Being new to any place you’ll want to familiarize yourself with your environment. There are a few places in Fanshawe College that students should know about, what services they over and how students can benefit from them.

Office of the Registrar (Registrar’s Office) (E1012)

Students will want to know where this office is for all their needs regarding classes, tuition and admission into programs. Students are able to pick up different forms in regards to transferring programs, paying tuition fees or checking up information on program requirements. If a student loses their FANCard or student ID card, a new one can be replaced at the o ce for a small fee. It is essentially the “help desk” for student needs.

Financial Aid and Awards Office (E2020)

Financial Aid and Awards office has information on subjects such as financial aid, bursary opportunities or issues with an Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) application. The staff are knowledgeable about what it takes to receive grants, student loans and bursaries and can help you apply for one if you need to. If applying for OSAP, go to the Financial Aid and Awards o ce to receive help in getting started.

International Office (E2025)

If you come from outside of Canada, then you defi nitely want to know where this office is. Located right beside the Financial Aid and Awards office, the International office works to meet the needs of international students. The office answers questions such as application questions, program selection, accommodations and arrival services, work permits and study visas, as well as things such as bank account information and health insurance questions.

Counselling and Accessibility Services (F2010)

For those feeling the strain of school too much on their mental health, professionally trained counsellors are available to talk to and help you in various ways, working together with you to solve the issues you may be having. Counselling Services also holds different programs to help students fi nd creative ways to relieve school-life stress called the Passport to Wellness program. The Accessibility Service side aids those with disabilities, either physical or mental and does so by giving students accommodations.

Student Wellness Centre (J1003)

The Student Wellness Centre is in the J building and offers a variety of facilities to students. The Centre offers services such as rock climbing, squash and an exercise room. There are also other amenities available such as quiet or study rooms. The Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and a pharmacy are also in J building and students can book an appointment at the clinic to see a doctor when they are ill or pick up a prescribed medicine from the pharmacy.

Career Services (D1063)

Career Services aids student in getting ready for a career and helps provide job opportunities to those looking for work currently. These amenities they have include resumes, interview prep, part-time work on and off campus, job search strategies and employer recruitment events.

FSU and the Student Union Office (SC1000)

Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) is run by a student representative body that runs various services around campus and gives a wide range of benefi ts for students. Every student is opted for a health plan (but can opt out if needed) and a bus pass. The FANCard is also supplied by FSU. Some services the FSU runs include the BizBooth, used Book Shop and The Out Back Shack. They also run a large amount of events, contests and job opportunities. FSU operates from their office in the Student Centre (SC) and if you have any questions about anything related to FSU events or student benefi ts, head there.

Biz Booth (beside SUB1035)

If you are waiting a couple of hours or are bored and want to play a game with some friends at a reasonable price, check out the Biz Booth. It is attached to a Gamesroom that offers pool and video games to play at a reasonable price. The booth also rents out bikes and sells tickets to events, movies and some trips.

Library and Media Services (L1003)

Works just like a normal library where your FANCard acts as a library card. The library also loans out electronic equipment such as power cables, laptops or cameras. You can also book a study room or video screening room. You can check out the library’s website for a catalogue of resources at fanshawelibrary.com.