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SPRING 2019 REGISTRATION
        AND FEE GUIDE

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NEXT
STEP
SECURE YOUR SPOT IN YOUR PROGRAM TODAY
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You’re on your way to becoming a Mohawk
                                                                                Your college ready checklist

    Welcome to
                       student. Use this handy checklist to keep
                       track of what you need to do before you
                                start your first semester.
                                                                                Do your research

     Mohawk
                                                                                Apply at mohawkcollege.ca/international

                 We’re here to help you succeed                                 Receive and accept your offer – congratulations!
                 even before you start class!                                   Secure your spot – pay your full fees by the due date
                                                                                – see page 6 for instructions

                 This guide is your go-to resource for securing your            Complete new and first semester steps:
                 spot in your program and getting ready to become                  a. Submit all academic documentation.
                 a Mohawk student. You’ll find answers to when                     b. Obtain and submit proof of your study permit approval.
                 and how to pay your fees, select your timetable to                c. Arrival check-in at International Square.
                 register, and get ready for your first day of class.

                 You’ll also find information about the wide range of           Select your timetable to register – see page 8
                 student services available to you, including a variety
                                                                                Apply for Mohawk awards – see page 9
                 of online tools, the Mo’ Money Financial Literacy
                 Resource Centre, Start Smart sessions, the Library
                                                                                Complete your Assessments for Success – see page 10
                 and more.

                 International Square at Mohawk’s Fennell Campus                Sign up for a Start Smart session – see page 11
                 has many resources available to support you
                 including the Language & Culture Centre, student               Get your ONE Card – see page 11
                 workshops, mentor programs, advising services,
                 letter requests and more.                                      Attend Day One Orientation – see page 13

                 We are delighted you have chosen Mohawk and                    Attend International Orientation – see page 13
                 are committed to providing you with a future ready
                 education and an unforgettable student experience.             Begin your classes!

                 Welcome to Mohawk! We can’t wait to meet you!            Refer to the back cover for important dates and deadlines.

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Did you know?                                                                                                                        An introduction to the online
    As a Mohawk student you’ll
    participate in different
                                                                                                                                         tools you’ll use at Mohawk.
    learning environments                                                                                                           Get familiar with Mohawk’s online systems where you’ll
    including classroom,
                                                                                                                                   connect with faculty, staff and fellow students, complete
    online, work-integrated
                                                                                                                                    financial transactions, select your timetable and more.                                MyMohawk
    learning experiences and a
                                                                                                                                      Some of the systems you’ll access are listed below.                                 email account
    combination of face-to-face
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Your Mohawk email account is
    and online.
                                                                                                                eLearn                                                                                             your main way to communicate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    with the college community.
                                                                                                    eLearn is Mohawk’s online learning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Find out how to add your
                                                                                                       space and is where you’ll find
                                                                                                                                                                      MyMohawk                                    account to your mobile device at
                                                                                                      course materials, assignments,
                                                                                                                                                           Your personalized portal provides 24/7                    mohawkcollege.ca/email.
                                                                                                        quizzes, grades and more.
                                                                                                                                                         access to online services and transactions
                                                                                                                                                          including fee payment and registration.
                                                                                                                                                            Log in with your 9-digit MohawkID at
                                                                                                                                                              mymohawk.mohawkcollege.ca.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Library website
                                                                                                                     Lynda.com                                                                                Access online research tools
                                                                                                             Get free access to high-quality                                                                   and learn more about the
                                                                                                             instructional videos on a wide                                                                 library’s services and locations
     Mohawk students have                                                                                           variety of topics.                                                                      at library.mohawkcollege.ca.
     access to computers and
     Wi-Fi at all campuses.
     Students can also borrow
     laptops and other tech
     accessories for short or
     longer use.                                                                                                                                                                                                      mohawkcollege.ca
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Get to know the college’s website where
                                                                                                      Mohawk Students’ Association (MSA)                                                                      you’ll find student services information,
                                                                                                                                                                           Social media
                                                                                                       The MSA is your student government — learn                                                                    events, contacts and more.
                                                                                                                                                                      Find out what’s happening

       Need tech
                                                                                                       more about student advocacy, events, activities
                                                                                                                                                                       around the college, visit
                                                                                                             and more at mohawkstudents.ca.
                                                                                                                                                                      mohawkcollege.ca/social.
                                                                     Learn more at
        support?                  In person   Chat   Phone   Email
                                                                     mohawkcollege.ca/techsupport

