Table of Contents - Academic Calendar 2011-2012 (November 1, 2011)
- I. General Information and Admissions
- 1. Welcome to Mount Allison University
- 2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
- Definitions
- Calendar of Events 2011-2012
- Provisional Calendar of Events 2012-2013 (subject to change)
- 3. Admission
- 3.1. Contact Information
- 3.2. Admission to the University
- 3.2.1. Admission Criteria
- 3.2.2. Students with Disabilities
- 3.2.3. Early Admission
- 3.2.4. Refusal of Admission
- 3.2.5. Special Circumstances
- 3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
- 3.3.1. Provincial Requirements
- 3.3.2. Minimum Grade/Average
- 3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
- 3.4.1. University Preparatory Courses
- 3.4.2. Requirements for Specific Programs
- 3.4.3. Provincial Guidelines
- 3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
- 3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
- 3.6.1. American School System
- 3.6.2. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- 3.6.3. International Baccalaureate
- 3.6.4. Baccalaureate
- 3.6.5. Other Educational Systems
- 3.7. English Requirements
- 3.8. Mature Students
- 3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing Advanced Placement
- 3.9.1. International Baccalaureate
- 3.9.2. Coll?e d'Enseignement G??al
et Professionnel (CEGEP)
- 3.9.3. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- 3.9.4. Advanced Placement 'AP' Program
- 3.9.5. New Brunswick Community College
- 3.10. Transfer Students
- 3.10.1. Transfer Credits
- 3.11. Visiting Students
- 3.12. Exchange Students
- 3.13. Special Circumstances
- 3.14. Graduate Studies
- 4. Fees
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
- 4.1.2. Tuition Fees
- 4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
- 4.1.4. Auditing Fees and Tuition for Senior
Citizens
- 4.1.5. Mail Service Fee and Fitness Facility Fee
- 4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
- 4.1.7. Other Fees
- 4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
- 4.1.9. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
- 4.1.10. Mountie Money
- 4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
- 4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits
- 4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning
Students
- 4.2.5. Residence Deposits for Returning Students
- 4.2.6. Study Abroad & Exchange Fee
- 4.2.7. Registration Deposits for January
Admissions (New and Former Students)
- 4.2.8. Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
- 4.3. Payment of Fees
- 4.3.1. Payments and Charges
- 4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
- 4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students
Participating in Exchange Programs
- 4.3.6. Method of Payment
- 4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
- 4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
- 4.4.1. Late Processing Fees
- 4.4.2. Services Reinstatement Fee
- 4.4.3. Interest Charge
- 4.4.4. Appeals of Academic Standing
- 4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
- 4.5.1. Withdrawals Fall and Winter
- 4.5.2. Withdrawals Correspondence Courses
- 4.5.3. Withdrawals - Spring Term Courses
- 4.5.4. Residence and Meal Plan Withdrawals
- 4.5.5. Payments to Students from their Accounts
- 4.5.6. Required to Withdraw
- 5. Financial Assistance
- 5.1. Scholarships
- 5.1.1. Eligibility
- 5.1.2. Entrance Scholarships
- 5.1.3. The Bell Scholarship
- 5.1.4. The Confederation Scholarships
- 5.1.5. Scholarships for Returning Students
- 5.1.6. Scholarships Index
- 5.2. Bursaries
- 5.2.1. Entrance Bursary Program
- 5.2.2. President's Advisory Committee International Student Entrance Bursary Program
- 5.2.3. Bursaries Index
- 5.3. Pre-Theological Bursaries
- 5.3.1. The Mount Allison Theological Fund
- 5.3.2. Application Procedure
- 5.3.3. Pre-Theological Funds Index
- 5.4. Special Summer Research Scholarships
- 5.5. The Donald Cameron and Class of 50 Student Loan and Assistance Fund
- 6. Co-Curricular Life
- 6.1. The Student Union
- 6.2. The Argosy Weekly
- 6.3. CHMA FM
- 6.4. Garnet and Gold Society
- 6.5. Windsor Theatre
- 6.6. Student Entertainment Office
- 6.7. Residence Council
- 6.8. The Tantramarsh Club
- 6.9. Student Employment
- 6.10. Accommodation
- 6.10.1. Residences
- 6.10.2. Residence Application Procedure
- 6.10.3. Non-University Housing
- 6.11. Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics
- 6.11.1. Intercollegiate Athletics, Varsity Programs
- 6.11.2. Competitive Club Sports
- 6.11.3. Intramurals
- 6.11.4. Campus Recreation
- 6.11.5. Men's and Women's Intramural Councils
- 6.12. Religious Life on Campus
- 6.12.1. Introduction
- 6.12.2. The Chapel
- 6.12.3. Worship
- 6.12.4. The Chaplain
- 6.12.5. Student Groups
- 6.12.6. Programs
- 6.13. Student Life
- 6.13.1. The Vice-President International and Student Affairs
- 6.13.2. Academic Concerns
- 6.13.3. Academic Support
- 6.13.4. Writing Resource Centre
- 6.13.5. Math Resource Centre
- 6.13.6. Residence Academic Mentors
- 6.13.7. Academic Tutors
- 6.14. Student Life Resources
- 6.14.1. Personal Counselling
- 6.14.2. Sexual Harassment Advisor
- 6.14.3. Career Services Office
- 6.14.4. Employment
- 6.14.5. Health Services
- 6.14.6. Student Health Insurance
- 6.14.7. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
- 6.14.8. Lifestyle Concerns
- 6.14.9. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
- 6.14.10. International Students
- 6.14.11. Governance
- 6.15. Services for Students With Disabilities
- 6.15.1. Policy on Students with Disabilities
- 6.15.2. Wellness Centre
- 6.15.3. The Meighen Centre
- 7. General Information
- 7.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
- 7.2. The Libraries' Endowment Funds
- 7.3. The Mount Allison Federated Alumni, Inc.
