F.A.T.S. Knows!

Two ways to save you time

#1. Who do I really need to see?
- If you have a question about academic matters, go to your Academic Office first because they make many of the academic decisions. For example, if your schedule doesn't list one of your courses, talk to your Academic Office. If you don't get it straightened out soon, you could get an ‘F' in a course you never saw.

F.A.T.S- If you have a question about a library fine, talk to the Library staff. They can clear your record.

- If you want to know about the student health plan, talk to Fanshawe Student Union, on the second floor of the Student Centre. They administer the plan and can answer all your questions.

- If you've lost your bus pass, you get that from the Student Union, too, but check with the Office of the Registrar first, in case it's been turned in.

- If you want to know about parking for next term, or your locker, go to D1018.

2. What about WebAdvisor?
So, what's all this excitement about WebAdvisor? Simply this — it can save you having to wait in lines! If you have questions when you're in WebAdvisor, click on FAQ, in the upper right corner of the screen.

“I just want to log in.”

Go to www.webadvisor.fanshawec.ca. Click on Log In and enter your username and password. If you don't remember them, follow the prompts on the screen for your username. If you reset your password, it will be sent to the email we have on record for you. Once you've logged in, click on WebAdvisor for Students.

“I just want to get my timetable.”

Look on the right side, under Academic Profile. Click on My class schedule. Use the drop down box to select the term. If you are taking CE courses, you might need to look in “07WCE” as well as “07W”.

If any of your classes don't show up, it means you aren't registered in that class. Come to the Office of the Registrar in E1012, or check with your Academic office to see what the problem is.

“I just want to make a payment on my fees.”

Look on the left side, under Financial Profile. Click on Make a payment. You'll need a valid credit card number (Visa or MasterCard) and expiry date. We'll send your receipt by email.

If you haven't paid all your fees for the term, but no balance shows, it might mean your registration is cancelled. Come to the Office of the Registrar in E1012 to see what the problem is.

“I just want to update my address.”

Look on the left side, under User Account. Click on Address change.

“I just want to see my grades from last term.”

Look on the right side, under Academic Profile. Click on View Grades. Use the drop down box to select the term.

If your grades don't appear, talk to staff in your Academic office.

“I don't need to see my grades — I get them from Fanshawe OnLine.”

Your official grades and your Academic Standing are only available through WebAdvisor, or on an official transcript that you can order from the Office of the Registrar. In WebAdvisor, go to Academic Profile. Click on View Grades. Use the drop down box to select the term.

If your grades don't appear, talk to staff in your Academic office.

“I just want a part-time course from the Continuing Education course guide.”

Look on the right side, under Registration. Click on Register and pay for Continuing Education classes. You'll need a valid credit card number and expiry date. Use the search screen to narrow your options. Once you've completed your transaction, you'll get an email acknowledgement and the course will appear on your CE schedule.

If you don't get an email acknowledgement, or, if the course doesn't appear on your CE schedule, your registration has not gone through.

Important Dates

- Last date to change your registration (apply, add or drop courses, get a fee refund): Friday, January 19

- Last date to appeal for Fall 2006, a grade, an academic decision or the paying of your fees: Wednesday, January 31

- Next installment due on the payment plan: Friday, January 26. Check your up-to-date fee balance on WebAdvisor.

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This column is a Student Success Initiative sponsored by Counselling and Student Life Services, Financial Aid and the Office of the Registrar.