong and are supported in every aspect of student life. www.kucsc.ca
Student Financial Services Portal – view your fee statement. www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters