Your guide to Fanshawe
Taking your first steps into college and finally starting the life of a post-secondary student inflicts an interesting mix of emotions that include excitement, nervousness and possible nausea. (Okay, the last one may be a bit of a stretch, but you get the idea.)
Choosing a school to spend the next several years studying at with intentions to land that dream career you've been hoping for is not an easy decision to make, and let me be the first to say, good on you for choosing Fanshawe College, and welcome.
If you haven't noticed yet, Fanshawe has kind of a big campus that takes a little bit getting used to, and for the first week or so, it's hard to know exactly what and where everything is.
Luckily, I am thoughtful enough to write up a list of services and help centres the College has to offer. Consider me your personal guide to Fanshawe's many services, without taking the time to physically guide you. I know right now you're thinking “thank you,” so you're welcome.
Office of the Registrar
Room E1012
519-452-4277
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Office of the Registrar basically deals with academic administrative issues. If you have problems with your student card, grades, transcripts, graduation, course or program changes, they should be the first people you see.
Office of the Ombuds
Room T3015
519-452-4282
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The College's ombudsperson helps resolve any complaints or conflicts students may have with the College and its faculty or staff, the Student Union or Area Campus Student Councils. If you feel you have been unfairly dealt with by any of these bodies, the ombudsperson will analyze and explain the situation, step in and if necessary mediate from a neutral and independent standpoint. Fanshawe's ombudsperson is Greg Hessian, who is available by appointment.
Student Success Services
Room A2019
519-452-4265
Student Success Service is your number-one place to get help with getting adjusted to the academic rigours of college. They offer help with math, English, physics and more, and they can also help you with effective study and learning techniques. Whether you're in your first year, your final year or somewhere in between, Student Success can help you do your best in school. There is a Student Success Advisor appointed for each of Fanshawe's schools (find your SSA at tinyurl.com/fanssas2012), so they can give program-specific guidance.
Chaplain Centre
Room D2030
519-452-4430 ext. 4352
Meeting times are located on the door The Chaplain Centre is a service that is available for anyone who wants to talk about personal issues, relationships and life issues or is in need of spiritual support. Chaplains are appointed by their faith communities and are available to help guide students and staff of different faiths on campus and connect them with others of the same beliefs.
Bookstore
Room F1002
519-452-4260
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Bookstore is where you will find textbooks and materials for course requirements, as well as school supplies such as pens, paper, binders and other essentials. To avoid long line-ups to buy your books and class materials, go after 5 p.m. during the first week of school.
Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Health Services Medical Clinic
Room SC1001
519-452-4230
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for patient intake
Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pharmacy
Room SC 1001
519-451-0025
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We're very fortunate to have a health clinic right here on campus for any boo-boo or ailment you may have picked up during the hectic school week. A service for sports-related injuries is also available. You can book an appointment or walk right in for treatment. Conveniently enough, the pharmacy is located right down the hall so you can pick up your prescriptions. If you're a full-time student, you're automatically covered under the FSU Health Plan for prescription drugs, dental and accident benefits. For more information, and for information about how to opt out, check out fsu.ca/health.
Financial Aid Office
Room E2020
519-452-4280
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Financial Aid office deals with... well... everything financial. If you need help filling out any paperwork, if you have any issues with OSAP and applying for scholarships or bursaries, these are your go-to-guys.
Counselling and Accessibility Services
Room F2010
519-452-4282
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Life is not always a smooth highway, and sometimes we have to go over speed bumps along the way. Fortunately, Counselling and Accessibility Services are available on campus to help you deal with tough times. If you have any personal issues or concerns whatsoever and need someone to talk to in a confidential and comfortable environment, the school's counsellors are more than able and willing to hear you out and help you through it. Students with any visible or non-visible disability are also accommodated and are more than welcome to receive counselling. Don't wait for things to get worse, get help as soon as possible and book an appointment.
This office also offers help for career and academic advice, peer tutoring and housing mediation, as well as hosting the First Nations Centre.
Clothing Store
Room D1042
519-452-4252
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Clothing Store is your source for getting swagged out of your mind in Fanshawe gear to turn heads on campus. They have everything from t-shirts and sweats to hats to backpacks to mugs and ties.