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Your college-ready international student                                                                                                                                                                 International Orientation
                                                                                                                                                                                                         It is imperative that you

                       timeline
                                                                                                                                                                                                         attend this session to
                                                                                                                                                                                                         learn about the resources
                                                                                                                                                                                                         available to you. You will
                                                                                                                                                                                                         meet the staff and your
                                                                                                                                                                                                         support team as well as your                      How to
                                                                                                         All semester 1 students                                                                         fellow international students.                   Succeed
                                         Pay the Confirmation            You are here                    (new and returning)                                                                                                                            in College
                                         Fee within 20 days of                                           must pay full tuition
                           Letters of    receiving their Letter           Receive your                   to secure your seat                     All conditions,
                           acceptance    of Acceptance to                 International                  and avoid a deposit                     including visa approval                                                               Day One
                           begin to be   confirm their interest           Registration and               late fee. Read more                     confirmation, must                                                                    Orientation and
    Apply                  released to   in their program                 Fee Guide                      about fee payment                       be met to select your                                                                 Spring Semester
    to Mohawk.             applicants.   of choice.                       (this document).               on page 6.                              timetable to register.                                                                begins.

    SEMESTER
       1                                                                                           $     !                                       !
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                 OCT                                              FEB                        MAR
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                                                                                                                                             8                             MAY
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    SEMESTER
       2+                                                                                          $     !                                       !                               !
                                                                                                         Semester 2+ students must               Semester 2+ students                Semester 2+ students’                             Spring
                                                                                                         pay the tuition deposit to              must pay full fees to               deadline for full fee                             Semester
                                                                                                         secure their seat and avoid             select their timetable              payment – late fee will                           begins.
Legend                                                                                                   a deposit late fee.                     on MyMohawk.                        apply after this date.

        Semester 1     $
                             Important payment
                                                   !    A late fee of $150 is charged         Timetable selection/
                             deadline                   if you pay after the due date         registration                                                                              Sponsored students: Read more about your payment options on page 6.
        Semester 2+
                       $                           !
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Secure
               your spot                                                                                                                                                                     How you can pay                                                                                                              Financial education
                                                           New and first semester                                          Second and upper                                                                                                                                                                               and literacy resources
                                                           students                                                        semester students
    Pay full amount by the due date,                                                                                                                                             New and first semester                                        Second and upper semester
    provide your visa approval, and                                                                                        Avoid a late fee!
    meet academic conditions to
                                                           Option A: Pay the total amount owing by                                                                               students                                                      students
                                                           the tuition deposit deadline indicated on
    secure your spot.                                      your fee statement (found on page 2 of your                                                                           1. NEW Online wire transfer – Visit                           1. Online – Pay online with VISA or Mastercard.
                                                                                                                           Option A: Pay the total amount                           mohawkcollege.flywire.com and                                 Visit mohawkcollege.ca/fees for instructions                            •    Mo’ Money
                                                           Letter of Acceptance). Payments made after
                                                                                                                           owing by the tuition deposit deadline                    follow the instructions to submit your                        on how to pay within MyMohawk.                                               When you’re in school,
                                                           the due date do not guarantee a spot in
                                                                                                                           indicated on your fee statement in your                  payment. Online wire transfers are for                                                                                                     managing your money
                                                           the program.
                                                                                                                           MyMohawk email.                                                                                                     2. Electronic banking – Take your SBID number                                   can be complicated.
                                                                                                                                                                                    payments made outside of Canada.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (on your fee statement) to your banking                                      Mo’ Money can help you
                                                           Option B: If your education is being                                                                                  2. Mail – Send a certified cheque, money                         institution or pay through your banking
                                                                                                                           Option B: Pay the $1,600 non-                                                                                                                                                                       figure it out. Learn more
                                                           funded by an employer or agency, please                                                                                  order or credit card number (VISA                             website. Allow three to five business days
                                                                                                                           refundable tuition deposit by the due                                                                                                                                                               at mohawkcollege.ca/
                                                           attach a letter from your sponsor to your                                                                                or Mastercard with expiry date and                            for processing.
                                                                                                                           date indicated on your fee statement,                                                                                                                                                               momoney.
                                                           fee statement and submit it by the tuition                                                                               signature) with the bottom portion
                                                                                                                           found in your MyMohawk email.
                                                           deposit due date on your fee statement.                                                                                                                                             3. Mail – Send a certified cheque, money order                             •    Reality Cheque
                                                                                                                           A $150 late fee will be charged after the                of your fee statement. Students are
                                                           Alternatively, your sponsor can send a                                                                                                                                                 or credit card number (VISA or Mastercard with                               Every decision you make
                                                                                                                           due date listed on your fee statement.                   advised not to send cash through the
                                                           sponsorship letter on letterhead to                                                                                                                                                    expiry date and signature) with the bottom                                   within our online Reality
                                                                                                                                                                                    mail.
                                                           international.services@mohawkcollege.ca.                        The balance is due when you select                                                                                     portion of your fee statement. Students are                                  Cheque game has a
                                                                                                                           your timetable, or before May 1, 2019.                3. In person – Bring your fee statement to                       advised not to send cash through the mail.
                                                           Receipt of your sponsorship letter by                                                                                                                                                                                                                               financial cost. Find your
                                                                                                                           A $150 late fee will apply after                         International Square (Fennell Campus)
                                                           the tuition deposit deadline on your fee                                                                                                                                            4. In person – Bring your fee statement to                                      reality at realitycheque.ca.
                                                                                                                           May 1, 2019.                                             or THE Square at any campus and pay
                                                           statement will secure your seat in your                                                                                                                                                International Square (Fennell Campus) or
                                                           program and enable you to select your                                                                                    with cash, certified cheque, debit card,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  THE Square at any campus and pay with
                                                           timetable to register.                                                                                                   VISA or Mastercard.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  cash, certified cheque, debit card, VISA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  or Mastercard.