- 7.3.1. Alumni Board of Directors
- 7.4. Computer Facilities
- 7.4.1. Software
- 7.4.2. Campus Network
- 7.4.3. Residence Networking
- 7.4.4. Computing Services
- 7.5. Mount Allison University Bookstore
- 7.6. Banking Services
- 7.7. Performing Arts Series
- 8. Personnel
- 8.1. Officers of the University
- 8.2. The Regents of Mount Allison
- 8.3. The Senate of Mount Allison
- 8.4. Officers of Administration
- 8.5. Chancellors Emeriti
- 8.6. Presidents Emeriti
- 8.7. Registrars Emeriti
- 8.8. Professors Emeriti
- 8.9. Librarians Emeriti
- 8.10. Academic Staff
- 8.10.1. Professors
- 8.10.2. Librarians
- 8.11. Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and
Research
- 8.12. Student Life
- 8.13. Department of Physical Recreation and
Athletics
- 9. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships; Endowed Chairs; Faculty Awards
- 9.1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
- 9.1.1. The Josiah Wood Lectureship
- 9.1.2. The Bronfman Lecture Series
- 9.1.3. The Crake Lectureship in Classical Studies
- 9.1.4. The Wilford B. Jonah Lecture Series
- 9.1.5. Crake Doctoral Fellowship in Classics
- 9.1.6. The Ebbutt Memorial Trust for Religious Studies
- 9.2. Endowed Chairs
- 9.2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
- 9.2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
- 9.2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
- 9.2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
- 9.2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
- 9.2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
- 9.2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
- 9.2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
- 9.2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
- 9.2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
- 9.2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
- 9.2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
- 9.3. Faculty Awards
- 9.3.1. The Herbert and Leota Tucker Award
- 9.3.2. Imasco Paul Par?Medal and Awards of Excellence
- II. Academic Regulations
- 10. Academic Regulations
- 10.1. Communication
- 10.2. Registration
- 10.2.1. Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
- 10.2.2. Registration Deadline
- 10.2.3. Registration Deadline (Correspondence Courses)
- 10.2.4. Determining Year Level
- 10.2.5. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.2.6. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.2.7. Repeating Courses
- 10.2.8. Auditing Courses
- 10.3. Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
- 10.3.1. Deadline for Registration Changes
- 10.3.2. Changing Programs
- 10.3.3. Withdrawal Without Penalty
- 10.3.4. Course Withdrawal After the Deadline
- 10.3.5. Withdrawal from University
- 10.4. Transfer Credits
- 10.4.1. Letter of Permission to Take Courses at another Institution
- 10.5. Academic Integrity
- 10.5.1. Academic Dishonesty
- 10.5.2. Allegations of Academic Dishonesty
- 10.5.3. Academic Sanctions
- 10.6. Missed Coursework or Test
- 10.6.1. Missed Coursework or Tests
- 10.7. Examination Regulations
- 10.7.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.7.2. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer
term)
- 10.7.3. Viewing Examination Papers
- 10.7.4. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
- 10.7.5. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
- 10.7.6. Special Examinations
- 10.8. Evaluations of Student Performance
- 10.8.1. Grading Policies for Courses
- 10.8.2. Reporting of Grades
- 10.8.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
- 10.8.4. Prerequisite Grade Requirements
- 10.8.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
- 10.8.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.8.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.8.8. Grade Changes
- 10.8.9. Re-evaluation of a Grade
- 10.8.10. Aegrotat Standing
- 10.8.11. Assessment of Academic Standing
- 10.8.12. Good Standing
- 10.8.13. Unsatisfactory Standing
- 10.8.14. Academic Performance Indicators
- 10.8.15. Academic Probation
- 10.8.16. Academic Suspension
- 10.8.17. Academic Dismissal
- 10.8.18. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
- 10.8.19. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
- 10.8.20. Deans' List
- 10.9. Degree Requirements
- 10.9.1. Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
- 10.9.2. Academic Residency Requirements
- 10.9.3. Transfer Credits at the 3/4000 Level
- 10.9.4. Degree with Distinction Requirements
- 10.9.5. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
- 10.9.6. Submitting a Thesis
- 10.9.7. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
- 10.9.8. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
- 10.9.9. Honours Certificate
- 10.10. Graduation and Convocation
- 10.10.1. Application for Graduation
- 10.10.2. Completed Degree Requirements - May
- 10.10.3. Completed Degree Requirements - October
- 10.10.4. Academic Costumes
- 10.10.5. Authorized Hoods
- 10.10.6. Honorary Degrees
- 10.10.7. University Prizes Awarded at Convocation
- 10.11. Transcripts
- 10.11.1. Privacy of Transcripts
- 10.11.2. Transcript Requests
- 10.12. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
- 10.13. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
- 10.13.1. Statistics Canada
- 10.13.2. Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC)
- III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
- 11. Academic Programs
- 11.1. General Regulations
- 11.1.1. Graduating under one calendar
- 11.1.2. B.A. and B.Sc. Degree Requirements
- 11.1.3. Declaration of Major, Minor, Honours
- 11.2. Bachelor of Arts
- 11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
- 11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.2.5. Additional Minor
- 11.2.6. Double Major
- 11.2.7. Honours Degree
- 11.2.8. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.2.9. The Major as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.10. Disciplinary Major
- 11.2.11. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.2.12. Specially Approved Major
- 11.2.13. Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.14. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.15. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.2.16. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.2.17. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.2.18. Minors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.19. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.2.20. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
- 11.3. Bachelor of Science
- 11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
- 11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.3.3. Science Core
- 11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
- 11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
- 11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.3.7. Additional Minor
- 11.3.8. Double Major
- 11.3.9. Honours Degree
- 11.3.10. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.3.11. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
- 11.3.12. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.13. Disciplinary Major
- 11.3.14. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.3.15. Specially Approved Major
- 11.3.16. Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.17. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.18. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.3.19. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.3.20. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.3.21. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.22. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.3.23. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.4. Master of Science
- 11.4.1. Committee on Graduate Studies
- 11.4.2. Minimum Admission Requirements
- 11.4.3. Time Required
- 11.4.4. Course and Thesis Requirements
- 11.4.5. Standards of Achievement
- 11.4.6. Supervisory Committee
- 11.4.7. Special Departmental Regulations
- 11.4.8. Application Procedure
- 11.4.9. Master of Science Course Listing
- 11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.1. Primary Objective
- 11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
- 11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
- 11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.8. Elective Credits
- 11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
- 11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
- 11.5.12. Major from Other Disciplines
- 11.5.13. Transferring to Commerce
- 11.5.14. Certified Management Accounting Stream
- 11.6. Bachelor of Music
- 11.6.1. Financial Assistance
- 11.6.2. Entrance Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree
- 11.6.3. Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree
- 11.6.4. Music Ensembles
- 11.6.5. Recitals
- 11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
- 11.7.1. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
- 11.7.2. Additional Admission Requirements
- 11.7.3. Advanced Status
- 11.7.4. Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
- 11.7.5. Entrance Scholarship
- 11.8. Certificate of Bilingualism
- 11.8.1. Information and Regulations
- 11.8.2. Standards
- 11.9. Certificat De Bilinguisme
- 11.9.1. Renseignements
- 11.9.2. Niveaux Requis
- 11.10. Pre-Professional Requirements
- 11.11. International Programs
- 11.11.1. Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
- 11.11.2. MASSIE PROGRAM
- 11.11.3. Academic Credit for Independent Experiential Learning
- 12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
- American Studies
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
- Anthropology
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
- SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
- Art History
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- ART HISTORY COURSES
- OTHER ART HISTORY COURSES
- Aviation
- Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
- Biochemistry
- Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
- BIOCHEMISTRY COURSES
- Biology
- Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
- BIOLOGY COURSES
- Canadian Public Policy
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
- Canadian Studies
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
- CANADIAN STUDIES COURSES
- Chemistry
- Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
- CHEMISTRY COURSES
- Classics
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- CLASSICAL STUDIES COURSES
- GREEK COURSES
- LATIN COURSES
- Cognitive Science
- Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
- Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- COMMERCE COURSES
- Computer Science
- Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
- Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
- COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
- Drama Studies
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
- DRAMA COURSES
- Economics
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
- ECONOMICS COURSES
- English Literatures
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGLISH PROGRAM
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- ENGLISH COURSES
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Fine Arts
- THE B.F.A. PROGRAM
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- STUDIO COURSES
- Art History Courses
- French Studies
- Geography
- Geography and Environment
- Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
- GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSES
- German Studies
- Greek
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- BASIC COURSES
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- HISTORY COURSES
- International Economics and Business
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
- International Relations
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSES
- Japanese Studies
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
- Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
- MATHEMATICS COURSES
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- PLACEMENT
- FRENCH STUDIES
- GERMAN STUDIES
- HISPANIC STUDIES
- JAPANESE STUDIES
- LINGUISTICS
- MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES
- Music
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- MUSIC COURSES
- RECITAL AND CONCERTS
- PRACTICE FACILITIES
- Philosophy
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- BASIC COURSES
- Physics
- Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
- Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
- PHYSICS COURSES
- Political Science
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
- Psychology
- Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
- PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
- Religious Studies
- RELIGIOUS STUDIES ELECTIVES
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES
- Science
- SCIENCE COURSE
- Sociology
- Disciplinary B.A. Programs
- SOCIOLOGY COURSES
- SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
- Sociology / Anthropology
- Interdisciplinary Program
- Spanish Studies
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
- WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES COURSES
- Index
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The following regulations apply to students in all undergraduate
degree or certificate programs. Students are responsible for knowing and
adhering to these regulations as well as to the regulations pertaining to
their particular programs.
