November 1, 2010
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November 1, 2010 Important dates: Winter 2011 course restrictions lifting, final exam scheduleWinter 2011 course restrictions lifted on Wednesday, Nov. 3 Restrictions on some Winter 2011 courses will be lifted on Wednesday, Nov. 3. Check the online Course Registration Guide to see what courses will be available as of Nov. 3. Fall 2010 final exam schedule now available You can now access the Fall 2010 final exam schedule. To see your personalized schedule, log into your Student Centre and under the "other academic..." drop down menu, select "Exam Schedule". You can also see a list of all final exams on the Enrolment Services website. Having trouble with midterms & thinking about withdrawals?
With the fall term now almost halfway over, you may be considering withdrawing from a course. Withdrawing from a course is a legitimate course of action and often preferable to getting a D or F grade in a course. However, a withdrawal can also impact your road to graduation. Before you withdraw from a course, considering speaking to both your instructor and your program advisor. Your instructor may have advice on how you can improve your grade, and your program advisor can let you know how a withdrawal will impact your academic record. Remember that some students require permission to withdraw from courses. You can also check out some of our support services that can help you survive midterms:
Do you have a student loan? Create an account and track your loan onlineDid you know that by creating an account with your lender, you can see things like your oustanding balance, current interest rates, and more? You will also be able to update your address electronically, and receive period e-mail updates with critical information regarding repayment. All students with a Canada Student Loan are encouraged to create an online account. You will also have to create an account with your provincial lender. Visit the following websites to create your account:
Plan for your future through free career success workshopsCreate a vision, goals and an action plan for your future career and life success. Attend the interactive career success workshop series offered by the Student Success Centre. All workshops are held in the Student Success Centre, MSC 460. Module III - Creating a Strategic Plan for Career Success Module I - Self-Assessment and Career Exploration You can register for these workshops through JobLink. Click on the "Events" tab, and then "Workshops". The Student Success Centre also offers academic and personal success workshops; visit our website for more information. |
In This Issue
Important DatesWednesday, Nov. 3 Thursday, Nov. 11 Thursday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Nov. 14 Saturday, Nov. 27 Friday, Dec. 10 Monday, Dec. 13 - Wednesday, Dec. 22 Interested in studying in China?Applicants are now being accepted for the 2011/2010 Chinese Government Scholarship program for studies that will begin in September 2011. The Chinese Government is providing a variety of full and partial scholarships to Alberta students who want to participate in academic study in China. Instruction is primarily in Chinese, with a small number of programs taught in English. The deadline to apply is December 17, 2010. Meet Howard Dean, Fred Thompson and Mark Steyn as they debate the U.S. midterm electionsWednesday, Nov. 3 Hosted by the School of Public Policy. See high profile candidates for US Democratic and Republican presidential nominations Howard Dean and Fred Thompson to Calgary in a live on-campus debate regarding the U.S. midterm elections. The event will be moderated by political commentator and authore Mark Steyn. Prior to the event, there will be a host reception at 4:30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet and engage three of North America’s leading political pundits in a live on-campus debate on the future of US politics. Students can attend free by registering online. |