Computer Store
Room F1010
519-452-4234
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
When it comes to computers, no one has you covered better than the Computer Store. The store offers computers, software, supplies and other peripherals at a discounted price right on campus.
Choosing a school to spend the next several years studying at with intentions to land that dream career you've been hoping for is not an easy decision to make, and let me be the first to say, good on you for choosing Fanshawe College, and welcome.
If you haven't noticed yet, Fanshawe has kind of a big campus that takes a little bit getting used to, and for the first week or so, it's hard to know exactly what and where everything is.
Luckily, I am thoughtful enough to write up a list of services and help centres the College has to offer. Consider me your personal guide to Fanshawe's many services, without taking the time to physically guide you. I know right now you're thinking “thank you,” so you're welcome.
Office of the Registrar
Room E1012
519-452-4277
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Office of the Registrar basically deals with academic administrative issues. If you have problems with your student card, grades, transcripts, graduation, course or program changes, they should be the first people you see.
Office of the Ombuds
Room T3015
519-452-4282
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The College's ombudsperson helps resolve any complaints or conflicts students may have with the College and its faculty or staff, the Student Union or Area Campus Student Councils. If you feel you have been unfairly dealt with by any of these bodies, the ombudsperson will analyze and explain the situation, step in and if necessary mediate from a neutral and independent standpoint. Fanshawe's ombudsperson is Greg Hessian, who is available by appointment.
Student Success Services
Room A2019
519-452-4265
Student Success Service is your number-one place to get help with getting adjusted to the academic rigours of college. They offer help with math, English, physics and more, and they can also help you with effective study and learning techniques. Whether you're in your first year, your final year or somewhere in between, Student Success can help you do your best in school. There is a Student Success Advisor appointed for each of Fanshawe's schools (find your SSA at tinyurl.com/fanssas2012), so they can give program-specific guidance.
Chaplain Centre
Room D2030
519-452-4430 ext. 4352
Meeting times are located on the door The Chaplain Centre is a service that is available for anyone who wants to talk about personal issues, relationships and life issues or is in need of spiritual support. Chaplains are appointed by their faith communities and are available to help guide students and staff of different faiths on campus and connect them with others of the same beliefs.
Bookstore
Room F1002
519-452-4260
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Bookstore is where you will find textbooks and materials for course requirements, as well as school supplies such as pens, paper, binders and other essentials. To avoid long line-ups to buy your books and class materials, go after 5 p.m. during the first week of school.
Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Health Services Medical Clinic
Room SC1001
519-452-4230
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for patient intake
Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pharmacy
Room SC 1001
519-451-0025
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We're very fortunate to have a health clinic right here on campus for any boo-boo or ailment you may have picked up during the hectic school week. A service for sports-related injuries is also available. You can book an appointment or walk right in for treatment. Conveniently enough, the pharmacy is located right down the hall so you can pick up your prescriptions. If you're a full-time student, you're automatically covered under the FSU Health Plan for prescription drugs, dental and accident benefits. For more information, and for information about how to opt out, check out fsu.ca/health.
Financial Aid Office
Room E2020
519-452-4280
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Financial Aid office deals with... well... everything financial. If you need help filling out any paperwork, if you have any issues with OSAP and applying for scholarships or bursaries, these are your go-to-guys.
Counselling and Accessibility Services
Room F2010
519-452-4282
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Life is not always a smooth highway, and sometimes we have to go over speed bumps along the way. Fortunately, Counselling and Accessibility Services are available on campus to help you deal with tough times. If you have any personal issues or concerns whatsoever and need someone to talk to in a confidential and comfortable environment, the school's counsellors are more than able and willing to hear you out and help you through it. Students with any visible or non-visible disability are also accommodated and are more than welcome to receive counselling. Don't wait for things to get worse, get help as soon as possible and book an appointment.
This office also offers help for career and academic advice, peer tutoring and housing mediation, as well as hosting the First Nations Centre.
Clothing Store
Room D1042
519-452-4252
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Clothing Store is your source for getting swagged out of your mind in Fanshawe gear to turn heads on campus. They have everything from t-shirts and sweats to hats to backpacks to mugs and ties.
Computer Store
Room F1010
519-452-4234
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
When it comes to computers, no one has you covered better than the Computer Store. The store offers computers, software, supplies and other peripherals at a discounted price right on campus.