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Email is an official means of communication for academic and
administrative purposes at Mount Allison.
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An email address assigned to a student by the university is the
only email address used by Mount Allison for communication with
students for academic and administrative purposes.
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Students are responsible for frequently checking their Mount
Allison email address to remain current with administrative and
academic notifications.
10.2.1 Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
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Students are responsible for their registration.
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Normally courses are added, changed, or dropped by the student
through CONNECT.
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Within 24 hours of making a change students should confirm
their registration on MY CLASS SCHEDULE. If it does not reflect the
addition, change, or deletion, or if students have problems viewing
their schedule through CONNECT, they should contact the Registrar's
Office.
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Some academic departments require pre-registration of returning
students for courses in their departments. For further information,
please consult department heads.
10.2.2 Registration Deadline
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All full and part-time students must register each year
according to procedures and time frames supplied by the Registrar's
Office. Failure to do so results in a financial penalty and possible
denial of registration in certain courses.
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In September and in January no students may register after the
second Friday of each term unless approved by an Academic Dean on
presentation of a medical certificate or on compassionate
grounds.
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In May no students may register after the first Friday of the
term unless approved by an Academic Dean on presentation of a medical
certificate or on compassionate grounds.
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For specific intensive study courses the Registrar's Office
will designate the deadline for registration.
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Attending a course while not on the class list does not
constitute registration and is not a basis for approval of a request
for late registration.
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Within one week after the date for changes in registration at
the beginning of each term, instructors will verify the list of
students registered in the course.
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Students must be properly registered in a course to receive a
grade on any assignment or test.
10.2.3 Registration Deadline (Correspondence Courses)
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Correspondence courses allow students to acquire credits toward
a degree in a flexible, self-paced manner and are offered during the
Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms.
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In September and in January full-time students registering for
any correspondence course must follow the registration deadline
specified in Regulation 10.2.2. Any correspondence course must be
completed by the end of the academic term in which it was
started.
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In May full-time students registering for any correspondence
course must register before June 30. All correspondence courses must
be completed by the day on which Fall term courses begin.
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Part-time students may begin a correspondence course on the
first day of any month, but must register for the course no later
than the fifteenth day of the month prior to the desired start date.
The correspondence course must be completed within sixteen weeks of
the start date.
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Extensions to the completion deadlines for correspondence
courses can be granted by an Academic Dean. If an extension is
granted, an extension fee will apply (see Section 4.1.7).
10.2.4 Determining Year Level
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A student's year level is determined two times a year: 1) after
Winter term grades have been recorded (normally by the end of May);
and 2) after Spring/Summer term grades have been recorded (normally
by mid-September).
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Students who have earned less than 24 credits have first-year
standing.
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Students who have earned 24 to 53 credits have second-year
standing.
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Students who have earned 54 to 83 credits have third-year
standing.
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Students who have earned 84 or more credits have fourth-year
standing.
10.2.5 Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
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Full-time students are expected to register for the equivalent
of 30 credits in the Fall and Winter terms, normally 15 credits per
term. Students in any program may add ensemble credits in Music to a
normal course load.
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Full-time students who are in Good Standing are permitted to
take up to six credits through correspondence as part of a normal
course load.
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Students with first-year standing are not normally permitted to
register for more than 15 credits per term.
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Students with second- or third-year standing who are in Good
Standing may register for up to 18 credits per term, provided they
have attained a TGPA of at least 2.0 in the previous Fall or Winter
term. Students in Good Standing who do not meet this requirement must
have permission from the appropriate Academic Dean in order to
register for overload credits.
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Students with fourth-year standing who are in Good Standing may
register for up to 18 credits per term. Students who are not in Good
Standing must have permission from the appropriate Academic Dean in
order to register for overload credits.
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The permission of the appropriate Academic Dean is required for
registration above 18 credits per term.
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Students who qualify to overload under Section 10.2.5d or
10.2.5e may only register for the overload for the following Fall and
Winter terms after June 1.
10.2.6 Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
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Students may register for a maximum of 12 credits, including a
maximum of 6 credits from correspondence courses, during the
Spring/Summer term.
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Students must be in Good Standing to register for
correspondence courses.
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The permission of the appropriate Academic Dean is required for
registration above the limits specified in Section 10.2.6a.
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No student may take the same course more than three times or be
examined in it more than four times.
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No student may take an Applied Music course more than twice or
be examined in it more than three times.
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Students admitted to the university who wish to audit a course
must obtain written permission of the instructor before formally
registering for the course.
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The instructor may deny permission to audit the course.
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The nature and degree of class participation must be clarified
in advance and are at the discretion of the course instructor.
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Students auditing a course will not write final examinations or
receive a grade for the course.
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The notation of 'AU' will be indicated on the transcript upon
verification by the instructor that the student has completed the
specified nature and degree of class participation. If such
verification is not received, a 'W' is automatically recorded on the
transcript.
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A course may not be changed from credit to audit or from audit
to credit status after the last day of the change in registration
period.
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Registration and withdrawal deadlines apply to audited
courses.
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Fees are payable as indicated in the Financial Information
section of the Calendar.
10.3 Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
10.3.1 Deadline for Registration Changes
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Registration changes for 3 credit Fall or Winter term courses
are allowed until the second Friday of each term.
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Registration changes for all 3 and 6 credit full year courses
are allowed until the second Friday of the Fall term.
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Registration changes for Spring/Summer term courses are allowed
until the first Friday of the term.
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For specific intensive study courses the Registrar's Office
will designate the deadline for registration changes.
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A student wishing to transfer from one program to another must
apply to the Registrar's Office for a transfer, not later than the
date specified for each program in the Calendar of Events (Section
2.2).
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Request for Change of Degree Program forms are available on the
Registrar's Office web page.
10.3.3 Withdrawal Without Penalty
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All students registered during the Fall and Winter terms may
withdraw without academic penalty from a 3 credit course before the
end of the eighth week of term.
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All students registered during the Fall and Winter terms may
withdraw without penalty from a 6 credit course or a full year 3
credit course before the end of the second week in the Winter
term.
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Students registered for non-correspondence courses during
Spring/Summer term may withdraw without academic penalty before the
end of the fourth week of classes. Students wishing to withdraw from
these courses must notify the Registrar's Office in writing. Please
see section 4.5.3 for financial information.
