Academic Counselling

 

When to Consult With a Department Counsellor

Before seeing a Counsellor familiarize yourself with the Academic Calendar

Students should see a Department Academic Counsellor for:

  • Special Permission - to waive normal Computer Science course or program requirements
  • Letter of Permission - to have the Computer Science courses you want to take at another university evaluated prior to taking the course. Please pick up a form from your Dean's Office prior to seeing a Department Counsellor. Office of the Registrar - Letter of Permission Information can be found at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/LetterofPermission.cfm
    Note: You will still require final approval from your Faculty Academic Counsellor for the LOP
  • Transcript Evaluations of Computer Science courses completed in a prior degree. You must provide a copy (does not have to be an original copy ) of your transcript for evaluation. Course outlines for may also be required.
  • Recommendations for Advance Standing for Computer Science courses taken at another university or college. You must provide a copy (does not have to be an original copy ) of your transcript for evaluation. Course outline for may also be required. Office of the Registrar - Letter of Permission Information can be found at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/LetterofPermission.cfm
  • When you have questions relating to course/program selection/requirements

Students should see a Faculty Academic Counsellor for:

  • Special Permissions - other than those pertaining to Computer Science course or program requirements- ex. Course overload, to waive normal degree requirements, etc.
  • Letter of Permission- to take courses at another university
  • Academic Accommodations - due to illness, bereavement or other circumstances beyond your control that affect your academic performance
  • Special Examination - deferred final exams
  • Grade-Point Waiver - when required to withdrawal from the University for insufficient grade points in first or second year or for too many failures on your record you may request a grade-point waiver of the Dean of your Faculty of Registration
  • Questions relating to progression requirements, university regulations, appeal procedures, etc.
  • Graduation Problems

 

Contact Information
   - Department of Computer Science Academic Counselling

Office: Middlesex College, Room 24
Hours: Posted on Counselling Office Door
E-mail:
Telephone: (519) 661-3539
Fax: (519) 661-3515 - Attention: Department of Computer Science, Academic Counselling

 

Special Permission

Special permission is needed from the Department of Computer Science to waive normal course or program requirements. You will need to make arrangements to meet with a Department of Computer Science Academic Counsellor in order to fill out a Special Permission Form. For all other special permissions (course overloads, etc.), see your Faculty.

Special Permissions are contingent upon approval of your Dean's Office.

 

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