You're about to leave for the summer. You'll be hanging out in the sun — or lounging in front of the TV. You'll return to Fanshawe feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, reinvented … but you won't remember how to find the 3rd floor of F Building.

Fanshawe's Welcome Kiosk to the rescue!
OK, you probably won't have forgotten your way around. But will your parents want some forms filled out? Will you remember where to get JLC tickets on campus? The date of the next Blood Donor Clinic? Stop by the Welcome Kiosk — they have this information and much more. And if they can't help, they'll find someone who can.

Here's what was happening this winter:

The first day of class, January 9, we had over 260 inquiries.

How many questions did the Welcome Kiosk staff answer in January? About 2,500.

The Kiosk staff always welcome your questions, your comments and your suggestions. When you get back, drop by the Welcome Kiosk if you need information or just want to see a friendly face. Lori and Patrick will be there, ready to answer all your questions. And don't forget to enter the “Kiosk Quiz” for weekly coffee and donut giveaways!

You can find the Welcome Kiosk at the front of the College between the Bookstore and Computer Store, and they're open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Now that you're leaving Fanshawe for the summer, you may be living in a different place. If you decide to move, get a different phone, change your email address, or acquire a new name, please let us know!

An email I check often?
We send lots of information by email. Next year, you'll want to know if you get tax credits from going to school. You'll want to know when to come to graduation, or if the Alumni Office has benefits that save you big money. If your email address is no longer good, or if you've set your junk mail filter to exclude us, you won't hear news that can benefit you.

Current phone number?
We also need a current phone number. We call you when we have urgent information that needs a quick response. If your order for graduation tickets can't be filled, we'll phone. If your phone number is out of date, you won't get the call. You might end up not getting what you need.

Updated address?
We always need an updated address. If you're returning to start a new term or a new program, we'll mail you information. If you couldn't attend graduation, we'll mail your credential. If you've changed your address and you didn't tell us, important mail won't get to you.

New name?
If you change your name while you're at Fanshawe, you must let us know by providing official government documents. Otherwise, your diploma or certificate will be in your old name, and it could make problems for your OSAP. Even if you only want to change Macdonald to MacDonald, let us know.

Important Dates
April 25 - Fee payments for the Summer 2006 term are due
April 28 - Classes end
May 5 - Marks are available on WebAdvisor
May 1 - Orientation for Summer 2006

May 8 - Classes start again
May 19 - Last date to change your Summer 2006 registration (apply to or withdraw from a program, add or drop courses, get a fee refund)
May 28 - Payment plan installment due
June 5 - Deadline for Winter 2006 term, to appeal fees, appeal a grade or other academic decision, or to submit an Application for Change of ‘F' Grade,br>
Have a great summer! Best wishes from FATS, and the team at -

Office of the Registrar
… We're working for you.

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