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For specific intensive study courses the Registrar's Office
will designate the deadline for withdrawal without penalty.
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Part-time students registered in a correspondence course or
full-time students registered in a correspondence course in the
Spring/Summer term may withdraw without academic penalty by notifying
the Registrar's Office in writing provided that such withdrawal
occurs before not more than half the normal time limit for the course
has elapsed.
10.3.4 Course Withdrawal After the Deadline
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A student who wishes to withdraw after the deadline because of
a serious ongoing medical or personal issue that makes completion of
a course unreasonable may apply to the Dean's Office to request
consideration of a 'W' designation by completing a Dean's Permission
Request Form. Where appropriate, documentation from a medical
professional to support the request for late withdrawal may be
required.
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Any student who does not withdraw from a course in accordance
with these regulations must remain registered in the course for the
remainder of the term and will receive a grade.
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Any request for late withdrawal must normally be submitted
before the last day of classes of the term in which late withdrawal
is being requested.
10.3.5 Withdrawal from University
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A student may withdraw from the University without academic
penalty by submitting written notification to the Director of Student
Life prior to the deadline for withdrawals from 3 and 6 credit
courses as outlined in the Calendar of Events (Section 2.2).
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A student who withdraws from the University after this time,
will remain registered and will receive grades, and Regulation
10.8.12 (Assessment of Academic Standing) will apply unless, on the
recommendation of the Vice President International and Student
Affairs, ' the student is granted late withdrawal because of serious
ongoing medical or personal issues.
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Any request for late withdrawal must normally be submitted
before the last day of classes of the term in which late withdrawal
is being requested.
10.4.1 Letter of Permission to Take Courses at another Institution
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Students planning to take courses at another university for
Mount Allison credit must first obtain the Registrar's approval, by
completing an Application for a Letter of Permission, available on
the Registrar's Office web page.
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Letters of Permission are only issued on a retroactive basis if
the application is made before the end of the academic term following
completion of the course. A late application fee will be charged (see
Section 4.4.1b).
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Students must be in Good Standing to take courses on Letter of
Permission at another university.
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If approval is granted, a Letter of Permission will be issued
on payment of the requisite fee. A passing grade may be accepted for
transfer credit; however, students must obtain a grade of at least C-
in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise,
written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program
Co-ordinator must be obtained.
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Transfer credits are recorded on the transcript with credit
value only, no grade is recorded and they are excluded from the Grade
Point Average.
10.5.1 Academic Dishonesty
All students at Mount Allison are expected to conduct themselves in
an ethical manner in their academic work. It is the policy of the
University that academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The following
offences constitute major instances of academic dishonesty, and are subject to discipline:
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plagiarism or the misrepresentation of another's work, whether
ideas, or words, or creative works, published or unpublished, as
one's own;
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submission of any work for credit for which credit has
previously been obtained or is being sought in another course,
without the prior express written consent of the appropriate
instructor(s);
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falsification of results in laboratory experiments, field trip
exercises or other assignments;
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use of unauthorized aid or assistance including unauthorized
group work, and copying in tests and examinations;
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impersonation of another student in a test, examination or
assignment or knowingly permitting another to impersonate
oneself;
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alteration or falsification of transcripts or other academic
records or submission of false credentials;
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unauthorized access, use, or alteration of computer data sets;
unauthorized use of another's computer account; use of computer
accounts for unauthorized purposes;
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willful or negligent damage to the academic work of another
member of the university;
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interference with the academic processes of the
university;
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any other form of misrepresentation, cheating, fraudulent
academic behaviour or other improper academic conduct of comparable
severity;
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knowingly helping another to engage in academically dishonest
behaviour (including, but not limited to providing questions and/or
answers to a test or examination, providing an essay, lab report,
etc. which is subsequently plagiarized or submitted by another
student as his/her own work.)
10.5.2 Allegations of Academic Dishonesty
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All allegations of academic dishonesty will be reported to the
Chair of the Academic Judicial Committee.
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Academic dishonesty may be alleged by a course instructor, with
respect to a course or courses taught by him/her. If the student
admits the allegation, a sanction or sanctions will be imposed by the
instructor, who will inform the Department Head, the Dean and the
Chair of the Academic Judicial committee of both the charge and the
sanction(s). If the student disputes the allegation, s/he OR the
instructor may request that the Academic Judicial Committee hear the
case. If the student admits the charge, but disputes the severity of
the academic penalty, s/he may appeal to the Department Head and /or
Academic Dean.
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Academic dishonesty may be alleged by a member (or members) of
the university community other than a course instructor (e.g.
invigilator(s) in examinations, other students, Computing Services
staff, etc.). If the allegation involves a course, it will be
referred to the course instructor, who will follow procedures as in
10.13.2 (a) and (b). If the allegation does not involve a specific
course or courses, it will be referred to the appropriate Academic
Dean(s), who will report it to the Chair of the Academic Judicial
Committee and act as plaintiff(s). The Academic Judicial Committee
will hear cases reported by the Academic Dean(s) and will determine
sanctions if the charge is upheld.
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All decisions of the Academic Judicial Committee may be
appealed to the Academic Appeals Committee.
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If the record shows that the student has previously been
subject to academic discipline, the case will be referred by the
Chair to the Academic Judicial Committee, which may impose additional
sanctions.
10.5.3 Academic Sanctions
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Academic sanctions which may be imposed by instructors,
Department Heads and Deans for course-related offenses may include,
but are not limited to, the following: failure on the work about
which the allegation has been made; failure on the course.
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Additional disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed by the
Academic Judicial Committee include probation, suspension, dismissal
or expulsion, which will be recorded on the transcript.
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Except in cases of expulsion, one year after the expiry of the
sanction the student may make a written request to the Registrar to
have the notation of the offence removed from the transcript.
10.6 Missed Coursework or Test
10.6.1 Missed Coursework or Tests
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Mount Allison University encourages students to take
responsibility for any health or personal problems that affect their
academic performance. If students miss any kind of course work or
test or are unable to meet deadlines for assigned work due to medical
or personal circumstances beyond their control, they are urged to
notify their instructor(s) as soon as they are aware that the illness
or problem will affect their attendance and/or academic performance.
Together, student and instructor should work to find appropriate and
reasonable accommodation(s).
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The Student Life Office may, in some circumstances, issue a
notice on behalf of a student (for example, in the case of a sudden
departure from campus due to family or medical circumstances)
indicating that in the opinion of that office the student's ability
to focus on academic work has been compromised. In such cases,
appropriate supporting documentation is held by the Student Life
Office.
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Notes offering suggested accommodation(s) for particular
circumstances may occasionally be prepared by professional staff in
the Student Life Office but the primary responsibility for such
accommodation(s) is between student and instructor.
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It is understood that students must take personal
responsibility for their academic performance, including the
management of circumstances that may be beyond their control. Any
concerns or allegations of misrepresentation of personal
circumstances will be deemed to constitute an allegation of academic
dishonesty and may be referred to the Academic Judicial
Committee.
10.7 Examination Regulations
10.7.1 Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
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No in-class or take-home tests worth more than 10% of the final
grade, and no final tests or examinations, with the exception of
laboratory examinations, may be scheduled during the last five days
of classes of either term, or between the last day of classes for the
term and the first day of the examination schedule.
