Continuing Studies at UVic – Sept–Dec 2020

WE WOOLLY MISSED YOU! THE ROYAL BC MUSEUM HAS REOPENED We’ve given our health and safety program the mammoth treatment. Our phased opening will be complete September 7, when all galleries will be open to welcome you. Visit your favourite display or come discover something new. Get your timed ticket and plan your visit at rbcm.ca continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 SCIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION 51

General The Farquhar at UVic University of Victoria Legacy information Art Galleries The Farquhar at UVic is the largest performing CAMPUS SERVICES arts venue located on campus, presenting high At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, profile music, theatre, dance and performances art works to promote dialogue around issues Academic accommodations by many community groups. It is also home to that matter. Our exhibitions and programs all UVic convocation ceremonies. Student Rush activate research and learning through university At Continuing Studies at UVic, we want to Tickets ($10) are available with a valid ONECard and community collaborations. Mentorship is support all of our students towards achieving two weeks in advance of select Farquhar critical to Legacy’s operations while providing success. Sometimes this means providing Presented events. Students are encouraged real-life museum and collection work experience academic accommodations to reduce barriers to follow The Farquhar at UVic’s Facebook and enabling students to be better prepared for and provide different ways of meeting essential Twitter feeds for more information on upcoming future careers. course or program requirements. Of course, shows and on Student Rush Tickets availability: fulfilling these requirements remains the facebook.com/UVicFarq and twitter.com/ Legacy has three main sites for rotating responsibility of learners, but there are things UVicFarquhar. exhibitions including the Legacy Art Gallery that we can do to help. Some barriers could Downtown, on campus at the Legacy Maltwood, include: FOR MORE INFORMATION and in the First Peoples House. Additionally, 250-721-8480 | uvic.ca/farquhar more than 2,000 works from the collection are • Mobility challenges on display in buildings across campus and in the • Visual impairment (low vision/blind) University Food Services community, underlining the educational and • Learning disability, ADHD community-building roles of art. All free to enjoy! • Deaf or hard of hearing University Food Services (UNFS) operates • Chronic pain the following: The Legacy Art Gallery Downtown is UVic’s • Anxiety primary gallery space. It is a lively and engaging • Arts Place, Fine Arts Building centre for arts that is easily accessible to the Learners with long-term or chronic medical community and features rotating exhibitions. issues and learners with disabilities are • BiblioCafé, McPherson Library The Legacy Downtown is also a site for public encouraged to contact our student support programs, and both university and coordinator as early as possible to see how we • Court Café, Fraser Building community events. can best support their learning. • Halftime, CARSA Legacy Maltwood (at the Mearns Centre – FOR MORE INFORMATION McPherson Library on campus) is located on the Student Support Coordinator: • Mac’s, MacLaurin Building lower level of the McPherson Library. Gallery 250-721-8473 | [email protected] hours are the same as the library. The Legacy continuingstudies.uvic.ca/campus-info • Mystic Market, University Centre (10 outlets) Maltwood features rotating exhibitions and is a storage and reference facility. Mearns Centre for Learning – • Nibbles & Bytes Café, Engineering Lab Wing McPherson Library FOR MORE INFORMATION • SciCafé, Bob Wright Building Legacy Art Gallery Downtown, 630 Yates Street The Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson 250-721-6562 | legacy.uvic.ca Library provides a comfortable, positive and When students, faculty and staff use their 10 am–4 pm, Wednesday–Saturday welcoming learning environment for students ONECard Flex Funds at any UNFS outlet, they June–August extended hours: We are open until and allows cold food and covered drinks in most receive a 5% discount on their purchase. Please 8 pm every Thursday in the summer! Free and areas. Continuing Studies students taking any note that purchases made at the Village Market open to the public. non-credit course are eligible to borrow library or General Store are exempt from this discount. materials. Visit the Loan Desk to set up your free Campus guests may obtain a GUESTCard from UVic Alumni Association community card and start exploring the libraries’ the ONECard Office that also provides 5% off resources with borrowing privileges. purchases at all UNFS outlets. The UVic Alumni Association represents all graduates of the University of Victoria, including FOR MORE INFORMATION You may add Flex Funds to your ONECard at graduates of diploma and certificate programs. UVic Libraries Loan Desk: 250-721-8230 uvic.ca/food or in person at the ONECard or We encourage active, lifelong involvement in the [email protected] | uvic.ca/library UNFS Office. university’s teaching, research and community- outreach efforts. Students residing outside Victoria, contact Note: This fall, some UNFS outlets may be closed Distance Learning and Research Infoline: temporarily due to reduced student numbers The association offers a host of benefits and 250-721-6488 | [email protected] as a result of COVID-19. services that link alumni with their university. Visit us at alumni.uvic.ca and learn about our FOR MORE INFORMATION events, programs and services. The UVic Torch 250-472-4777 | [email protected] | uvic.ca/food Alumni Magazine is mailed free of charge and we distribute a monthly electronic newsletter to all alumni who provide us with their email address. FOR MORE INFORMATION 250-721-6000 | [email protected] | alumni.uvic.ca GENERAL INFORMATION 52

