1. Getting Started Everything you need to know about starting Sheridan next week

2. Getting Started Paul Toms Wendi Jollymore FAST / SAC

3. Agenda 1.Icebreaker 2.Student Resources 3.Getting Involved 4.Start of Term Information

4. Icebreaker

5. Services that Support Success Student Advisement Centre – askanadvisor@sheridaninstitute.ca askanadvisor@sheridaninstitute.ca Career Centre – Tutoring/Peer Supported Learning Groups – Career Counselling – Employment Advising

6. Services that Support Success Counselling Services Accessible Learning Services Health Services Sheridan SU Health and Dental Plan

7. Services that Support Success Library Services Athletics and Recreation Campus Security

8. 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

9. Get Involved! Clubs & Councils Volunteer - getinvolved@sheridaninstitute.ca Varsity Sports and Intramurals First Year Connections Program fyc@sheridaninstitute.ca Part-time Employment jobs.sheridaninstitute.ca

10. 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

11. Know Sheridan’s Academic Standing Policy Apply for Advanced Standing Know Important Dates – January 14 th - Last day to add a class – January 21 st - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from a program with a partial refund – April 1 st – 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)

12. Got Questions? Get Answers!