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Take-home final examinations may be distributed at any time.
They may not be due before the third day of the examination period
and must not be due after the last day of the examination
period.
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All final tests and examinations (except laboratory
examinations) will be scheduled in the final examination period.
Requests for exemption from this regulation must be directed to the
Vice-President (Academic & Research) for authorization.
10.7.2 Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer
term)
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Normally final examinations for Spring/Summer term
non-correspondence courses will take place during the last scheduled
class.
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Final examinations for Spring/Summer term correspondence
courses will normally be written on the Saturday prior to the start
of the Fall term.
10.7.3 Viewing Examination Papers
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Academic Departments must retain all final examination papers
on file for six months following the date of the examination.
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On request, students may arrange with a department or program
to review their own examination paper(s) after final grades have been
released by the Registrar's Office; however papers may not be removed
from the department.
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For purposes of this regulation a final examination shall be
defined as one written in the regular or deferred examination
periods.
10.7.4 Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
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A student may request accommodation for a missed final
examination as a result of illness or for compassionate reasons by
submitting an Application for Exam Accommodation form, which is
available on the Registrar's Office web site.
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Accommodations for missed final examinations will be determined
by the Registrar (or direct delegate) after consultation with the
instructor.
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If a deferred examination is approved as the appropriate exam
accommodation for a Fall term course, the deferred exam will normally
be written during the first week of the Winter term. Exceptions must
be approved by an Academic Dean.
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A deferred examination in a Winter term course must normally be
written by the end of May, to be arranged by the Registrar (or direct
delegate) in consultation with the instructor and student. If the
examination cannot be written by that time, the student's academic
standing will not be assessed until final grades have been
submitted.
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Students who do not clear their deferred status by the start of
classes in the Fall term will receive a non pro-rated final grade and
academic standing will be assessed based on these results.
10.7.5 Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
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If illness or compassionate reasons prevent a student from
submitting all course work by the prescribed deadlines, the Registrar
(or direct delegate) and the instructor may agree to extend the
deadline(s) for completion of the work for up to four weeks beyond
the original deadline(s).
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If a granted extension prevents an instructor from submitting a
final grade, a notation of 'INC' will be recorded on the transcript
with a credit value of '0.0'.
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If no grade is submitted by the specified extended deadline,
the notation of 'INC' will be converted to an 'F'. Exceptions must be
approved by an Academic Dean.
10.7.6 Special Examinations
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A student with fourth-year standing may apply for a special
examination if the following conditions apply:
the student has failed a course three times, that course is required for a degree program, and there is no acceptable alternative to allow fulfillment of
degree requirements
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Application for a special examination must be made in writing
by using the form available on the Registar's Office web page.
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A fee is charged for each special examination. This fee will be
refunded if the application is not approved.
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Applications for special examination must be approved by the
Registrar, following consultation with the student, the instructor,
and the Academic Dean.
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The result of a special examination will be recorded with a
grade of 'Pass' or 'Fail' unless the Registrar, in consultation with
the instructor, determines that a letter grade would be more
appropriate.
10.8 Evaluations of Student Performance
10.8.1 Grading Policies for Courses
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In the first week of classes at the beginning of each academic
term instructors shall provide each student in their courses with
written information indicating the policy concerning assignments,
tests, final examination, practical and laboratory work, class
participation and attendance. The same information shall also be
provided to the Department Head and the appropriate Academic
Dean.
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In all courses, work worth at least 20% of the final grade will
normally be evaluated and returned to students before the withdrawal
date for the course. Exemptions from the policy must be authorized by
the appropriate Academic Dean.
10.8.2 Reporting of Grades
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Course work must be completed prior to the deadline for
submission of the final grades.
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Faculty members may not provide final grades or final exam
grades to students in any form prior to the release of grades by the
Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office reports results to
students following each examination period if all accounts with the
University have been paid.
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Faculty members must submit final grades to the Registrar's
Office according to the following deadlines:
Fall Term: Normally before the University closes for the
December holiday. With permission of an Academic Dean an extension
may be granted to the day before the start of Winter Term
classes. Winter Term: For all students whose names appear on the
prospective May graduation list, four calendar days after the last
day of the April examination period. For all other students normally
30 April. For non-graduating students, with permission of an Academic
Dean an extension may be granted to the day before the start of
Spring/Summer Term classes. For all other courses: Within seven calendar days of the
final exam or the submission of final written work for the
course.
10.8.3 Letter Grades and their Meanings
Letter grades are assigned. These grades, with descriptors and Grade Point Average equivalents
as applicable, are as follows:
10.8.4 Prerequisite Grade Requirements
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A grade of D (D+, D, D-) in any course will be considered a non-continuing pass.
In order for a course to be used to fulfill prerequisite
requirements, a grade of C- or better must be obtained. Otherwise,
written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program
Co-ordinator must be obtained.
10.8.5 Grades Excluded from GPA
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Results from Special Examinations are reported on a Pass/Fail
basis and are excluded from Grade Point Average calculations.
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Transfer credits are excluded from the Grade Point
Average.
10.8.6 Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
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A Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) is calculated at the end of
each term by dividing the total number of grade points obtained
during the term (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit
hours attempted per term.
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A Session Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated at the end
of the Winter term in each academic session (Spring/Summer, Fall,
Winter) by dividing the total number of grade points obtained during
the session (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit
hours attempted.
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A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by
dividing the total number of grade points obtained on all courses
(credit hours x grade points) by the total number of credit hours
attempted.
10.8.7 Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
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In the event that a course is repeated, only the higher grade
will be used in the Cumulative Grade Point Average calculation and in
calculating the total number of credit hours used for the Cumulative
Grade Point Average calculation.
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In the event that a course is repeated within the same academic
session, only the higher grade will be used in the Session Grade
Point Average calculation and in calculating the total number of
credit hours used for the Session Grade Point Average
calculation.
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In the event that a course is repeated by transfer credit, the
transfer credit is excluded from Cumulative Grade Point Average
calculations, but the failed attempt(s) that the transfer credit
replaces will also be excluded from the Cumulative Grade Point
Average calculations.
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All results from attempts at a course will remain on the
transcript.
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This regulation does not apply to the calculation of Honours
averages (see Section 10.9.6d).
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The maximum time limit permitted for a change of final grade is
two months from the last day of classes in the term.
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A grade change must be approved by the Dean of the Faculty in
which the course is offered.
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Once a final grade has been submitted to the Registrar,
unsanctioned supplementary examinations or any additional assignments
for the purpose of changing that grade are not permitted.
10.8.9 Re-evaluation of a Grade
Students may apply in writing for re-evaluation of a grade within
30 days of the release of final grades at the end of each term under one
of the following scenarios:
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Request for Re-calculation of a Grade.?
Students may request a re-calculation of the final grade
without any review of written material. The calculation of the
final grade will be reviewed by the instructor who will report a
change in grade to the Registrar.
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Application for Re-Read.?
