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FALL 2018 INTERNATIONAL
  REGISTRATION AND FEE GUIDE

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Your college ready checklist

    Welcome to   We’re here to help you succeed
                                                                               You’re on your way to becoming a Mohawk student. Use this
                                                                               handy checklist to keep track of what you need to do before
                                                                               you start your first semester.

     Mohawk
                 even before you start class!
                                                                                      Do your research

                                                                                      Apply at mohawkcollege.ca/international
                 This guide is your go-to resource for securing your spot
                 in your program and getting ready to become a Mohawk                 Receive and accept your offer – congratulations!
                 student. You’ll find answers to when and how to pay your
                 fees, select your timetable to register, and get ready for           Secure your spot – pay your full fees by the due date
                 your first day of class.                                             – see page 6 for instructions
                 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
                 of online tools, the Mo’ Money Resource Centre, Start                Apply for Mohawk awards – see page 9
                 Smart sessions, the Library and more.

                 International Square at Mohawk’s Fennell Campus has                  Complete your Assessments for Success – see page 10
                 many resources available to support you including the
                 Language & Culture Centre, student workshops, mentor                 Sign up for a Start Smart session – see page 11
                 programs, advising services, letter requests and more.
                                                                                      Get your ONE Card – see page 11
                 We are delighted you have chosen Mohawk and
                 are committed to providing you with a future ready                   Attend Day One Orientation – see page 13
                 education and an unforgettable student experience.
                                                                                      Attend International Orientation – see page 13
                 Welcome to Mohawk! We can’t wait to meet you!
                                                                                      Begin your classes!

                                                                              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
                                                                                                                                          timeline
                                                                             You are here                                                    Full fees must be paid and
                                                                                                                                             all conditions, including Visa
                                                                                                                                             approval confirmation, must be
                                                                             Receive your               Pay your full tuition to             met to select your timetable to
                                                                             International              secure your seat and                 register. A balance owing late        Returning students’            Day One                        International Orientation –
                     Letters of acceptance        Offers expire on           Registration and           avoid a deposit late fee.            fee will be applied if fees are       deadline for full fee          Orientation and                two sessions offered, you
    Apply            begin to be released         the date noted in          Fee Guide                  Read more about fee                  paid after deadline. Read more        payment – late fee will        Fall semester                  may choose which one
    to Mohawk.       to applicants.               your offer letter.         (this document).           payment on page 6.                   about fee payment on page 6.          apply after this date.         begins.                        you would like to attend.

                                                                                                    $          !                    $                                          !
                                                                             MID-                      JUNE                                      AUG                               AUG                            SEPT                           SEPT            SEPT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          OR
                     FEB                                                     MAY                        15                                         8                               30                               4                             6              12

    Legend       $   Important payment deadline         !   A late fee of $150 is charged if you pay after the due date                 Timetable selection/registration       Sponsored students: Read more about your payment options on page 6.