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS                                      Health and dental plan fee – The Mohawk Students’           opt out. Visit studentcare.ca and enter “Mohawk College   Holdback fee – Students who choose to withdraw              Late fees – Colleges in Ontario must follow the Ministry     Student activity fee – The student activity fee (SAF) is
                                                           Association (MSA) provides students with extended           (MSA)” to learn more. In addition to this coverage you    from the college must formally withdraw by the tenth        Tuition Policy that includes charging a $150 late fee for    collected by Mohawk College on behalf of the Mohawk
Ancillary fees – Learn more about ancillary fees and the   health and dental coverage, as well as other services not   will be covered by guard.me. Visit guard.me/mohawk for    day of class to be eligible for a tuition refund less the   all missed payment due dates. Avoid late fees by paying      Students’ Association (MSA), Mohawk’s student
services they support at mohawkcollege.ca/fees and         covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)         more information                                          $1,600 holdback fee. Lack of attendance does not            your fees by the due date. You’ll find a list of important   government. The SAF is used by the MSA to invest in
mohawkstudents.ca.                                         including prescription drugs, vision and dental care, and                                                             constitute a formal withdrawal. Students who withdraw       dates on the back cover of this publication.                 services, events, facilities and student advocacy. Learn
Bus pass fee – Read more about the bus pass fee on         more. The plan can also be extended to a spouse or                                                                    after the tenth day of class are responsible for paying                                                                  more about the many services provided by the MSA at
page 12 or online at mohawkstudents.ca.                    dependents. Already have coverage? You may choose to                                                                  their full fees for the semester. Learn more at                                                                          mohawkstudents.ca.
                                                                                                                                                                                 mohawkcollege.ca/international-refund.

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Select your timetable                                       How to read your timetable                                                                                             Apply for
                                                 to register                                                 Program: Business; (3201FFMAA)              Program code and block registration code                                   Mohawk awards
                                                                                                                                                         (unique to each program)
                                                                                                             May 06, 2019 – Aug 17, 2019

                                         Before you can select your timetable and register, you must          Monday             Tuesday             Wednesday           Thursday           Friday
                                         provide your Visa approval, meet academic conditions, and                                 Course            MATH MA101                                                             Hundreds of scholarships
                                         one of the payment options listed on page 6 must be met.                                                    11735          CRN (course registration number)                        and bursaries are available to
                                                                                                                              Campus and             FE E004                                                                students through the Mohawk
                                                                                                                              room location          9:00 am-10:29 am
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            College Foundation. Thanks
                                   Step 1: Find out when you can select your timetable                                                               Course Start:       MRKT CB158
                                                                                                                                    Course time                                                                             to our generous donors in the
                                   You’ll select your timetable online in MyMohawk. Timetable selection                                              08-MAY-2019         11950
                                                                                                                                                     Course End:         FA A123                                            community, students have access
                                   dates vary by program and begin as early as Monday, April 8, 2019.
                                                                                                                                                     07-AUG-2019         9:30 am-10:59 am                                   to more funding opportunities.
                                   Find the date and time that timetable selection begins for your            Sample timetable
                                   program in MyMohawk on Monday, March 25, 2019.                                                                 Full course duration   Course Start:                                      Learn more at mohawkcollege.ca/
                                                                                                                                                                         09-MAY-2019                                        international-scholarships
                                   No computer? No problem! Computers are available in                                                                                   Course End:
                                   The Square and International Square at all campuses.                                                                                  08-AUG-2019