Students may apply in writing for a re-read of the final
examination and/or any written material not returned to the class
before the last day of the final examination period of the term in
which the course is concluded. An Application for a Re-Read must be
submitted to the Registrar's Office, specifying the material that
is to be re-evaluated. The material in question will be re-read by
the faculty member concerned as well as by another faculty member
designated by the Department Head. If there is serious disagreement
between the two readers, the Department Head, or Academic Dean
where appropriate, will then review the material under
re-evaluation. If the final mark is based on performance not
evaluated by written material, the re-read by both participants
will be confined to a review of the mark sheets compiled by the
original instructor. Students should remind themselves of the value
of these items in relation to the overall course mark before
determining whether it is worthwhile to apply for a re-read. The
results of the re-read will normally be conveyed to the student
within 30 days of receipt of the application. Students should
remember that a grade can be revised upwards or downwards. A fee
must be submitted with the application. If the grade is revised
upwards, the fee will be refunded. Application forms are available
on the Registrar's Office web page.
10.8.10 Aegrotat Standing
Aegrotat Standing (pass standing granted for medical reasons,
although all course requirements have not been completed) may be granted
in certain exceptional cases by Senate.
10.8.11 Assessment of Academic Standing
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Academic standing is determined on the basis of the Session
Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA).
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Academic standing is assessed once per year at the end of the
Winter term.
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Students will be assessed for the first time when they have
attempted at least 18 credits at Mount Allison.
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Students remain in Good Standing if they attain a Session Grade
Point Average (SGPA) of at least 1.5 and a Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) of at least 1.5.
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Students must be in Good Standing and have permission of the
University for study abroad programs in which the University
participates.
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Students must be in Good Standing if they wish to apply for a
Letter of Permission to take courses at another institution or to
register for correspondence courses offered by Mount Allison. Exceptions
must be approved in writing by the appropriate Academic Dean.
10.8.13 Unsatisfactory Standing
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Students whose academic performance is such that they fail to
achieve Good Standing will be placed on Academic Probation, Academic
Suspension or Academic Dismissal, which will be recorded on their
transcript.
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Students on Academic Suspension or Academic Dismissal will be
notified in a letter from the Chair of the Admissions and
Re-admissions Committee of their academic standing and the procedures
and deadlines for appeal.
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Those students seeking re-admission to the University must
apply in a letter addressed to the Chair of the Admissions and
Re-admissions Committee to be received by the Registrar's Office by
the deadline specified (see 10.8.19 Procedures for Appeals and
Re-admissions). Letters of appeal for re-admission received after the
deadline will not be considered by the Admissions and Re-admissions
Committee.
10.8.14 Academic Performance Indicators
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Student records are reviewed at the end of each academic term
for academic progress.
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Academic Performance is recorded in Connect as Satisfactory
(TGPA of at least 1.5) or Unsatisfactory (TGPA of less than
1.5).
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This is not an academic standing and is not recorded on the
transcript, but serves as a warning to students that they might be in
academic jeopardy if their grades do not improve and academic
advising should be sought.
10.8.15 Academic Probation
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Students who have been in Good Standing will be placed on
Academic Probation if they attain:
a Session Grade Point Average (SGPA) of less than 1.5
or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least
1.0 but less than 1.5
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Students who are on Academic Probation are not permitted to
register for more than the normal course load (15 credits in each of
the Fall and Winter terms, 12 credits in the Spring/Summer
term).
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To return to Good Standing, students on Academic Probation must
attain:
i) a Session Grade Point Average (SGPA) of at least 1.5, during
the probationary period AND ii) a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least
1.5.
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Students on Probation are permitted to continue to register on
Probation provided their SGPA during the probationary period is at
least 1.5.
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Students on Probation who do not achieve a SGPA of 1.5 will be
placed on Suspension.
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Students on Academic Probation are not eligible to take courses
on Letter of Permission or to register for correspondence courses
offered by Mount Allison. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the
appropriate Academic Dean.
10.8.16 Academic Suspension
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Students in Good Standing will be placed on Academic Suspension
if in any academic year they obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of less than 1.0.
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Students who are on Academic Probation will be placed on
Academic Suspension if they obtain a Session Grade Point Average
(SGPA) of less than 1.5.
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Students on Academic Suspension may not register for any Mount
Allison courses nor receive credit at Mount Allison for courses taken
elsewhere during the suspension period. Students may apply for
re-admission at the end of the period of Academic Suspension.
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The period of Academic Suspension is one full year; however,
the terms of Academic Suspension are effective until such time as the
student applies for and is offered re-admission to the
University.
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If accepted, students will be re-admitted on Academic Probation
and special conditions may apply. To seek re-admission following a
period of Suspension, students must complete a Former Student
Application form and the Supplementary Questionnaire, available on
the Registrar's Office web page. These must be received by the
Registrar's Office at least two months prior to the academic term for
which the student is applying for re-admission and, if applying for
re-admission to the study term commencing in September, no later than
June 15.
10.8.17 Academic Dismissal
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Students who incur a second academic suspension are dismissed
for three years.
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During dismissal, they may not register for any courses offered
by Mount Allison, nor receive credit at Mount Allison for courses
taken elsewhere during the dismissal period.
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Students may apply for re-admission at the end of the period of
Academic Dismissal.
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The terms of Academic Dismissal are effective until such time
as the student applies for and is offered re-admission to the
University.
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To seek re-admission following a period of Dismissal, students
should complete a Former Student Application form and the
Supplementary Questionnaire, available on the Registrar's Office web
page. These should be received by the Registrar's Office at least two
months prior to the academic term for which the student is applying
for re-admission and, if applying for re-admission to the study term
commencing in September, no later than June 15.
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Students returning after dismissal will be re-admitted on
Academic Probation and special conditions may apply. If they fail to
maintain a Session GPA of 1.5, they will be refused further
registration at Mount Allison.
10.8.18 Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
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Students who have been notified that their academic performance
is such that they have been placed on Academic Suspension or Academic
Dismissal may appeal their academic standing.
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A Letter of appeal with all supporting evidence must be
submitted to the Registrar's Office by the deadline specified in the
notification.
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Letters of appeal, which will be reviewed by the Admissions and
Re-admissions Committee, should clearly and completely outline the
factors that accounted for poor academic performance and explain why
the applicant feels ready to commence studies again.
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The appeal will be directed to the Admissions and Re-admissions
Committee; should it be rejected by that Committee, the student will
be informed of the grounds and deadline by which s/he may appeal the
Committee's decision to the Re-admissions Appeals Committee, whose
decision is final.
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A Letter of appeal will only be forwarded for consideration by
the Admissions and Re-admissions Committee or the Re-admissions
Appeals Committee if there are no outstanding fees payable on the
student's account (see 4.4.4 in the Fees section).
10.8.19 Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
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Disciplinary suspension or dismissal may be imposed by the
University Judicial Committee or Academic Judicial Committee for
infractions of the student discipline code as outlined in the
document Policies and Procedures for Student Governance.
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To seek re-admission following disciplinary suspension or
dismissal, students should complete a Former Student Application form
and the Supplementary Questionnaire, available on the Registrar's
Office web page. These must be received by the Registrar's Office at
least two months prior to the academic term for which the student is
applying for re-admission and, if applying for re-admission to the
study term commencing in September, no later than June 15.
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The Admissions and Re-admissions Committee will review the
academic record only.
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Mount Allison recognizes excellent academic performance through
the Deans' List.
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Deans' List standing is assessed once per year after grades
have been submitted at the end of the Winter term.
