Academic Calendar
2002-2003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Welcome to Mount Allison University
3.2 Admission to the University
3.3 Minimum General Admission Requirements
3.4 Additional Admission Requirements
3.5 Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
3.6 Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
3.7 English Requirements
3.8 Mature Students
3.9 Admission with Advanced Standing
3.10 Transfer Students
3.11 Special Circumstances
3.12 Graduate Studies
4.1 Fees and Expenses
4.2 Deposits for Full-Time Students
4.3 Payment of Fees
4.4 Late Fees and Interest Charges
4.5 Withdrawals and Student Accounts
5.1 Scholarships
5.2 Bursaries
5.3 Pre-Theological Bursaries
5.4 Prizes
5.5 Special Summer Scholarships
5.6 The Donald A. Cameron Student Loan Fund
6.1 Registration Procedures
6.2 Changes in Registration/Programmes
6.3 Continuing and Distance Education
6.4 Advanced Placement
6.5 Transfer Credits
6.6 Degree Requirements
6.7 Degree with Distinction Requirements
6.8 Honours Degree Requirements
6.9 Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
6.10 Honours Certificate
6.11 Grading System
6.12 Standards of Performance
6.13 Academic Offences
6.14 Examination Regulations
6.15 Withdrawal from University
6.16 Transcripts
6.17 Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
6.18 Graduation/Convocation
7.0 Course Numbering and Credit Values
7.1 General Regulations
7.2 Bachelor of Arts
7.3 Bachelor of Science
7.4 Master of Science
7.5 Bachelor of Commerce
7.6 Bachelor of Music
7.7 Bachelor of Fine Arts
7.8 Certificate of Bilingualism
7.9 Certificat De Bilinguisme
7.10 Pre-Professional Requirements
7.11 Study Abroad Programmes
8. Programmes and Courses of Instruction
American Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Canadian Literature in English and French
Canadian Public Policy
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Classics
Cognitive Science
Commerce
Computer Science
Drama
Economics
English Literatures
Environmental Studies/Science
Fine Arts
Geography
History
International Economics and Business
International Relations
Mathematics
Modern Languages and Literatures
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science, Technology and Society
Sociology / Anthropology
Women's Studies
9. Continuing and Distance Education
10.1 The Student Union
10.2 The Argosy Weekly
10.3 CHMA FM
10.4 Garnet and Gold Society
10.5 Windsor Theatre
10.6 Student Activities Office
10.7 Residence Council
10.8 The Tantramarsh Club
10.9 Student Employment
10.10 Accommodation
10.11 Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics
10.12 Religious Life on Campus
10.13 Student Services
10.14 Counselling Services
10.15 Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research
11.1 The Mount Allison University Libraries
11.2 The Libraries' Endowment Funds
11.3 The Mount Allison Federated Alumni, Inc.
11.4 Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
11.5 Faculty Awards
11.6 Computer Facilities
11.7 Mount Allison University Bookstore
11.8 Banking Services
11.9 Performing Arts Series
12.1 Officers of the University
12.2 The Regents of Mount Allison
12.3 The Senate of Mount Allison
12.4 Officers of Administration
12.5 Chancellors Emeriti
12.6 Presidents Emeriti
12.7 Registrars Emeriti
12.8 Professors Emeriti
12.9 Librarians Emeriti
12.10 Academic Staff
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2002 - 2003
| Sept. 5 | Thursday | Arrival of New Students |
| Sept. 5 | Thursday | Beginning of Orientation |
| Sept. 7 | Saturday | Returning Students may enter residence Supplemental Exams for eligible students |
| Sept. 9 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| Sept. 16 | Monday | Change in registration in first term 3 credit courses begins |
| Sept. 17 | Tuesday | Last day for change in registration in first term 3 credit courses |
| Sept. 18 | Wednesday | Last day to make Fall Fee payment without penalty |
| Sept. 23 | Monday | Last day for change in registration in year long 6 credit courses |
| Sept. 25 | Wednesday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| Sept. 30 | Monday | Meeting of the Senate |
| Sept. 30 | Monday | Deadline for application to Graduate |
| Oct. 14 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day - no classes |
| Oct. 24 | Thursday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| Oct. 30 | Wednesday | Meeting of the Senate |
| Nov. 1 | Friday | End of withdrawal period for first term 3 credit courses |
| Nov. 11 | Monday | One day study break |
| Nov. 20 | Wednesday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| Nov. 28 | Thursday | Meeting of the Senate |
| Dec. 2 | Monday | Deadline for Registration and Residence deposits for students admitted for the academic session commencing in January |
| Dec. 4 | Wednesday | Last day of classes |
| Dec. 6 | Friday | Final Exam Period begins for the first term 3 credit courses and mid-year tests in 6 credit courses. |
| Dec. 16 | Monday | Meeting of Senate |
| Dec. 17 | Tuesday | Last Day for Exams |
| Jan. 4 | Saturday | Returning students may enter residence |
| Jan. 6 | Monday | Classes resume |
| Jan. 6 | Monday | Deferred exams in first term 3 credit courses (To be written in the evening) |
| Jan. 13 | Monday | Change of registration in second term 3 credit courses begins |
| Jan. 14 | Tuesday | Last day for change of registration in second term 3 credit courses |
| Jan. 15 | Wednesday | Last day to pay account balance without penalty |
| Jan. 17 | Friday | End of withdrawal period for year long 3 and 6 credit courses |
| Jan. 23 | Thursday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| Jan. 29 | Wednesday | Meeting of the Senate |
| Feb. 17 | Monday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| Feb. 20 | Thursday | Meeting of the Senate |
| Feb. 22 - Mar. 2 | Saturday to Sunday | Week of independent study - no classes |
| Mar. 1 | Saturday | Deadline for returning students to apply to transfer to Music programme |
| Mar. 7 | Friday | End of withdrawal period for second term 3 credit courses |
| Mar. 27 | Thursday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| Mar. 31 | Monday | Meeting of the Senate |
| Apr. 8 | Tuesday | Last day of classes in second term |
| Apr. 15 | Tuesday | Deadline for returning students to apply to transfer to B.A., B.Sc. B.Comm., or B.F.A. programmes |
| Apr. 11 | Friday | Final Exam Period begins |
| Apr. 18 | Friday | Good Friday - no classes |
| Apr. 22 | Tuesday | Last day for Exams |
| Apr. 23 | Wednesday | Joint Meeting of the Faculty Council and the Senate |
| May 8 | Thursday | Meeting of the Faculty Council |
| May 8 | Thursday | Meeting of the Senate |
| May 12 | Monday | University Convocation |