UVic Bookstore / Blink Print / 11 Tillicum Centre/UVic via Gorge, Fort, Oak Bay Emergency procedures – just in case Computer Store / Starbucks and Cadboro Bay 12 University Heights/UVic via Garnet, Kenmore Although major emergencies on campus are The UVic Bookstore offers a variety of items and San Juan unlikely, it’s a good idea to be prepared. Here essential to academic success, including new and 13 Ten Mile Point/UVic via Cadboro Bay are a few tips to help you respond when the used texts, and digital versions when available. and Arbutus unexpected happens. All textbooks requested by faculty are stocked in 14 Vic General/UVic via Oak Bay Junction, Yates, the store. Textbook listings are available in-store Craigflower and Victoria General Hospital • Download the UVic SafetyApp and sign up for and online, three weeks before the beginning 15 Esquimalt/UVic via HMC Dockyard, Esquimalt, UVic Emergency Alerts. Visit uvic.ca/alerts. of each term. At the beginning and end of each Fort, Oak Bay and Foul Bay term, the Bookstore buys back used texts at up to 16 Uptown/UVic via McKenzie and Carey • Use texting, not calls, to tell people you’re safe. 50% of the new retail price if they are in demand. 26 Dockyard/UVic via McKenzie, Saanich Road, Texts in demand are listed on the website. Tillicum and HMC Dockyard • Medical emergency? Call 911 and Campus 39 Westhills/Interurban/Royal Oak/UVic via Security Services: 250-721-7599. Provide the The Bookstore’s general book department carries Shelbourne, Royal Oak, Interurban, Watkiss location of emergency. a comprehensive selection of both academic Way, Island Hwy and Goldstream and general titles and can special order any 51 Langford Exchange/UVic via McKenzie, • Fire? Pull the fire alarm and get out of the book currently in print that is not currently Glanford and Island Hwy building—follow the instructions of the stocked. The Bookstore also handles regalia 76 Swartz Bay/UVic via McKenzie, Pat Bay emergency coordinators wearing safety vests. rentals for graduates, offers a wide selection of Hwy and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal contemporary UVic crested clothing, school and • Earthquake? Drop, Cover and Hold On. Do stationery supplies, and has a unique gift section. FOR MORE INFORMATION not leave the building until the shaking stops. BC Transit: 250-382-6161 | bctransit.com Head towards the playing fields behind CARSA Blink Print is a wide format print shop located For up-to-date route changes, visit the website and stay away from the buildings. on the lower level of the Bookstore. They offer or use Next Ride Trip Planner. the most affordable large format printing on • Threat of violence? Protect yourself by getting campus which includes presentation posters, Campus safety out, hiding, or as a last resort—fight. signs, banners, decals and more. Blink’s services are open to the public as well as the campus Campus Security Services is committed to • If you evacuate a building, take your wallet, community. promoting a safe and welcoming environment to keys and cell phone with you. enhance the well-being of students, staff, faculty The Computer Store carries a wide selection of and visitors, and to protect all university property. • If you see something, say something—call 911 laptops, hardware and accessories. Campus Security Services is open 24 hours a or Campus Security Services: 250-721-7599 to day, seven days a week. A“safe haven”is located report an emergency or unusual behaviour. There is a Starbucks located on the lower level just inside their front doors should you need of the Bookstore. help at any time. SafeWalk services are available Parking any time to anyone wanting an escort within FOR MORE INFORMATION campus boundaries. Campus Alone is available Pay parking is in effect Monday to Saturday, UVic Bookstore / Computer Store: 24 hours a day for individu­ als who work/study 24 hours. Pay by Licence (PBL) is in effect on 250-721-8311 | uvicbookstore.ca in isolated areas on campus and are concerned campus, visitors are required to enter their For up-to-date hours, visit the website. about their personal safety. Security Officers act licence plate at the parking dispenser at the time as First Responders trained to handle all medical of purchase. Parking permits may be purchased Blink Print: 250-472-4590 emergencies. Crime prevention, personal safety at any of the parking permit dispensers located [email protected] | uvic.ca/print infor­mation and workshops are available. in lots outside Ring Road or in advance online at parking.uvic.ca. VISITING THE UVIC CAMPUS Reminders: These permits are valid only in the General The University of Victoria encour­ages visitors to • Be alert and aware of your surroundings Parking areas in numbered lots only, not at use sustainable transportation to get to campus: parking meters or Reserved Parking areas. The transit, walking, cycling and car­pooli­ng. For • Trust your instincts lots inside Ring Road are for Reserved permit detailed information on travel choices available, holders until after 5 pm weekdays, at which time please visit: uvic.ca/sustainability/topics/ • Plan your route and vary it, if possible General permit holders may park. The “after transportation/drivingalternatives. 5 pm” rule for General Parking permits does not • Park in well-lit areas apply to the areas marked “24-hour Reserved.” Buses Dispensers accept both coin and credit cards. • Keep your vehicle locked The campus bus terminal is located beside the There are a number of short-term parking meters Campus Services Buildi­ng, Finnerty Road. The • Wallets and purses are attractive targets to provided for visitor use. campus is served by the following bus routes: thieves—don’t leave unattended FOR MORE INFORMATION 4 UVic/Downtown via Hillside, Douglas, Fairfield • Have your keys ready before you get to Campus Security Services and Gorge your vehicle 250-721-6683 | uvic.ca/security/parking 7 UVic/Downtown via Douglas, Fairfield, May and Foul Bay • Check interior of vehicle before entering 9 Royal Oak/UVic via Interurban, Burnside, Gorge and Hillside FOR MORE INFORMATION Campus Security Services / SafeWalk Services: 250-721-7599 | web.uvic.ca/security Personal Safety Coordinator: 250-721-8981 continuingstudies.uvic.ca • 250-472-4747 GENERAL INFORMATION 53

