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Joanna Hessen is the undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Department of Psychology. She is also a graduate student in Adult Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor.

She welcomes visitors during her office hours, which are listed here on the website, on the office door, as well as on the outgoing voice-message. Joanna is here to assist you in a variety of ways, from giving advice in regards to which programs within the department are best suited to your long-term academic or career goals, to suggesting optimal course sequences, or helping you resolve course-related conflicts, etc...

If you are having difficulties in your courses, don’t hesitate to contact Joanna right away. It’s much better to chat and work out the best plan of action now, before it’s too late. She is a student too, so please don’t feel intimidated about dropping by anytime you need to. Joanna enjoys helping students, and is committed to helping make your university experience as positive as possible.

It is strongly recommended that when you meet with Joanna or other Psychology advisors, you bring a copy of your DARS report (Degree Audit Reporting System). It can be accessed via the Student Information System (SIS).

Office Hours - Winter 2010

Ms. Joanna Hessen, Academic Advisor
Thursday, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
e-mail psychology@uwindsor.ca
Rm. 166 Chrysler Hall South
Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 2216

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Additional academic advising office hours are available, as shown below:

Dr. Kathryn Lafreniere, Undergraduate Program Chair
Tuesday 2:00 to 5:00
Rm. 185A CHS ext. 2233


Dr. Shelagh Towson, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Wednesday 9:00 to 12:00
Rm. 174 CHS ext. 2223


Dr. Kim Babb, Developmental Psychology Coordinator
Monday and Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00
Rm. 279 CHS ext. 2221


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I obtain a minor?
I was unable to sign up for a course that I wanted to take. How can I get into this course?
How do I find out what distance education courses are available?
Where do I find out information regarding the process for applying for graduate school?
How do I obtain a volunteer position in an organization related to psychology?
Where can I go to get assistance writing papers and taking multiple-choice exams?

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How do I obtain a minor?

A minor is available in most subject areas. You can find this information in the University of Windsor Undergraduate Calendar in the individual program sections. A minor requires the completion of 6 courses specified by the regulations of the academic department.


I was unable to sign up for a course that I wanted to take. How can I get into this course?

There are a couple of reasons why you may have been unable to enrol in a particular course. Most commonly it is because the course if full. If this is the case, pick up an "Unsuccessful Attempt to Register Form" from outside of the academic advisor's office. Fill it out and drop it off in the course instructor's mailbox and this will put you on a waiting list to get registered in the course.


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The other main reasons for not being allowed to register for a course are that it requires instructor approval (possibly because you are not a psychology major) or you do not have the perquisites for the particular course. This may happen with all psychology courses numbered 200 and above, but particularly with 300 and 400 level courses. In both cases, you need to contact the course instructor and ask them to sign you into the course. If you cannot meet with them immediately, it is a good idea to fill out the form mentioned above in order to get on a waiting list as it is likely that there may be other students in your predicament. Please note that if a course is "sign in only" that priority is given to upper year psychology majors and then to non-psychology majors.


How do I find out what distance education courses are available?

Schedules for Distance Education courses are available on the Flexible Learning web site (http://www.uwindsor.ca/flexible) and on the SIS.


Where do I find out information regarding the process for applying for graduate school?

One of our professors, Dr. Stewart Page, has put together an excellent resources of FAQs on his website. Also, for detailed information on programs throughout Canada visit the Canadian Psychological Association web site .


How do I obtain a volunteer position in an organization related to psychology?

There are several options. First, you can contact one of the mental health organizations in Windsor to see if they are accepting undergraduate volunteers. You can find a comprehensive list of such organizations in Windsor and Essex County by searching the Community Information Database at Information Windsor. You can also contact the VIP (Volunteer Internship Program) located in Dillon Hall and ask them to assist you in your search. Last, in your fourth year you can take one of Psychology's two practicum courses (46-428 or 46-429) which will give you some experience working in an applied setting.

Where can I go to get assistance writing papers and taking multiple-choice exams?

The Academic Writing Centre is open to all students and provides assistance with written grammar, idea generation and can offer guidance with regards to writing style and citations. They also offer a variety of workshops for students such as business writing, writing for English as a second language, and research writing techniques. On their website you can find a number of helpful links to referencing and citation guides.

The Educational Development Centre offers workshops throughout the year under the S.T.E.P.S. banner. From coaching you to success when writing multiple-choice tests to organizing your workspace, S.T.E.P.S. workshops can help you study smarter and get better grades.

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