ADVISING GUIDE 2015/16. Bachelor of Science Computer Science (University Transfer)

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1 ADVISING GUIDE 2015/16 Bachelor of Science Computer Science (University Transfer)

2 Congratulations and Welcome to MRU! Welcome to Mount Royal University! We are here to help you begin your transition to becoming a Mount Royal Student. Within this document you will find advising and registration information that will help guide you through course selection and class registration.

3 YOU RE ACCEPTED, NOW WHAT? Step 1: Review your Offer of Admission letter and follow all directions To maintain acceptance in your program, you must meet your conditions and final/official transcripts need to be received at Mount Royal by Aug. 1, Step 2: Pay your registration deposit To reserve your spot at Mount Royal you need to accept your Offer of Admission and pay your nonrefundable Registration Deposit of $200. Visit mtroyal.ca, select Apply then Accept Offer/Pay Deposit. Step 3: Activate your MyMRU account MyMRU is your online registration, fee payment system and one-stop information site for all things Mount Royal. Visit MyMRU.ca. See directions on how to activate your account below. Step 4: Start using your MRU We will communicate important information to you through your MRU account. Check your regularly. Step 5: Be advised and register for classes Your program-specific advising information is available in this guide. Here you will find details on how to get advising information and register for courses. Course registration begins Apr. 13, If you have already taken post-secondary or AP/IB courses, we will automatically access your transfer equivalences after we have received your final/official transcripts. Once assessed, you will be able to view how the transfer equivalencies satisfy requirements for your program. Step 6: Pay Fees Tuition and fees are due Aug. 12, For more information on how to pay your fees visit mtroyal.ca/moneymatters. Step 7: Attend New Student Orientation We ll be keeping you up to date with important information on New Student Orientation (NSO), Sept. 8 & 9, 2015, to help make your move to Mount Royal a smooth one. ACTIVATE YOUR MYMRU ACCOUNT»»»» Visit MyMRU.ca Select Activate Your Account Read and accept the Acceptable Use Policy terms Complete the details using your name, date of birth and Mount Royal Student ID number found on your Offer of Admission letter To activate your student gmail@mtroyal.ca account, select the link in the top right hand corner of MyMRU. If you get stuck, check out the Activating your MyMRU Account tutorial found at mtroyal.ca/ beadvised/tutorials. For further assistance, please call the Mount Royal Technology Help Desk at

4 COURSE REGISTRATION GUIDE It is your responsibility to register in your courses and ensure that the courses you select meet the program and graduation requirements. Your first-year course requirements are outlined in this document. Use the online Course Listings or the Academic Calendar to explore possible courses of interest and to check that you meet prerequisites. Then use the registration system to find out when courses are offered and to create your schedule. REGISTER ONLINE 1. Log into MyMRU.ca 2. Select Student Resources tab 3. Select Registration under My Account 4. Register using the Look Up classes link 5. Select Term and choose the appropriate term (e.g. Fall 2015 credit) REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE Further information about registering for credit courses, waitlisting for a course, cancelling your registration, troubleshooting error messages and frequently asked questions is available online or consult the current Academic Calendar. For assistance in registering for courses contact Credit Registration: or toll-free (8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.). creditregistration@mtroyal.ca TRANSFER EQUIVALENCIES To be considered for transfer equivalency, each course must have been completed at a recognized accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum passing grade. Regardless of when a course was completed, normally it will still be considered for a transfer equivalency. However, limitations do exist for time-sensitive courses, e.g. Computer Science, Midwifery, Nursing, and Science. If the transfer equivalency assigned by Mount Royal is unspecified and you think it might transfer as a direct equivalent, you need to provide the detailed course outline for assessment. You can find more information online including timelines for transfer equivalency assessments and how to view your transfer equivalencies. If you miss the time line, as specified for any given semester, the transfer equivalency may not be established in time for course registration. This may affect whether a course prerequisite has been met. COURSE PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites are listed in the course description section of the Academic Calendar and in the online Courses Listings. It is your responsibility to ensure you have met the prerequisites for your registered courses. Failing to meet course prerequisites will result in automatic de-registration.

5 Bachelor of Science Computer Science (University Transfer) The Bachelor of Science Computer Science (University Transfer) program is designed so you will complete your first two years at Mount Royal University and then transfer to the University of Calgary to complete your Computer Science degree. During your time here, you will complete eight COMP courses (two in the first year and six in the second year), several required MATH and PHIL courses and some option courses. You may complete up to 20 out of 40 courses before transferring. In order to complete 20 courses in two years, you would need to take 10 courses per academic year (five courses per semester). If you decide to take fewer than five courses per semester your priority should be required first-year courses so you are eligible to take the required second year courses the following year. You can register only in classes for the fall semester at this time. The schedule of classes for the winter semester will be available beginning of October, and you can register for your second semester towards the end of October. Your advisor will host another advising session in October to help you plan your Winter registration. The following sections contain information you will need before registering for Fall 2015 classes. You are also required to attend an advising session (see the Advising Holds section in this guide). If you still have questions after reading this document, consult with your academic advisor. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Gain the tools you need to get started on your path towards a successful experience at Mount Royal University. At New Student Orientation (NSO), you will receive helpful tips on becoming a successful student, meet students and faculty members, learn about support services and familiarize yourself with the campus through a guided tour. This is the best way to get your university career off to a great start and learn how to take full advantage of your Mount Royal experience. Be sure to register for Orientation when you register for your courses. FIRST-YEAR COURSES It is important that you take each required course as indicated in order to have the correct prerequisites for each subsequent semester. Many of these courses are only offered in the semester specified. When multiple sections of the same course are offered in a semester, choose a section that is restricted to Computer Science students. This will help ensure that you are in the same MATH and PHIL classes as your Computer Science colleagues. SECOND-YEAR STANDING If you have already completed your first-year courses and hope to enroll directly in second year courses, you must contact your advisor to seek further advising as soon as possible. PURCHASING COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE No special hardware or software purchases are required. Computing labs are provided for the completion of all Computer Science course work and the necessary software is provided on the lab PCs. Students are welcome to bring their own devices to campus, but this is not mandatory.

