When you first arrive at Mount Allison, you know this University is special. The charming campus tells a tale of rich history, with historic buildings, antique books delicately bound, and stately portraits of past presidents and chancellors hanging in Convocation Hall. But Mount Allison also has its sights firmly set on the future. Underground, for example, the campus is connected by an intricate network of fibre-optic wiring, granting all on campus access to the Internet. Mount Allison was the first university in Canada to offer this access, and the University continues to embrace innovative technology in other new and exciting ways.

WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS IN A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY

Mount Allison is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts and science university with a controlled enrollment of approximately 2,250 full-time students. It has preserved the character of a compact, scholarly community to foster excellence in teaching, mentoring and student-centred research. Rounding out the academic program is a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities, ranging from athletics to student government. Mount Allison avidly supports the philosophy of developing the "whole student" - that is intellectually, spiritually, socially, culturally and physically. As a result, it shapes leaders who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and creative participants in society. For this reason, our students agree that Mount Allison is more than a university...it's a way of life. If there is one common thread to Mount Allison students, it is their academic strength and their propensity of leadership. Mount Allison has produced 43 Rhodes Scholars, more per capita than any other university in the Commonwealth. The University has also graduated a number of Rotary International Scholars, Commonwealth Scholars, and in 1997, one of the first winners of the Canadian Cambridge Scholarship. Many graduates have become preeminent in their endeavours. Notable alumni include: playwright John Gray; artists Alex Colville, and Mary and Christopher Pratt; national broadcaster Ian Hanomansing; former Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick Margaret McCain; and Imasco Chairman Purdy Crawford, who also served as Chancellor of Mount Allison.

THE FACULTY

The University's faculty is talented and dedicated, exemplifying a strong blend of teaching and research. In a recent University survey, 100% of graduates felt their professors were approachable, which speaks volumes about the relationships between faculty and students at Mount Allison.

AN EDUCATION SUITED TO THE 21ST CENTURY

Mount Allison offers Bachelor's degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Fine Arts and Music, as well as Master's degrees in Biology and Chemistry and Certificates in Bilingualism. In 1995, it revised its curriculum to give students even greater "depth and breadth" to their education as they enter the 21st century. A series of majors and minors was developed in the traditional disciplines and in a number of interdisciplinary areas such as International Relations, Canadian Public Policy, Japanese Studies and Cognitive Science. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are achieved through completion of one of a specialized honours program; a major plus a minor; a double major; or a general degree of three minors. In addition, each Arts and Science student takes at least six credits from each of four disciplinary areas of Arts and Letters, Humanities, Social Science, and Science. The revised requirements have resulted in very exciting intellectual opportunities for students, giving them a chance to examine problems and issues from a number of different perspectives. Prospective students often wonder about the purpose of receiving a bachelor's degree from a liberal arts institution in a globally competitive economy. The usefulness of a bachelor's degree is not only found in personal development but also in professional areas. A degree from Mount Allison, or a few carefully selected courses or electives as part of a Mount Allison degree, may permit a student admission to a professional programme. Some of these programmes include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, law, education, theology, social work, audiology and speech, occupational physiotherapy, optometry, architecture and nutritional programmes as well as many others. These professional programmes may be accessed upon successful completion of courses and/or a degree from Mount Allison and in combination with other requirements as appropriate (e.g. LSAT, MCAT, GRE, etc.). Interested students should consult the Academic and Career Counsellor for advice on course selection and the process to enter these professional programmes after their undergraduate career at Mount Allison.

A REPUTATION FOR LEADERSHIP

For more than a century, Mount Allison has been recognized as a leader. Mount Allison was the first university in the British Empire to confer a Bachelor's degree to a woman; Grace Annie Lockhart received a Bachelor of Science in 1875. It was also the first university in Canada to grant a Bachelor of Arts to a woman, Harriet Starr Stewart. Mount Allison boasts the oldest university art gallery in Canada; it was the first to wire all of campus to the information highway; it was the first to offer a Canadian Studies programme; and it is a pioneer in the establishment of services for students with learning disabilities. In recent years, it has consistently been ranked the number-one undergraduate university in Canada by Maclean's magazine. A high- calibre faculty, outstanding students and financial stability are among the reasons why.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

Founder Charles Frederick Allison's grandfather emigrated from Ireland in the late 1700s, as a result of a dinner with the local tax collector. Wanting to impress him, the family set the table with their one valuable possession of silver spoons. After entertaining their guest, the Allisons were informed that if they could afford silver spoons, they could afford to pay more taxes. They left Ireland shortly thereafter. The spoons are on display in the main Library. In June 1839, Sackville merchant Charles Frederick Allison proposed to the Wesleyan Methodists that a school of elementary and high learning be built. His offer to purchase a site in Sackville, to erect a suitable building for an academy, and to contribute operating funds of 100 pounds a year for 10 years was accepted. The formal opening of the Mount Allison Academy for boys took place in 1843. In 1854, a branch institution for girls, known as the "Ladies College", opened to complement the Wesleyan Academy for boys. In July 1862, the degree-granting Mount Allison College was organized. The first two students graduated in May 1863. For nearly a century, Mount Allison functioned as three distinct, mutually enriching parts: the College proper, the Boys' Academy and the Ladies College. The closure of the School for Girls in 1946, and the Academy in 1953, coincided with a period of expansion and provided much-needed space. In 1958, the beginning of a period of construction and acquisition of buildings eased the strain of overcrowding. At this time, it was decided to reaffirm the traditional aim of providing a high-quality undergraduate liberal arts education, along with continuing to offer professional programs in already-established fields. Mount Allison has a long and proud tradition, and part of that tradition has been the ability to evolve and to adapt to new and changing demands. It is very much a university of the 21st century, while remaining the direct and recognizable descendant of the first Wesleyan Academy of 1843.