How to Registration payment programs or courses. If a course or offering register is cancelled/rescheduled, the liability of the All registrations must be accompanied by full Division of Con­tinuing Studies is limited to a Online registration payment: cash/debit card (in person only), refund of your course fee, or, if desired, transfer VISIT: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/register cheques, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and to another offering. American Express. Phone/online registrations are To register online, please follow the secure by credit card only. To withdraw from a course, let us know in person registration process on our website. Search for a or by phone (250-472-4747): course by name or by topic and then follow the Goods and Services Tax instructions for purchase via our Shop Cart. • At least seven days prior to the first meeting Some Continuing Studies courses are subject to of a short-term, intensive course, workshop or Walk-in registration Goods and Services Tax (GST). If GST is pay­able, conference, with limited enrolment. it is indicated alongside the tuition fee in the Register at the Continuing Studies Building (see course description. • Prior to the second class when a course meets campus map on back page). Office hours are once or twice weekly over a period of several weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Confirmation and classroom location weeks. University of Victoria After you register, you will receive a confirmation Depending on your method of payment, a 3800 Finnerty Road receipt with the classroom location, date and refund will be either mailed to you or credited Continuing Studies Building time. Most courses are held on campus. If you to your credit card. The Canada Revenue Agency (Corner of Ring and Gabriola Roads) have not received your confirmation receipt by requires that we request the return of your 2nd Floor Reception the day before the class begins, please call original receipt. Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 250-472-4747 for help locating the classroom. If you withdraw from a course, an admini­strative P hone registration Scents and perfumes fee may be charged for processing. The amount CALL: 250-472-4747 may vary according to the type of course, but will In consideration of others, please refrain from be a minimum of $15. Weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm using scented products in classrooms. Note: Some programs have special refund policies Mail registration Use of educational technologies as printed in their individual course descrip­tions. Print and fill out the registration form found Instructors in some courses may use a variety of Bursary program online at continuingstudies.uvic.ca/RegForm educational technology in a course including, and mail to: internet-based applications, cloud services Each term the Division of Continuing Studies and social media. The use of this technology is offers bursaries totalling $1,000 to assist learners University of Victoria intended to enhance and deliver education to in furthering their education. Bursaries will be Division of Continuing Studies students and is part of student engagement at awarded to learners who can display evidence of PO Box 1700 STN CSC the university. Some of these technologies may a commitment to lifelong learning and who can Victoria, BC  V8W 2Y2 collect, use, disclose and store students’ personal demonstrate financial need. information outside of Canada. If students do Registration reminders not want their personal information stored or Applica­tions are available on our website at accessed outside of Canada, instructors will try to continuingstudies.uvic.ca/bursary or in person: • Provide account number, CVD number, expiry provide privacy-protective options (such as using date and signature if paying by credit card. an alias or nickname to register). However, in University of Victoria some instances, courses may not be available to 3800 Finnerty Road • Notify us of an address change. students if they do not consent to the disclosure Continuing Studies Building • Make cheques payable to University of Victoria. of their personal information outside of Canada. (Corner of Ring and Gabriola Roads) • If a course is full, your registration will be If the course is required for the completion of a 2nd Floor Reception credential, alternatives will be provided. Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 placed on a waiting list. Tuition fee tax deductions Term application deadlines: Registration process Jan. 15 and Aug. 15 Keep your confirmation receipt as it is your To avoid disappointment, register as soon as official income tax receipt. Your tuition fees may HOLIDAY CLOSURES possible. Many courses fill up quickly while be tax deductible if the total fees paid to UVic in others will be cancelled one week prior to the a calendar year exceed $100. You may combine The University of Victoria is closed on statutory start date if they do not meet their minimum the fees of more than one course so their total holidays and from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 (inclusive). enrolment. If we are unable to register you in a exceeds the $100 minimum. You may still register online during the holiday course because it is full, you will be placed on a periods. Unless otherwise noted, classes will not waiting list and contacted if a space becomes Cancellations, withdrawals, refunds be held on statutory holidays. available. Your payment will not be processed unless space is available for you in the class. The Division of Continuing Studies reserves FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES the right to cancel/res­ chedule courses or other CALL 250-472-4747 offerings without notice, and to establish special regulations for admission to non-degree HOW TO REGISTER 54

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