6 ADVISING HOLDS An advising hold is placed on the registration of each newly admitted Computer Science student. You will be unable to register until you have attended one of the mandatory advising sessions held at MRU, tentatively scheduled for: Date Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Thursday, June 11, 2015 Time 6-7 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location B202 B202 B217 B217 You must register for a session by calling Indicate that you are a new CS-UT student and wish to attend one of the advising sessions. For up-to-date information, please visit the Science and Technology advising page. If you cannot attend a session, please contact your advisor to request an advising package by or to arrange an appointment. WHO IS MY ACADEMIC ADVISOR? Your Computer Science advisor is Paul Pospisil. He is here to support you with your start in the program and throughout your time at Mount Royal. If you have any questions about program details and course selection, please contact him at or ppospisil@mtroyal.ca.

7 FIRST-YEAR COURSES All core courses must be taken in the sequence shown. Your core courses are your priority. Always register for these courses first and then build the rest of your schedule around them. Year One, Semester 1 [Fall], Sept. Dec. COMP 1631 Introduction to Computer Science I MATH 1203 Linear Algebra for Scientists and Engineers MATH 1200 Calculus for Scientists I Option* (recommended PHIL 1175) Option* Year One, Semester 2 [Winter], Jan. Apr. COMP 1633 Introduction to Computer Science II MATH 1271 Discrete Mathematics PHIL 1179 Introduction to Symbolic Logic Option* (recommended ENGL 2263) Option* * SELECTING OPTIONS: Be sure to choose courses which transfer to the University of Calgary for credit. To help determine this, you can search the Alberta Transfer Guide online. This will be covered in your advising session.

8 MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW Apply for residence mtroyal.ca/residence NOW Apply for scholarships & bursaries mtroyal.ca/moneymatters Apr. 13, 2015 Course registration begins for new students Aug. 1, 2015 Final/official transcripts due mtroyal.ca/admission Aug. 12, 2015 Tuition and fees due mtroyal.ca/moneymatters Sept. 8 & 9, 2015 New Student Orientation mtroyal.ca/orientation Sept. 10, 2015 First day of classes Students are expected to adhere to all critical dates and deadlines as outlined in the Academic Schedule of the 2015/16 Academic Calendar. For a complete list of dates and deadlines applicable to new students, visit mtroyal.ca/criticaldates. Learn more about Academic Advising Services or to find your advisor, visit mtroyal.ca/beadvised.

9 YOUR STUDENT CHECKLIST Now Find out what courses I need Check to see if all my transfer equivalencies have been applied to my program Register for courses Check mrugradu8 in MyMRU Register for New Student Orientation July Get my parking pass and locker August Pay tuition by Aug. 12 *Do not forget! Get my campus card Get my U-Pass (if I m a full-time student) Activate gym membership (if I m a full-time student) Buy text books September Visit Blackboard in MyMRU Attend New Student Orientation on Sept. 8 & 9 Go to class starting Sept. 10 Activate or opt out of my student health benefits October Register for winter semester (check MyMRU for your access date) FOLLOW US /mrulife /mountroyal4u

10 STUDENT RESOURCES Have questions about course selection or program requirements? Academic Advising Services - mtroyal.ca/beadvised Looking for academic policies, definitions and deadlines? Academic Calendar - mtroyal.ca/academicsupport/academiccalendar Do you have special learning or mobility needs? Accessibility Services - mtroyal.ca/accessibility Need textbooks, MRU clothes and other school supplies? BookStore - bookstore.mtroyal.ca When and where can you get your campus ID card? Campus Card - mtroyal.ca/campuscard Looking for employment, co-op placement or help with your resume? Career Services - mtroyal.ca/careerservices Are you First Nations, Inuit or Métis? Are you interested in learning about these cultures? Iniskim Centre - mtroyal.ca/iniskimcentre Looking for tools to help you succeed as a new Mount Royal Student? New Student Orientation - mtroyal.ca/orientation Looking for transportation information or locker rentals? Parking, Locker rental and U-Pass - mtroyal.ca/parking Want to stay active while in school? Recreation - mtroyal.ca/recreation

11 Having problems registering into courses online through MyMRU? Registration Helpline - mtroyal.ca/creditregistration Need somewhere to live? Residence Services - mtroyal.ca/residence Looking for student health & dental information? Students Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) - samru.ca Need help paying for your education? Student Awards and Financial Aid - mtroyal.ca/moneymatters Looking for personal, career and educational guidance? Student Counselling - mtroyal.ca/counselling Looking for tutoring, writing services or learning skills? Student Learning Services - mtroyal.ca/studentlearningservices Want to be a better academic writer? Essay-Zone online writing tutorial. Login to MyMRU and go the homepage to find the access link and registration instructions. Need help getting started with technology? START (Student Technicians and Resource Tutors) - mtroyal.ca/start Need a doctor, chiropractor or other healthcare professional? Wellness Services - mtroyal.ca/wellness