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Elective Help!
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I'm going to be a 2nd year nursing student and after checking my timetable, I have realized I have a conflict with the elective I have chosen. I am extremely worried that I won't be able to find another elective that fits into my schedule as it was difficult to get into any elective at all when course registration opened up. In the worst possible case scenario, where I am unable to find any elective that fits into my schedule, what options do I have? Please help!!  |
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Hey everyone!
I'm going to be a 2nd year nursing student and after checking my timetable, I have realized I have a conflict with the elective I have chosen. I am extremely worried that I won't be able to find another elective that fits into my schedule as it was difficult to get into any elective at all when course registration opened up. In the worst possible case scenario, where I am unable to find any elective that fits into my schedule, what options do I have? Please help!! |
You can keep it, but McMaster isn't responsible for any exam conflicts you might have involving that elective. You can also drop it and take a course during the summer.
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Will the lack of an elective during the fall/winter term have an effect on OSAP funding?
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Will the lack of an elective during the fall/winter term have an effect on OSAP funding?
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There are A LOT of courses though, I'm sure you'll find one if you look hard enough.
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Yeah thanks. I'm worried about the effect on my OSAP funding, 'cause it's kinda crucial that I have it. I've been tirelessly going through the master timetable to find courses that fit into my schedule, and I hope that I'm able to get into one of them. If I still can't manage to get into any compatible elective, is the summer elective my only option?
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Yeah thanks. I'm worried about the effect on my OSAP funding, 'cause it's kinda crucial that I have it. I've been tirelessly going through the master timetable to find courses that fit into my schedule, and I hope that I'm able to get into one of them. If I still can't manage to get into any compatible elective, is the summer elective my only option?
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Don't forget that you might also be able to change around your sections to accommodate other courses. You could also overload next year if you have the GPA (I think it's 7.0).
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It will affect your OSAP entitlement but only slightly (approximately $600--the cost of the course). So do not worry too much about missing out on OSAP. You will still be 90% registered if you are unable to find another elective (which is unlikely, you will find one).
Also, I am only registered 90% and am still getting near the maximum from OSAP.
You'll be fine.
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just keep trying they open up eventually
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Thanks everyone for your help, I got into a course that fits into my schedule, after hours toiling on SOLAR !
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Yeah I'd assume it would, since you'd no longer be taking a full course load.
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A full course load according to OSAP I think is 60% of your required courses. If you drop one course you'd still be taking a "full course load" won't you?
I do know that after a certain number of dropped courses, OSAP requests you to repay the cost of the course but I think that's for 3 courses. Not entirely sure, can anyone clarify? |
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