Academic Resources

The academic calendar is a document that outlines Huron, Western and other affiliate program options, requirements, and procedures. You would be able to find lists of academic policies for areas such as: admissions, administration, academic rights and responsibilities and exams and grading.

If you have any questions regarding your alignment with the calendar, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor

During the end of winter semester, students will be notified to complete their intent to Register (ITR). This is a tool where all returning students indicate their preferred program for the following year. If a student would like to switch programs, this is is the process to make that change official. If you are considering changing programs, please visit your academic advisor to discuss next steps.

Academic accommodations may be provided in cases where you are not able to fulfill your responsibilities as a student. All accommodations must be accompanied by an Academic Consideration Form, in addition to other documentation. This may be on a few different grounds, such as:

• Medical (will require the completion of a Student Medical Certificate by a licensed healthcare provider)

• Compassionate (will require things such as a death certificate, obituary, or other documentation)

• Religious (must be a religious holiday listed in the UWO Multifaith calendar)

• Varsity (will require a completed Intercollegiate Athletics Program Commitment Verification Form)

• Test or Exam Conflict (would be the result of a direct conflict of two exams or tests, or a “heavy load” conflict (3 or more exams scheduled within a 23 hour period))

Don’t forget…

• Accommodations are not guaranteed. Documentation must be submitted within 24 hours of the student returning to duties to be considered.

• Students with Disabilities must register with Accessible Education at Western to request permanent accommodations

  • This will require documentation from a healthcare provider and additional information to determine eligibility for various accommodations and alternatives.

For more information, visit Accessible Education website or email aew@uwo.ca.

Academic Advising is your go-to support for planning your degree, making program decisions, and reaching your academic goals. Advisors help with:

• Course selection and degree planning

• Navigating program requirements

• Changing or declaring your program (Intent to Register)

Need help? Connect with your dedicated advisor — Meet your Academic Advising team here.

Huron’s Research Help Desk is a resource dedicated to helping students and faculty with any research they are pursuing. They can help with finding sources (ie. crafting keyword searches, using research tools, evaluating sources), as well as appropriate citation (selecting a style and ensuring you know how to use it).

You can drop in to the research help desk located in the library commons during select hours, or book an appointment through the Library page on the Huron website.

Library Guides are a discipline/program-specific centralized resource of databases, academic journals, and more, curated by your very own Huron Librarians! They can help to find peer-reviewed and grey literature (ie. NGO reports, policy papers, government documents) that may not show up through OMNI or other generalized engines.

You can find them through the library page on Huron’s website under the “Research Guides” tab.

The library also offers a variety of tech items for short-term loan (two hours to full day) including headphones, and phone and laptop chargers to support your academic technological needs.

Looking for affordable ways to access your course materials? This list will help you out! From renting through VitalSource, picking up used copies at Attic Books, and downloading free classics on Project Gutenberg, to exploring Anna’s Archive or chapters on UWO Omni—there are plenty of options to make textbooks more accessible and budget-friendly. This guide also includes direct links to commonly used course books in Political Science and Psychology so you can get started right away.

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If you have any questions or issues accessing library services, please reach out to:

• Rachel Melis, Interim Director of Library and Learning Services (rmelis@uwo.ca)

• Patrick Gavin, Teaching and Learning Librarian (patrick.gavin@huron.uwo.ca)

• Ryan Rabie, Digital Scholarship Librarian (rrabie@uwo.ca)

Housed within the library, Tutoring services provides free content support in select classes to Huron students for free. Students can book up to 2 hours of in-person or online tutoring per week including all math courses offered at Huron and Business 1220.

The twice a week virtual Writing Cafe is a space for students, faculty, and staff to get reading and writing done in a commitment-free, casual, and supportive environment. This includes guided writing and reading time (ie. Pomodoro, other timed or set productivity strategies) as well as conversations around productivity, wellness, and other related topics. Drop in anytime from 9:30am-11:30am EST on Mondays and Wednesdays.

For more information and the Zoom link, visit their website page.

Writing tutors are upper-year students who provide peer support in any steps in the writing process, from brainstorming through to revision and editing. They can assist with assignments or written materials of any variety from essays to reflections, as well as presentations or job application materials (resumes, CVs, cover letters). Tutors help to identify strengths and areas for improvement and provide overall feedback.

For students whose primary language is not English, two certified English Language Learning specialists are available for more intensive support.

Contacts

If you have any questions about the Writing and Tutoring Services, please reach out to:

• Dr. Matt Rahimian, Manager, Writing and Learning Services (matt.rahimian@uwo.ca)

• Christian Vivinetto, Lead, User Services (christina.vivinetto@hurono.uwo.ca)

• Ryan Rabie, Digital Scholarship Librarian (rrabie@uwo.ca)