Champlain College

1
Academic Advising Information for New Students
Autumn 2007
Press your right arrow key to proceed to next
slide!
2
This presentation from your Academic Advisors is
intended to provide you with basic information
about being a Champlain College student, how your
program works and the registration process at
Champlain College.
3
Your Academic Advisors
Ann McKinnon Kevin Thornhill
4
What do academic advisors do for you?

• Schedule verification at registration
• College program information
• University information and help with applications

• Changing program
• Scholarship application
• High school visits
• Academic problems. Look out fellow students
  make terrible advisors

5
Come and see us!

• Its easy to make an appointment to see an
  academic advisor. Just come to the counter in the
  Registrars Office close to the main entrance.
• Academic Advising in the hall for quick
  questions. See The Hub (the weekly student
  newsletter) or The Hub Online in September.

6
Use the Web!

• Lots of the information you need about your
  program is available on the Champlain website.
• Your registration appointment time, course
  calendar, timetable, grades and fee information
  can all be found online.

7
To enjoy college

• Get involved.
• Learn to balance studies with activities, sports
  and clubs.
• Take advantage of college services such as
• Student Learning Centre
• English Writing Centre
• Centre de laide en langues
• Science Centre
• Your teachers office hours
• Health Services

8
Life at college things you need to know

• Youre an adult now. That means its up to you
  to attend your classes, study and get your
  assignments in on time.
• College uses a semester system. Semesters are 15
  weeks long. Youll be covering a lot of material
  in each class and going quickly. Be prepared for
  the pace. To succeed, you need to start working
  in each course from day one.

9
More things you need to know

• Youll receive a midterm assessment in late
  October. It will give you an idea of how you are
  progressing in your courses. It will warn you if
  there are problems while there is still time to
  get help.
• After the 15-week semester, you will have your
  final, permanent grades for that semester.

10
The formula for success

• Theres a formula for doing well at CEGEP. If
  you make sure you do 1 hour of study or homework
  for each hour of class or labs in your schedule,
  you should do very well.

11
Course Outlines

• In each of your courses your teacher will give
  you a Course Outline.
• This will give you essential information on the
  course you are taking. It is a contract between
  you and your teacher.
• Here is an example of a Course Outline

12
(No Transcript)
13
(No Transcript)
14
(No Transcript)
15
(No Transcript)
16
Attendance and what to do if youre absent

• If youll be missing a test, exam or lab
• OR
• If you will have missed two or more classes
• Leave a message on your teachers voice mail or
  try to reach the teacher by another method.
• Bring a detailed doctors note to show your
  teacher and to give to academic advising when you
  return.

17
What if your class is cancelled?

• There are television monitors in the college that
  will show you if your class has been cancelled.
  Be sure to look at them every day.
• You can also check the college website or check
  through your cell phone.

18
How old are you?

• By Quebec law if you are 18, you are entitled to
  your privacy.
• Nevertheless, you should keep your parents or
  legal guardians informed about your progress in
  your program.

19
Should you have a job while youre a student at
Champlain St. Lambert?

• Yes, but be careful.
• Students who work more than 12 to 15 hours per
  week generally run into serious academic
  difficulties.
• Working less than 15 hours a week gives you
  spending money, time management skills,
  worthwhile experience and a sense of
  responsibility.

20
Are you clever, busy and do you like money?

• You probably want to win scholarships while
  youre here and to go to university.
• Inform yourself early see an advisor.
• Watch The Hub for scholarship notices.
• Get involved now in activities that involve
  leadership and service to the community.
• Aim for high grades.

21
How Programs Work

• You should familiarize yourself with the College
  Calendar (on the college website) and the Student
  Timetable (found in your part of the college
  website).
• Follow the instructions at the beginning of the
  Student Timetable to prepare for registration.

22
My Program of Studies(Profile)

• You can see your profile on your website. You
  will find it under My Program of Studies. It
  will show you which courses to take for your
  first semester
• We use your Program of Studies (or profile) to
  keep track of your courses towards your DEC.
• Youll be given a copy of your profile when you
  enter registration.

