FAQs

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions which are designed to assist Women's Studies majors at the University of Windsor. If your question is not answered here or if you would like to submit a new question, please contact us at womenst@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 2315.

Questions

How do I know which courses to take?
What do I do if the course I want to register for is full?
How do I find out who my academic counsellor is?
What do the following acronyms/terms stand for: Anti-Requisite, GPA, SIS, DARS, VW, FASS, Aegrotat, TA, etc.?
How to I change my major?
Where can I get study help?
What is Academic Probation?
How do I become a TA?
Where do I find scholarship information?
What resources are available to me in Windsor?

Answers


1.	How do I know which courses to take?
	If you are in your first year, please see your academic counsellor. All others, fill out the degree worksheet for your program. This should tell you which courses to take, if you need additional help, see your academic counsellor. Women's Studies Degree Worksheets Social Work-Women's Studies Degree Worksheets top

2.	What do I do if the course I want to register for is full?
	Please note that we do hold a certain number of seats in each course for Women's Studies majors. Your first course of action should be to contact the Women's Studies office immediately. Starting Winter 2008, the University of Windsor has introduced SIS waiting lists. This means that you can sign yourself up and track your progress on waiting lists using SIS. If you do not have the pre-requisite or satisfy the seating restrictions, we cannot sign you onto the waiting list manually. top


3.	How do I find out who my academic counsellor is?
	For most Women's Studies majors, Dr. Anne Forrest is your academic counsellor. Dr. Forrest can assist you with developing your course schedule, reviewing your progress towards your degree, and most other academic concerns. You can make an appointment by contacting the Women's Studies office at womenst@uwindsor.ca. For Social Work and Women's Studies majors, you can receive counselling from Dr. Betty Barrett. You can contact Dr. Barrett at bbarrett@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 3084. You can view current counselling hours on the Our Faculty & Staff page. top

4.	What do the following acronyms/terms stand for: Anti-Requisite, GPA, SIS, DARS, VW, FASS, Aegrotat, TA, etc.?
	At the University of Windsor, we often use short-forms for items such as GPA (Grade Point Average) and sometimes don't explain what they stand for. The academic calendar contains a glossary of academic terms. top

5.	How do I change my major?
	To change your major (program of study), log into the Student Information System and choose 'change of program' from your homepage. Then, choose the term you want your new program to start; then complete the 'returning student application or change of program' online form. It usually takes a few days for the change to show up on your transcript/degree audit. You can contact the Registrars Office to inquire about the status of your application and once processed, we recommend that you make an appointment for academic counselling to get yourself on track for your new degree. top

6.	Where can I get study help?
	The Skills to Enhance Personal Success (S.T.E.P.S.) program is available on campus through the Educational Development Centre to provide homework help to students. You can also visit the Student Information Resource Centre for assistance. You may also be in touch with the Women's Studies Student Association who can assist you in finding a peer for study help. top

7.	What is Academic Probation?
	Academic Probation is what happens when your GPA falls below the required minimum for your degree. For all B.A. General (three-year degree) and B.A. Honours (four-year degree) programs, the cumulative and major GPA required is 5.0. For all B.S.W. degrees, including Social Work and Women's Studies, the cumulative GPA required is 5.0 and the major GPA required is 8.0. If your cumulative and major GPA required is 5.0 and you have achieved an average between 4.0 and 4.9, you will normally be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period (end of Winter term each year). Please see the current Academic Calendar for up-to-date regulations. (Choose Academic Regulations - Undergraduate Regulations, then click on "Standing Required for Graduation.") top

8.	How do I become a TA?
	Visit www.uwindsor.ca/womensstudies/ta-positions top

9.	Where do I find scholarship information
	Visit www.uwindsor.ca/womensstudies/scholarships-and-awards top

10.	What resources are available to me in Windsor?
	Visit www.uwindsor.ca/scc/community-services top