                                   Step 2: Select your timetable                                             LEGEND:    FE     (Fennell E-Wing)
                                                                                                                                                            Legend indicating campus and wing
                                   Most programs have predefined courses each semester that are                         FA     (Fennell A-Wing)
                                   grouped together in timetable blocks. Most programs will have                        FEA    Fennell is the campus and EA is the location code for
Did you know?                      a choice of timetable blocks, however, if your program has only                             The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation building.
Students who have successfully     one timetable block, you are still required to select that block to
taken a course at another          complete your registration. You’ll also select elective courses at this   Services for international students
postsecondary institution may be   time if they are required for your program.
able to earn credit toward their
Mohawk credential. Learn more at   Step 3: View your timetable                                                                   International Square                                                             Language & Culture Centre (LCC)
mohawkcollege.ca/exemptions.       Confirm your selected timetable and review it before classes start as                         International Square offers a           •   Workshops and events                 LCC services include:
                                   changes to timetables are sometimes necessary. To view your timetable                         wide range of services and              •   Advising                             •   Cultural events and social activities
Students who can demonstrate       log in to MyMohawk and select the ‘Academics’ link, then select the                           activities for our international        •   Admissions                           •   Mentoring and volunteer opportunities
past learning through informal     ‘View my timetable’ link under ‘Academic profile’. Once the Add/drop                          students designed to make
                                                                                                                                                                         •   Peer mentors                         •   English as a second language (ESL) programs
study, work and life experiences   period begins, first semester students can go back to ‘Choose and                             your experience here at the
                                                                                                                                 college both interesting and            •   Language & Culture Centre            •   ...and more
may receive course credit. Learn   change my timetable’ and add their communication course.
more at mohawkcollege.ca/plar.                                                                                                   fun. Services include:                  •   ...and more
                                   Congratulations!
                                   You’re now ready to begin your semester.                                  Visit International Square and Language & Culture Centre in room J137 at Fennell Campus to learn more.

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Complete your
                Assessments                                      Sign up for a Start Smart session
                for Success

     Assessments for Success are required for
     first semester Mohawk students and are
     designed to assess your skills and help you   We’re here to help you
     succeed. Results of your assessment do not
     affect your offer of admission.               prepare for college
     Visit the International Student Services      Start Smart
     Department in International Square to
                                                   Want a more in-depth campus experience? Join the hundreds of students who
     obtain a referral for your assessment.
                                                   have attended Start Smart, a one-day program that offers you the opportunity
                                                   to learn how to use our online technologies and eLearn system, finance your                     Get the help you need
                                                   education, manage your time, and help you succeed at Mohawk. Start Smart is
                                                                                                                                                   If you know or suspect you have a
                                                   offered Monday, May 6, 2019.
                                                                                                                                                   disability, register with Accessible
                                                   Register for a session at mohawkcollege.ca/startsmart.                                          Learning Services (ALS) to access
                                                                                                                                                   a full range of services. Learn more
                                                                      Check out upcoming Start Smart events at                                     at mohawkcollege.ca/als, visit
                                                                  the bottom of the page on mohawkcollege.ca/lcc                                   us at The Square at all campuses,
                                                                                                                                                   or call:

                                                                                                                                                   • Fennell Campus: 905-575-2211
                                                                 Get your ONE Card                                                                 • Institute for Applied Health
                                                                                                                                                      Sciences at McMaster:
                                                                                                                                                      905-575-1212, ext. 6107
                                                       Your ONE Card is your student card and so much more. Skip                    Mo the
                                                                                                                                  Future ready     • Stoney Creek Campus for
                                                       the lineups and upload your photo online 24 hours after you                  Student
                                                                                                                                    Hawk
                                                                                                                                  000000000          Skilled Trades:
                                                       have selected your timetable. Find locations on and off campus                                905-575-1212, ext. 5401
                                                       to use your card and get instructions on how to load funds at
                                                       mohawkcollege.ca/one-card.

