F.A.T.S. Knows!

Welcome to FATS Knows! You've likely found there's a lot you need to know here at Fanshawe, and FATS is here to help you. Look to this regular column for dates, deadlines and directions so you don't wind up in difficulties. Look for FATS at the Welcome Kiosk, too. As well, check out the FATS columns on Fanshawe OnLine.

Mid-term grades and Graduation
Your mid-term grades will be available on WebAdvisor as soon as your professor enters them. S means satisfactory and U means unsatisfactory. If you have an unsatisfactory grade, see your professor as soon as possible. If you have a problem you can't fix, talk to the Counselling and Student Life Office, or the Ombuds Office.

While you're in WebAdvisor, look for your external and internal credits. If these have been granted, the course will be removed from your list of active classes. If it hasn't, talk to your professor or your academic office.

Have you looked at your account in WebAdvisor this term? If you're having trouble logging on, or if you have problems with your password, call the HelpDesk at 519.452.4430, ext 4857, or email helpdesk@fanshawec.ca

Graduating soon? Here's how to order tickets for your guests.

Did you complete a program at the end of August? If you did, the Graduation Coordinator has sent you an email, to tell you about our November 5 and 6 graduation ceremonies. If you don't get the email, check on WebAdvisor to make sure your email address is correct, and make sure your email account is set up to receive mail from @fanshawec.ca.

Order graduation tickets for your guests through Fanshawe OnLine. You don't need a ticket, and there's no charge for the use of a gown and scarf for the ceremony. We don't do mortarboards here!

Here's how you order your tickets: go to Fanshawe OnLine and click on the Graduation Tickets button on the left side of the screen. You'll see a screen showing your name, program, and date and time of your graduation. It also shows your address, email address, and phone number. Your tickets will be mailed to this address, so if it isn't correct, please let the Graduation Office know as soon as possible, or update your address through WebAdvisor. You can reach the Graduation Office at graduation@fanshawec.ca or phone 519.452.4123.

Then, select Yes or No to show if you're attending. If you choose Yes, you'll see a drop-down box appear to order tickets. You don't need one for yourself, only for your guests. Pick the number of tickets you want. Please don't order more than you want, because other graduates could use those tickets.

Next, go to the Comments box. If you or your guests need assistance at graduation, for example, if you are in a wheelchair, this is the place to tell us. Then, click Submit. You'll get an email confirming your graduation choices. If you don't get an email, your request has not gone through! If you don't get that email, please try again. If it doesn't work for you, for example, because of your browser, place your ticket order through the Graduation Office at 519.452.4123 or email graduation@fanshawec.ca.

More news about graduation next week; in the meantime, you can get graduation information from Fanshawe's website at www.fanshawec.ca/graduation.

Important Dates
Note! Fanshawe College programs each fall under one of three academic calendars — 15-week, 16-week, and 18-week semesters. Make sure you know where your program fits! If you aren't sure, talk to the helpful folks in your Academic Office.

Are you planning to apply for a different program for next September? Online college application will be available at ontariocolleges.ca starting October 6. Note: Equal consideration date is Feb 1. If you are in a prep program, be sure to check if there is a GPA requirement for admission to the career program you want at Fanshawe for 2009/10.

Fanshawe Student Assistance Bursary online application closes for Fall Term- Oct 21.

Mid-term grades will be available on WebAdvisor (15-wk, 16-wk, or 18-wk semesters) — Oct 20, Oct 30, Nov 6.

Second release of OSAP for Fall 2008 (15-wk, 16-wk, or 18-wk semesters) — Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9.

Payment plan installment due date (15-wk, 16-wk, or 18-wk semesters) — Oct 28, Oct 28, Oct 28.

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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.