23
General Outlines of the Programs

• All CEGEP programs have 2 components
• General Education courses
• Concentration courses

24
Concentration courses

• Differ according to the program you are in.
  Check your program in the Calendar which will be
  on the website or check your Program of Studies
  in your personal college website.

25
14 General Education Courses

• 4 English Courses
• 3 Humanities Courses
• 2 French Courses
• 3 Physical Education Courses
• 2 Complementary Courses

26
Required English Courses

• English 101 A Intro to Literature, B Intro
  to Lit. and Composition
• English 102 Genres (such as Science Fiction,
  Short Fiction, Modern Drama)
• English 103 Themes (such as International
  Literature, Coming of Age)
• English B Practical English related to your
  program
• Order of courses is determined by your program.
  See the Calendar or your Program of Studies.

27
English Courses at Champlain

• For Autumn 2007
• Youve been placed by a placement test.
• Most students will be in English 101 A or 101 B.
• If the placement test showed you were not ready
  for 101, you will be in English 001. It is a
  non-credit course designed to prepare you for the
  regular English 101 course. You can catch up by
  going to summer school later.

28
Humanities

• 3 required courses
• 103 Knowledge
• 102 - World Views
• Block B Ethics program oriented
• Humanities 103 is the first Humanities course you
  will be taking.

29
French

• 2 required courses
• You are placed by your high school French grades
• Level of your two courses will be the same but
  content will be different. The second French
  course will be related to your program.

30
Complementary courses

• Your chance to take courses outside your area of
  concentration
• Complementary courses are listed at the beginning
  of the Student Timetable.
• Two complementaries are required for your diploma
  (except for Liberal Arts and IB students).

31
Physical Education

• 3 courses required
• This semester, you can take 103 or 104
• You must have done both 103 and 104 to be able to
  do the last course, 105.

32
Preparing to make your schedule for Autumn 07
33
English 101 A or B or English 001

• Check to determine your placement see your
  profile.
• Find the list of English courses in your Student
  Timetable.
• Your English course may be prescheduled for you.
  If not at registration, youll be adding an
  appropriate English course.
• You will see your prescheduled courses on your
  Program of Studies on your website.

34
French

• Check your profile for your French level (which
  was determined by your high school French
  grades).
• Go to French in the Student Timetable.
• At registration, youll be adding a section that
  fits with the courses already in your schedule.

35
Concentration Courses

• Most students will be prescheduled in their
  concentration courses. Please refer to the
  beginning of the Student Timetable on your
  website.
• If you are not prescheduled, please review your
  Program of Studies on your website.

36
Before registration

• You should familiarize yourself with the College
  Calendar (on the college website) and the Student
  Timetable (found in your part of the college
  website).
• Follow the instructions at the beginning of the
  Student Timetable to prepare for registration.

37
PLEASE NOTE

• YOU WILL BE HELPED TO MAKE YOUR CHOICES AT
  REGISTRATION

38
Registration

• Takes place in A Block (follow the signs)
• Come on time but not too early.
• You will be helped individually to make your
  schedule at registration.
• Your schedule will be checked by an academic
  advisor.
• Youll be having your ID picture taken dress
  appropriately.
• Youll arrange for your locker. You can pick a
  partner since lockers are shared.

39
What to bring to registration

• Photo ID

• Lists of course choices you are interested in
  taking

40
Remember

• Check your schedule at registration. It will NOT
  change for the 15 weeks of the semester. Verify
  your course selection.
• If you get a part-time job, it must fit your
  college schedule.
• Withdrawing from courses has serious
  consequences. Be sure to consider carefully
  before doing so. Deadline is September 20, 2007.
  
• Please NOTE The College reserves the right to
  change your schedule if necessary.
• The first day of classes is August 27th.

41
Have a successful and enjoyable autumn semester.