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To be placed on the Deans' List, a student must:
complete at least thirty credits over the academic session
(May through April), including at least 24 credits taken in the Fall
and Winter terms, and achieve a SGPA of at least 3.7 on that work
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Students who achieved Deans' List standing in the academic
session preceding a year long Study Abroad program, will maintain
Deans' List standing until their Academic Standing is next
assessed.
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Students who participate in a one term study abroad program
during an academic session will be assessed for Deans' list standing
based on all credits completed at Mount Allison during the session,
provided that they have carried the equivalent of a regular thirty
credit course load from the combination of study abroad courses and
Mount Allison courses.
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Students with documented disabilities, on the written
recommendation of one of Mount Allison's disability professionals,
are entitled to reasonable accommodations with respect to course load
expectations.
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The Deans' List carries no financial award.
10.9.1 Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
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Students must be in Good Standing to be eligible to
graduate.
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All undergraduate degrees require completion of 120
credits.
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Other degree requirements are set out in the summary of
specific programs found in Section 11 of this Academic
Calendar.
10.9.2 Academic Residency Requirements
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Students must complete with courses from Mount Allison:
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at least half the credits required for a degree
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at least half of the requirements for a Major or Honours
program, including all 3/4000 level credits, subject to
10.9.3
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at least 6 credits of the requirements for a Minor.
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Exceptions must be approved by an Academic Dean.
10.9.3 Transfer Credits at the 3/4000 Level
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No more than six credits transferred at the 3/4000 level may be
used to fulfill 3/4000 level requirements. Exceptions must be
approved by an Academic Dean.
10.9.4 Degree with Distinction Requirements
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The degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor
of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Music will be
awarded with Distinction at the discretion of the Senate.
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To be considered for Distinction, a student should have
achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of approximately 3.7
in all work undertaken at the University.
10.9.5 Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
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A degree with First Class Honours requires attainment of a 3.7
Grade Point Average in the prescribed Honours work
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A degree with Honours requires attainment of a 3.0 Grade Point
Average in the prescribed Honours work.
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When a thesis is part of the program, a minimum grade of B is
required in all cases.
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In addition, an overall Grade Point Average of approximately
3.0 must be earned by all Honours candidates on all work, including
repeated courses, undertaken beyond the first year at Mount Allison.
For those in full-time attendance at Mount Allison for three years or
fewer, this average will be calculated on all Mount Allison courses
taken.
10.9.6 Submitting a Thesis
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An Honours student's thesis must be submitted to the department
or program for grading no later than the first day of the Winter term
examination period.
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Bound copies of the thesis must be submitted to the office of
the Academic Deans no later than the last day of the final
examination period.
10.9.7 Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
Students failing to achieve the minimum standard for Honours as
defined in 10.9.5, but who otherwise have satisfactorily completed all of
the courses in the prescribed curriculum, will be awarded a degree in the
Major area of study.
10.9.8 Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
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Students who hold one undergraduate degree from Mount Allison
may apply for re-admission to be a candidate for a second different
undergraduate degree under the following regulations:
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the student should have demonstrated strong academic
ability and must be approved by an Academic Dean.
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the student must fulfill all the requirements for the
second degree
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the student must complete Mount Allison courses totaling at
least 36 additional credits, beyond those required for the first
degree.
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Students who wish to complete the requirements for two
different Bachelor's degrees at the same time must apply to the
appropriate Academic Dean for approval. If approved, regulations
10.9.9a i, ii, and iii apply.
10.9.9 Honours Certificate
Recipients of a first degree from Mount Allison earned with a
Cumulative Grade Point Average of approximately 3.0 in all work,
including repeated courses, undertaken beyond the first year at Mount
Allison and in the intended Honours program, may apply to an Academic
Dean to return as a candidate for an Honours Certificate. Application
forms are available on the Registrar's Office web page.
10.10 Graduation and Convocation
10.10.1 Application for Graduation
All prospective graduates must complete an Application for
Graduation by the deadline indicated in the Calendar of Events (Section 2.2)
for the academic year in which they intend to
graduate. Application forms are available on the Registrar's Office web
page.
10.10.2 Completed Degree Requirements - May
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Prospective degree and certificate candidates are responsible
for completing degree requirements according to the regulations
pertaining to their program.
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All full and part-time students must register for and complete
all remaining work toward the degree or certificate during the
preceding May to April academic session.
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Results must be officially reported to the Registrar before the
deadline for submission of final grades (Section 10.8.2). In
exceptional cases where there has been an approved extended deadline
results may be accepted after this date.
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The Registrar posts a list of prospective degree and
certificate candidates for each May Convocation approximately five
months prior to Convocation. All prospective degree and certificate
candidates are responsible for checking the accuracy of this list and
reporting any errors or omissions to the Registrar.
10.10.3 Completed Degree Requirements - October
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Students who complete degree and/or certificate requirements
after May Convocation and who apply and are approved for graduation
at the October Senate meeting, will have their degrees conferred in
absentia and will be accorded the academic status of graduates from
that date forward.
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October Graduates will be invited to participate in the
subsequent May Convocation ceremony.
10.10.4 Academic Costumes
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Successful degree and/or certificate candidates who come to
Convocation must wear proper academic costumes.
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Those who do not attend the ceremony will receive their
diplomas in absentia. The diplomas will be mailed out after
Convocation.
The following hoods are authorized for holders of Mount Allison
degrees:
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Bachelor of Arts: a hood of black stuff edged with garnet and
silk and with front of loop bordered with gold silk.
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Bachelor of Science: a hood of black stuff edged on the inside
with old gold silk.
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Bachelor of Music: a hood of black stuff edged on the inside
with royal blue silk.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts: a hood of black stuff edged on the
inside with green silk, and orange ornamentation.
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Bachelor of Commerce: a hood of black stuff edged on the inside
with light grey silk.
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Bachelor of Teaching: a hood of black stuff edged on the inside
with mauve silk.
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Bachelor of Education: a hood of black stuff edged on the
inside with light blue silk.
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Bachelor of Music Education: a hood of black stuff edged on the
inside with turquoise silk.
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Master of Arts: a hood of black silk or stuff with a full
lining of garnet silk
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Master of Science: a hood of black silk or stuff with a full
lining of old gold silk.
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Master of Social Work: a hood of black silk or stuff with a
full lining of fuchsia silk.
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Master of Education: a hood of black silk or stuff with a full
lining of light blue silk.
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Doctor of Divinity, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with purple
silk.
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Doctor of Laws, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with blue
silk.
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Doctor of Civil Law, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with old
gold silk.
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Doctor of Literature, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with white
silk.
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Doctor of Music, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with blue silk
lining and half-inch facings.
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Doctor of Science, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with primrose
yellow silk.
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Doctor of Fine Arts, a hood of scarlet cloth lined with green
silk.
The Senate of the University has authorized the awarding of the
following degrees Honoris Causa:
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Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)
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Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)
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Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)
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Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.)
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Doctor of Music (D.Mus.)
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Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
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Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.)