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Attend Day One
                                                                                           Orientation                          Your Mohawk Library
    We’re here for                                                                                                                                      The Library at Mohawk is the top

                                            YOU!
                                                                                Participate in Day One Orientation, the most
                                                                                                                                                        destination for academic resources,
                                                                                important day of your academic career (other
                                                                                than graduation). Day One Orientation
                                                                                                                                                        study space and digital support.
As a student, you’ll have access to                                             happens on Monday, May 6, 2019 at each
on-campus services and supports that                                            campus and features your program’s launch,                              Get 24/7 access to Library
will help you get the most out of your      Your bus pass and other             a college welcome, social events and more.                              resources online
Mohawk experience:                          transportation options              Get all the details at                                                  •   Research Guides
                                            All full-time students are          mohawkcollege.ca/orientation.                                           •   eBooks
• Academic and learning supports
                                            eligible for a HSR (Hamilton                                                                                •   Online databases, journals and videos
• Activities and student leadership
                                            Street Railway) bus pass. This
• Athletics and recreation                                                                                                                              Get tech support at the Library
                                            service, offered by the Mohawk
• Employment opportunities                                                                                                                              TECH BAR
                                            Students’ Association (MSA),
• Events, concerts and social activities    allows full-time students to ride                                                                           •   Wi-Fi setup
• Health and wellness                       on HSR transit each semester—                                                                               •   eLearn
• International Square                      including weekends. Read more                 Attend International                                          •   Office 365 tips
                                            at mohawkstudents.ca.                                                                                       •   Digital tools for assignments
• Language & Culture Centre                                                               Orientation                                                   •   Email assistance
• Library, study space and tech support     Planning on walking,
• Mohawk Students’ Association              biking or driving to school?                                                                                Study space
• Mo’ Money Financial Literacy              Visit mohawkcollege.ca/             Participate in International Orientation on                             •   Quiet and silent study for individuals
  Resource Centre                           transportation for information,     May 3 from 5 – 8 pm. Learn more at                                      •   Collaborative, bookable group space
• Student Success Advisors                  parking rates and more.             mohawkcollege.ca/orientation.                                           •   Access to PCs
• Transportation and parking                                                    It is imperative that you attend this session                           •   Printing and copying
• Off-campus housing and residence                                              to learn about the resources available
• On-campus retail and food services                                            to you. You will meet the staff and your
                                                                                support team as well as your fellow
For a full list of services for students,                                       international students.
visit mohawkcollege.ca/studentlife.
                                                                                                                                                                   Learn more at
                                                                                                                                                            library.mohawkcollege.ca

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Important dates                                                          What’s next? Your tuition deposit is due on the date indicated on your fee
                                                                         statement. Secure your spot in your program and avoid late fees by paying on time.

MARCH 2019                           APRIL 2019                          MAY 2019                             JUNE 2019                        JULY 2019
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Mar Non-refundable tuition                      May Special authorization/                   May College closed - Victoria Day            July College closed - Canada Day
18 deposit due for new and                       2  add period begins.                       20                                            1
           returning students. Please
           refer to your personal fee           May International Orientation                Jun       Balance of deferred Spring         July Last day to withdraw without
           statement. Late fee will apply                                                              Semester fees due. Late fees        19 academic penalty.
                                                 3                                           15
           after this date.                                                                            will apply after this date.
                                                May Day One Orientation events
Mar Timetable registration dates                    for new students.                         Jun Summer Break
                                                 6
25 posted – find the date for your                                                           24-28
           program.
                                                        Classes start for new and
                                                        returning students.
 Apr       Spring Semester timetables
  8        open - registration starts.
                                                May How to Succeed in College
                                                                                                               Connect with us online
 Apr       College closed - Good Friday          8                                                                  mohawkcollege.ca
 19                                                                                                                 mohawkcollege.ca/international-students
                                                May Last day to apply for course
                                                17 exemption(s) and to add or                                           @mohawkcollege
May Deadline for full fee payment
    – late fee will apply after                         drop courses for a tuition                                      @mohawkcollegeinternational
 1
           this date.                                   refund (if applicable).
                                                                                                                    @mohawk.college               /mohawkcollege

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