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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
                                                           letter of acceptance). Payments made after
                                                                                                                           owing by the tuition deposit deadline                   follow the instructions to submit your                        on how to pay within MyMohawk.
                                                           the due date do not guarantee a spot in                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •    Mo’ Money
                                                                                                                           indicated on your fee statement in your                 payment. Online wire transfers are for
                                                           the program.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       When you’re in school,
                                                                                                                           MyMohawk email.                                                                                                    2. Electronic banking – Take your SBID number
                                                                                                                                                                                   payments made outside of Canada.                                                                                                           managing your money
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (on your fee statement) to your banking
                                                           Option B: If your education is being                                                                                 2. Mail – Send a certified cheque, money                         institution or pay through your banking                                      can be complicated.
                                                                                                                           Option B: Pay the $1,600 non-
                                                           funded by an employer or agency, please                                                                                 order or credit card number (VISA                             website. Allow three to five business days                                   Mo’ Money can help you
                                                                                                                           refundable tuition deposit by the due
                                                           attach a letter from your sponsor to your                                                                               or Mastercard with expiry date and                            for processing.                                                              figure it out. Learn more
                                                                                                                           date indicated on your fee statement,
                                                           fee statement and submit it by the tuition                                                                              signature) with the bottom portion                                                                                                         at mohawkcollege.ca/
                                                                                                                           found in your MyMohawk email.
                                                           deposit due date on your fee statement.                                                                                                                                            3. Mail – Send a certified cheque, money order                                  momoney.
                                                                                                                           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
                                                                                                                           due date listed on your fee statement.                  advised not to send cash through the                                                                                                  •    Reality Cheque
                                                           sponsorship letter on letterhead to                                                                                                                                                   expiry date and signature) with the bottom
                                                                                                                                                                                   mail.                                                                                                                                      Every decision you make
                                                           international.services@mohawkcollege.ca.                        The balance is due when you select                                                                                    portion of your fee statement. Students are
                                                                                                                           your timetable, or before August                     3. In person – Bring your fee statement to                       advised not to send cash through the mail.                                   within our online Reality
                                                           Receipt of your sponsorship letter by
                                                                                                                           30. A $150 late fee will apply after                    International Square (Fennell Campus)                                                                                                      Cheque game has a
                                                           the tuition deposit deadline on your fee                                                                                                                                           4. In person – Bring your fee statement to
                                                                                                                           August 30.                                              or The Square at any campus and pay                                                                                                        financial cost. Find your
                                                           statement will secure your seat in your                                                                                                                                               International Square (Fennell Campus) or
                                                                                                                                                                                   with cash, certified cheque, debit card,                                                                                                   reality at realitycheque.ca.
                                                           program and enable you to select your                                                                                                                                                 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 ihaveaplan.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
                                                 to register
                                                                                                             How to read your timetable                                                                                             Apply for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mohawk awards
                                                                                                                                                         Program code and block registration code
                                                                                                             Program: Business; (3201FFMAA)
                                                                                                                                                         (unique to each program)
                                                                                                             Sep 06, 2018 – Dec 15, 2018
                                         Before you can select your timetable and register, you must          Monday            Tuesday              Wednesday           Thursday           Friday
                                         provide your Visa approval, meet academic conditions, and                                                                                                                          Hundreds of scholarships
                                                                                                                                  Course             MATH MA101
                                         one of the payment options listed on page 6 must be met.                                                                                                                           and bursaries are available to
                                                                                                                                                     11735          CRN (course registration number)
                                                                                                                             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                                         to our generous donors in the
                                   You’ll select your timetable online in MyMohawk. Timetable                                      Course time       06-SEP-2018         11950                                              community, students have access
                                   selection dates vary by program and begin as early as Wednesday,                                                  Course End:         FA A123                                            to more funding opportunities.
                                   August 8, 2018. Find the date and time that timetable selection                                                   15-DEC-2018         9:30 am-10:59 am
                                   begins for your program in MyMohawk on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
                                                                                                              Sample timetable                                                                                              Learn more at mohawkcollege.ca/
                                                                                                                                                  Full course duration   Course Start:
                                                                                                                                                                         06-SEP-2018                                        international-scholarships
                                   No computer? No problem! Computers are available in
                                                                                                                                                                         Course End:
                                   The Square and International Square at all campuses.                                                                                  15-DEC-2018

                                   Step 2: Select your timetable
                                   Most programs have predefined courses each semester that are               LEGEND:   FE     (Fennell E-Wing)
                                                                                                                                                              Legend indicating campus and wing
                                   grouped together in timetable blocks. Most programs will have                        FA     (Fennell A-Wing)
Did you know?                      a choice of timetable blocks, however, if your program has only
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
                                                                                                                                International Square                                                              Language & Culture Centre (LCC)
Mohawk credential. Learn more at   Step 3: View your timetable
                                                                                                                                International Square offers a            •   Workshops and events                 LCC services include:
mohawkcollege.ca/exemptions.       Confirm your selected timetable and review it before classes start as
                                                                                                                                wide range of services and               •   Advising                             •   Cultural events and social activities
                                   changes to timetables are sometimes necessary. To view your timetable
                                                                                                                                activities for our international         •   Admissions
Students who can demonstrate       log in to MyMohawk and select the ‘Academics’ link, then select the                                                                                                            •   Mentoring and volunteer opportunities
                                                                                                                                students designed to make
past learning through informal     ‘View my timetable’ link under ‘Academic profile’. Once the Add/drop                                                                  •   Peer mentors                         •   English as a second language (ESL) programs
                                                                                                                                your experience here at the
study, work and life experiences   period begins, first semester students can go back to ‘Choose and                                                                     •   Language & Culture Centre            •   ...and more
                                                                                                                                college both interesting and
may receive course credit. Learn   change my timetable’ and add their communication course.                                                                              •   ...and more
                                                                                                                                fun. Services include:
more at mohawkcollege.ca/plar.
                                   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

                                                   We’re here to help you
     first semester Mohawk students and are
     designed to assess your skills and help you
     succeed. Results of your assessment do not
     affect your offer of admission.

     Visit the International Student Services
                                                   prepare for college
     Department in International Square to
                                                   Start Smart
     obtain a referral for your assessment.
                                                   Want a more in-depth campus experience? Join the hundreds of students who
                                                   have attended Start Smart, a one-day program that offers you the opportunity                    Get the help you need
                                                   to learn how to use our online technologies and eLearn system, finance your                     If you know or suspect you have a
                                                   education, manage your time, and help you succeed at Mohawk. Start Smart is                     disability, register with Accessible
                                                   offered June 28, July 26 and August 30.                                                         Learning Services (ALS) to access
                                                   Register for a session at mohawkcollege.ca/startsmart.                                          a full range of services. Learn more
                                                                                                                                                   at mohawkcollege.ca/als, visit
                                                                                                                                                   us in The Square at all campuses,
                                                                                                                                                   or call:

                                                                 Get your ONE Card                                                                 • Fennell Campus: 905-575-2211
                                                                                                                                                   • 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                     Your Mohawk Library
    We’re here for                                                                          Orientation
                                                                                                                                                  The Library at Mohawk is the top

                                              YOU!
                                                                                                                                                  destination for academic resources,
                                                                                  Participate in Day One Orientation,                             study space and digital support.
                                                                                  the most important day of your
As a student, you’ll have access to
                                                                                  academic career (other than
on-campus services and supports that                                                                                                              Get 24/7 access to Library
                                                                                  graduation). Day One Orientation
will help you get the most out of your        Your bus pass and other                                                                             resources online
                                                                                  happens on Tuesday, September 4
Mohawk experience:                            transportation options              at each campus and features
                                                                                                                                                  •   Research Guides
•    Academic and learning supports           All full-time students are          your program’s launch, a college                                •   eBooks
                                              eligible for a HSR (Hamilton        welcome, social events and                                      •   Online databases, journals and videos
•    Activities and student leadership
                                              Street Railway) bus pass. This      more. Get all the details at
•    Athletics and recreation                                                                                                                     Get tech support at the Library
                                              service, offered by the Mohawk      mohawkcollege.ca/orientation.
•    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                                                                       •   Office 365 tips
                                              at mohawkstudents.ca.                                                                               •   Digital tools for assignments
•    Language & Culture Centre                                                              Attend                                                •   Email assistance
•    Library, study space and tech support    Planning on walking,                          International
•    Mohawk Students’ Association             biking or driving to school?                                                                        Study space
•    Mo’ Money Resource Centre                Visit mohawkcollege.ca/                       Orientation                                           •   Quiet and silent study for individuals
                                              transportation for information,                                                                     •   Collaborative, bookable group space
•    Student Success Advisors
                                              parking rates and more.                                                                             •   Access to PCs
•    Transportation and parking
                                                                                  You will have two opportunities                                 •   Printing and copying
•    Off-campus housing and residence                                             to participate in International
• On-campus retail and food services                                              Orientation. You may choose to
                                                                                  attend on either September 6 or 12
For a full list of services for students,
                                                                                  from 5 – 8 pm. Learn more at
visit mohawkcollege.ca/studentlife.
                                                                                  mohawkcollege.ca/orientation.
                                                                                                                                                             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.

JUNE 2018                             JULY 2018                          AUGUST 2018                          SEPTEMBER 2018                     OCTOBER 2018
  S     M     T   W     T     F   S   S     M    T   W    T   F    S      S   M    T    W    T    F      S    S    M    T   W      T   F   S      S   M      T    W    T   F     S
                              1   2    1    2    3    4   5   6    7                    1    2    3       4                                1            1     2   3    4   5     6
  3     4     5   6     7     8   9    8    9    10 11 12 13 14           5   6    7    8    9   10 11        2    3    4    5     6   7   8      7     8     9   10 11 12 13
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 17 18 19 20 21 22 23                 22 23 24 25 26 27 28               19 20 21 22 23 24 25                 16 17 18 19 20 21 22               21 22 23 24 25 26 27
 24 25 26 27 28 29 30                 29 30 31                           26 27 28 29 30 31                    23 24 25 27 27 28 29               28 29 30 31
                                                                                                              30
 June Full fees due for new           July College closed for             Aug College closed for                                                  Oct       College closed for
  15 and first semester                2   Canada Day                      6  Civic Holiday                   Sept College closed for              8        Thanksgiving
            students.                                                                                          3   Labour Day

            Returning students        July Timetable registration         Aug Fall timetables begin                                               Oct Fall break
                                                                              to be posted –                  Sept Day One Orientation
            please refer to the        25 dates posted – find the          8                                                                     22-26
                                                date for your program.            registration starts.         4   events for new
            personal fee statement
                                                                                                                       students.
            found in your                                                                                                                        NOVEMBER 2018
            MyMohawk email.           July Start Smart session            Aug Returning students’
                                                                                                              Sept Classes start for              S   M      T    W    T   F     S
                                       26                                  30 deadline for full fee
 June Start Smart session                                                         payment – late fee           5   new and returning                                   1   2     3
   28                                                                             will apply after this                students.
                                                                                                                                                  4     5     6   7    8   9   10
                                                                                  date.
                                                                                                              Sept International                 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
                                                                                  Start Smart session          6   Orientation                   18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  Connect with us online                                                                                                                         25 26 27 28 29 30
                                                                          Aug Special authorization/          Sept International
            mohawkcollege.ca                                               31 add period begins.                                                 Nov Last day to withdraw
                                                                                                               12 Orientation
            mohawkcollege.ca/international-students                                                                                              16 without academic
                                                                                                                                                            penalty.
              @mohawkcollege                                                                                  Sept Last day to apply for
              @mohawkcollegeinternational                                                                      18 course exemption(s)
                                                                                                                       and to add or drop
            @mohawk.college                /mohawkcollege                                                              courses for a tuition
                                                                                                                       refund (if applicable).

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