10.10.7 University Prizes Awarded at Convocation
Francis S. Allison Award | Ambassador of France | Ambassador of Spain | Ambassador of Switzerland | Donald A. Anderson Prize | Department of Anthropology Prize | John P. Asimakos Award | C.F. Allison Avard Prize | Ada Ayer Prize | Lady Banting Prize | David Beatty History Prize | Allison Watson Beveridge Prize | Katherine (Shaw) Bigelow Prize | Bio Med Society Prize | Birks Medal | David Blackwood Prize | Garland P. Brooks Psychology Prize | James Noel Brunton Prize | Roger Calkin Prize | Canadian Association of Geographers Undergraduate
Award | A.D. Carter Prize | CGA Prize | David Chalmers Memorial Prize | Chancellor's Prize | J.H. Chase Prize | Amanda Elliott Clark Prize | George T. Clark Prize in Law | Colpitts Prize | Commerce Marketing Prize | Prize of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of
Germany | CPA Certificate of Academic Excellence | Dr. J.E.A. Crake Award in Fine Arts, Music and Drama | Crake Foundation W.B. Sawdon Prize | W.S.H. Crawford Humanitarian Prize | W.S.H. Crawford Prize | James A. Daniel Prize | Deloitte and Touche Prize | David Ebert Memorial Prize | Ernst and Young Prize | Lillian May Fancy Award | Fensom Research Prize | Robert and Margaret Fleming Prize | Donald T. Goodwin Prize | Governor General's Gold Medal | Graham Atlantic Writing Prize | Graham Memorial Prize | Aiko Grant Prize for Japanese Studies | Benjamin Heartz Prize | Frances Louise Hickey Prize | James R. Inch Memorial Prize | I.O.D.E. Prize | Curtis and Lyle Jarvis Memorial Prize | Henry D. Larsen Prize | Gil Latter Prizes | Hibbert C. Laurence Prize | Alden Leard Memorial Prize | Reverend Stephen Lisson Award | Bruce I. MacDonald Prize | Cathy MacDonald-Arsenault Memorial Prize | Gordon Manson Award | Marster Prize for Humour | George Everett Matthews Award | Wendall and Jean Halliday MacKay Award | J. Scott and Patricia McCain Athletics Award | H.W. McKeil (Women's and Gender Studies) Prize | John Wesley McLeod Prize | Reginald Miller Management Prize | Prize of the Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures | Moncton Jazz and Blues Festival Award | John C.G. Moore Prize | Mount Allison Conservatory Prize | Music History Essay Prize | N.B.I.C.A. Prize | Newbould Prize in British History | E. George Nichols Prize in Psychology | Dr. Karen Nicholson Psychology Prize | Don Norton Memorial Award | Ogden Memorial Prize | Harold Oxley Prize | C.H. Paisley Prize | C.H. and L.F. Paisley Prize | Colin Paterson Prize | Allison Patterson Prize | Ethel Peake Memorial Prize | Peters Prize | Philosophy Prize | Muriel Hewson Philp Prize | Province of Quebec in the Atlantic Provinces | Donna L. Purdy Memorial Award | Beth Robinson Award | W. J. Robinson Prize | Harold M. Rogers Memorial Prize | R. Ruggles Gates Award | Kendall Scott Prize | Murray Sears Memorial Prize | Sheffield Prize | Simpson Memorial Prize | Dr. A. Smith Classics Book Prize | Society of Chemical Industry Award | Department of Sociology Prize | Robert L. and Mabel Stailing Prize | Reverend E.R.and Ross Stanway Prize | Steeves Memorial Prize | F. A. Surbey Prize in Psychology | Roland F. Surette Prize | Minnie Evans Tait Memorial Prize | Florence Webb Tate Prize | Grace Tomkinson Memorial Prize | Dr. Gordon Treash Prize | William Morley Tweedie Medal | Tyler Prize | Dr. R.N. Varma Gold Medal in Physics | Prof. Pravin K. Varma Teaching Internships | Weeks Prize | Wightman Prize | Laura Sofia Wood Prize |
10.11.1 Privacy of Transcripts
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A student's transcript of record is privileged information to
be provided to those outside the University with care and at the
discretion of responsible officers of the University.
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Students may request that transcripts be revealed to no one
outside the university without written permission.
10.11.2 Transcript Requests
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Students can have their transcripts sent outside the University
on payment of a fee. All transcript orders must be placed in writing
by the transcript holder. Application forms are available on the
Registrar's Office web page.
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Telephone orders for transcripts cannot be accepted.
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Partial transcripts are not issued.
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Those requesting transcripts should be aware that at certain
peak periods it may take approximately two weeks to process a
transcript order.
10.12 Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
A duplicate or replacement diploma may be requested under the
following conditions:
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If a duplicate is requested, evidence by affidavit or statutory
declaration shall be furnished that the diploma has been destroyed or
is no longer in existence. If a replacement diploma is requested in a
different name from that on the original diploma, the original diploma
shall be returned.
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If the present signing officers are the same as for the original
diploma, a new diploma marked DUPLICATE or REPLACEMENT DIPLOMA may be
issued.
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If the signing officers have changed, the duplicate or
replacement diploma may be issued, with the original signing officers'
names printed in and a note added below to state the diploma is a
duplicate or replacement. This note is to be signed by the
President.
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A fee is charged.
10.13 Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
10.13.1 Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the national statistical agency. As such,
Statistics Canada carries out hundreds of surveys each year on a wide
range of matters, including education. It is essential to be able to
follow students across time and institutions to understand, for example,
the factors affecting enrolment demand at postsecondary institutions. The
increased emphasis on accountability for public investment means that it
is also important to understand 'outcomes'. In order to conduct such
studies, Statistics Canada asks all colleges and universities to provide
data on students and graduates. Institutions collect and provide to
Statistics Canada, student identification information (student's name,
student ID number, Social Insurance Number), student contact information
(address and telephone number), student demographic characteristics,
enrolment information, previous education, and labour force
activity.
The Federal Statistics Act provides the legal authority for
Statistics Canada to obtain access to personal information held by
educational institutions. The information may be used for statistical
purposes only, and the confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act
prevent the information from being released in any way that would
identify a student.
Students who do not wish to have their information used can ask
Statistics Canada to remove their identifying information from the
national database. On request by a student, Statistics Canada will delete
an individual's contact information (name, address, or other personal
identifiers) from the PSIS database. To make such a request or for
further information please contact Statistics Canada at:
<PSIS-SIEP_contact@statcan.gc.ca>
by phone at: 1-800-307-3382 or 1-613-7608
(Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST/EDST) or by mail:
Institutional Surveys Section, Centre for Education Statistics,
Statistics Canada, Main Building, SC 2100-K, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa,
Ontario, K1A 0T6
Further details on the use of this information can be obtained from
the Statistics Canada Web site
<www.statcan.ca/english/concepts/PSIS/index.htm>
10.13.2 Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC)
The MPHEC collects the data described above on behalf of Statistics
Canada. In addition, it archives these data and uses them to generate
basic statistics, research products, as well as the sampling frame for
its graduate survey. These activities support its mandate, which is to
assist institutions and governments in enhancing the post-secondary
learning. The legal authority for these activities is provided by the
Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission Act. The Act also requires
that all data received by the Commission is kept confidential, and
ensures the protection of personal information. More information about
the MPHEC may be found at
<www.mphec.ca>
Regarding those students who do not wish to have their information
used, Statistics Canada will notify the MPHEC of any student choosing to
have their personal information removed from the national database, and
their information will subsequently be removed from the MPHEC's
database.
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