getting started everything you need to know about starting sheridan next week
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Getting StartedEverything you need to know about starting Sheridan next week
Getting StartedPaul Toms
Wendi JollymoreFAST / SAC
Agenda1. Icebreaker
2. Student Resources
3. Getting Involved
4. Start of Term Information
Icebreaker
Services that Support Success• Student Advisement Centre –
• Career Centre– Tutoring/Peer Supported Learning Groups– Career Counselling– Employment Advising
Services that Support Success• Counselling Services
• Accessible Learning Services
• Health Services
• Sheridan SU Health and Dental Plan
Services that Support Success
• Library Services
• Athletics and Recreation
• Campus Security
Services that Support Success
Financial Aid– Bursaries (based on financial need)– Scholarships (based on merit) and Awards– OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) –
government loans– Personal loans and student lines of credit– Part time employment income
Get Involved!• Clubs & Councils
• Volunteer - [email protected]
• Varsity Sports and Intramurals
• First Year Connections [email protected]
• Part-time Employmentjobs.sheridaninstitute.ca
What You Need to Do Before Starting Classes
• Check your email
• Check your timetable
• Select a General Elective course (if required)
• Familiarize yourself with myStudent Centre & myOTR
• Know Sheridan’s Academic Standing Policy• Apply for Advanced Standing• Know Important Dates
– January 14th - Last day to add a class– January 21st - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from a program with a partial refund– April 1st – Last day to drop a class or withdraw from a program without academic penalty
• Visit the Student Advisement Centre if you have questions
What You Need to Do Before Starting Classes (continued)
Got Questions?Get Answers!