End of Semester Stuff

Preparing to move home

-While some of this advice may seem like common sense, it is surprising how many people forget to do it!

1. Make sure to cancel your utilities/phone/internet/etc. before you move.

2. Make sure your house is clean and any damages are repaired so that your damage deposit, if you have one, can be refunded to you. Also, make sure your landlord, or whoever you rent from, has sufficient notice of when you will be leaving.

3. Remember to change your billing/forwarding address for recieving important mail, and you will also need to change this with the University incase they mail you anything. You can do this at the Registrar's Office in SU140, or phone them at 403-320-5700 .

Getting organized for your next semester

1. Get a program check - this will ensure that you are on the right track with the classes you're taking. For students entering their last year of University, it is especially important to have a program check done, to ensure all requirements are met before applying for graduation. If you don't have much time to schedule an appointment for a program check, you can always drop off your program planning guide in your advising office and they will get in touch with you when they have checked over it.

- Program planning guides are available at your department's advising office, or online at:

http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ppgs/ppg.html

2. See an advisor - You should see an advisor to get your program checked, but also if you have any other questions about what classes you should be taking, or other academic concerns.

3. Look for a job - Finding a job early, if you don't already have one, saves you
valuable time and money that would be otherwise wasted being unemployed and stressed out trying to find work.

4. Buy school supplies/books early - Get all of your supplies BEFORE the semester starts, and if you know that you are going to stay in the classes you are registered in, then buy your textbooks early. The bookstore recieves textbooks for classes approximetly two weeks before they begin, so get them early to avoid line-ups or the book you need being sold out. To see your required textbooks list, you can go to:

http://www.uleth.ca/bookstore/textfinder/index.cfm

To view a list of used/new textbooks for sale by your peers, go to:

http://www.peer-books.com

-NOTE: Add-drop runs from April 16th - September 11th, so be persistent in trying to get into your desired classes if you haven't already.

Academic Probation

-If you are on academic probation here are some tips:

1. Talk to an advisor: They can best instruct you on how to continue; how many and which particular classes to take, etc. Seeing an advisor regularly would be beneficial until you are no longer on academic probation.

2. Repeat courses to boost your GPA: If you did poorly in a class, it can be repeated ONCE, and the second attempt will count towards your GPA instead of the first. Summer classes are an especially good way to boost your GPA, as they are shorter and usually less stressful.

3. Refer to page 65 in the 2007/2008 Calendar for academic regulations concerning probation.