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Checklist for New Graduate Students

Chemistry - Theory and Practice

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph!  Please find below a list of important things to do to help you transition into your new role as a Graduate Student in the Department of Chemistry.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant at: chemgrad@uoguelph.ca 

Meet Your Supervisor

If you've already been in contact with your graduate supervisor prior to your arrival then you should arrange to meet with them as soon as possible.  Your supervisor will be able to advise you on many topics, including which courses you should register for, where your office will be and which keys and electronic access you will require.  You can find office numbers via the Chemistry Department website.

Course Enrollment

Course enrollment is done via your WebAdvisor account. Please go to the Registration Guide For detailed instructions, including a webadvisor tutorial. 
 
*Please note: If you receive an error notification when you are trying to enroll, you may have to fill out a Course Add/Drop form and email it to Enrollment Services at es@uoguelph.ca  
 
In terms of registration, please log onto webadvisor and register for the following:
  • UNIV*7510 – Active full-time registration or UNIV*7520 - Active part-time registration (depending on your program)
  • UNIV*7500 – Research/Writing
  • Plus any additional courses discussed with your Advisor.
Please visit the (GWC)2 website for possible courses: https://gwc2.on.ca/courses/ 
 
Please register before August 22, 2021 (the departmental deadline) (to avoid late fees)
 
 
If you experience any issues with registering, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant via email: chemgrad@uoguelph.ca 
 

Payroll

In order to be paid through Payroll, graduate students are required to meet with and provide the following information to the Administrative Assistant, Barbara Reid at breid@uoguelph.ca or via the phone at ext. 53905:
  • Up to date address information (both local and permanent address and telephone information)
  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Emergency contact person information (email and phone number)
  • If International, passport, study permit, SIN info
  • Direct Deposit information (void cheque or a direct deposit set-up document from your bank indicating the transit numbers)
University employees and graduate students can access electronic pay statements via the E-Pay Statement.  If you choose to pay your tuition via regular payroll deductions you should check WebAdvisor and your E-pay Statements to verify that these are being made.
 
If there are any issues with your payroll, please contact the Administrative Assistant, Barbara Reid at breid@uoguelph.ca or via the phone at ext. 53905

Keys and Electronic Access

Please email the Assistant to the Chair, Elizabeth Copland ecopland@uoguelph.ca to make arrangements to receive your keys.  Your advisor should let you know which keys and electronic access you will require.  Please bring a $20.00 dollar deposit to pick up your keys. 
 
Once you have completed your degree, you can return the keys to the Assistant to the Chair and she will return your $20.00 key deposit.

Pay Your Tuition Fees and Graduate Settlement

In order to view and pay your tuition, log in to WebAdvisor using your University assigned username/password.  If you are paying directly, please note that cash payments are no longer accepted. You will need to set up online banking with your chosen bank in order to make payments.
 
Alternately you can opt to settle your account using the Graduate Settlment link found under the Finance heading in Webadvisor. 
  1. payroll deduction, with departmental approval
  2. awards (scholarships)
Please register and complete your graduate settlement before August 22, 2021 (to avoid late fees)
 
If you experience any issues with your graduate settlement, please contact the Graduate Program Assistant via email: chemgrad@uoguelph.ca

Health and Safety - WHIMIS

You are required to complete 5 online courses before you start working in the labs or teaching undergraduate lab sections.  These courses include:
The remaining two required courses can be completed via your Courselink Account.  Please logon using your UofG central login id:
  • Accessible Service Provision
  • Making Education Accessible
Please check with your supervisor to see if you will be required to complete the following online courses:
Health and Safety training (WHIMIS) is required by law for all M.Sc. and Ph.D. students working with or around Hazardous Materials.  Your supervisor will also provide additional training regarding specific hazards related to your chosen research.
 
*Please print off a copy of the course completion certificate for all 5 of the courses and either email them to breid@uoguelph.ca, our  Administrative Assistant or bring them with you when you meet her.

Graduate Student Orientation

Attend the University of Guelph Orientation Session(s). Please see the below for the details:
 
New Graduate Student Orientation:  
 
Please note:  you will be automatically enrolled in UNIV*7100, Academic Integrity via Courselink and will be required to complete the course before October 6, 2021 this semester.   
 

GWC2

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The University of Guelph is a partner in the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry.  
 
This collaboration allows chemistry graduate students enrolled at the University of Guelph to attend graduate courses at both the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo.
 
Enjoy the personal experience of the University of Guelph while selecting from the expanded pool of graduate courses from both Universities.
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