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES IN CANADA

The Mount Allison calendar for 1851 declared Sackville a "pleasant and healthy" community, "easy of access from all parts of the Lower Provinces." The Mount Allison buildings are "elegant, spacious and comfortable, and delightfully situated upon an elevation of ground." The facilities offered were, "all that could be desired, either for the enterprising Teacher to aid him in his work of instruction, or to the ambitious Student to facilitate his honourable progress." Writing styles have changed since then, but Mount Allison still continues to take pride in its campus. The campus encompasses about 76 acres, 45 buildings and one million square feet of assignable space. The tree and shrub count is about 1,100, giving the campus a tranquil, park-like setting. The physical surroundings are enhanced even further by the Swan Pond, a symbol of Mount Allison since its introduction in 1901. It has traditionally been the site of picnics, cultural events, orientation activities and wintertime skating. The past few years have witnessed a number of improvements to the facilities. Almost $25 million was spent on much-needed repairs to buildings and grounds, including residences. A three-phase project to upgrade the underground steam and electrical tunnels was completed, and the University seized this opportunity to spruce up the landscaping, particularly in the heart of the campus. Improvements continue to take place to enhance the learning environment. For example, the opening of the Dr. Y.S. Wu Teaching Centre in 1996 provides faculty and students with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning. Unlike some other institutions, this University has never moved from its original campus; it has expanded in area, but is still centred on that rise of ground named "Mount Allison" after the founder. The traditional use of red and grey local sandstone, plus continual efforts to beautify and upgrade facilities, offers a setting that honours the past, yet embraces the future.

UNIVERSITY CHANCELLORS

Ralph Pickard Bell	1960-1968
Harold Roy Crabtree	1968-1977
Angus James MacQueen	1977-1985
Margaret Norrie McCain	1986-1994
Harold Purdy Crawford	1995-2000
James J Keith	2001-

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS

Humphrey Pickard	1862-1869
David Allison	1869-1878
James Robert Inch	1878-1891
David Allison	1891-1911
Byron Crane Borden	1911-1923
George Johnstone Trueman	1923-1945
William Thomas Ross Flemington	1945-1962
William Stanley Hayes Crawford (Acting)	1962-1963
Laurence Harold Cragg	1963-1975
William Stanley Hayes Crawford	1975-1980
Guy Robertson MacLean	1980-1986
Donald Otis Wells	1986-1990
Sheila A. Brown (Interim)	1990-1991
Ian David Campbell Newbould	1991-2001
A. Wayne Mackay	2001-

GLOSSARY OF ACADEMIC TERMS

This page provides a list of commonly used academic terms found in this calendar. The definitions provided are intended to help readers understand the outlines of academic regulations and programmes which follow.

Academic Dismissal

Denial of all registration privileges for a minimum of three academic years because of failure to meet academic standards.

Academic Distinction

A designation awarded to any student completing an undergraduate degree with an overall Grade Point Average of at least 3.7 on all courses attempted.

Academic Probation

Permission to continue registration, subject to meeting terms required for returning to Good Standing.

Academic Semester

Either the September to December or the January to April portion of an academic year.

Academic Suspension

Denial of all registration privileges for a specified period of time because of failure to meet academic standards.

Academic Year

The academic session which lasts from September through April.

Advanced Placement

Registration at an advanced level in a course because of previously acquired background knowledge. Unlike advanced standing, this permission is not granted with credits awarded for the previously acquired knowledge.

Advanced Standing

Registration at an advanced level in a discipline because of transfer credits granted for courses completed at another recognized institution.

Audit

Registration status of a student who attends class(es) with written permission of the course instructor. Students auditing a course will not write final examinations or receive a grade for the course. See calendar regulation [6.1.8]

Corequisite

A course which must be taken at the same time as another course.

Credit

The weight value assigned to a course. A course that normally meets for 3 hours each week throughout the academic year is worth 6 credits; a course that normally meets for 3 hours each week in one semester is worth 3 credits. Ensemble performance courses in Music which meet on a regular basis throughout the academic year are worth 1 credit.

Cross-listed Course

A course listed for credit under more than one discipline. The course may only be taken once for credit.

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)

An average calculated by dividing the total number of grade points obtained (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit hours attempted during all academic sessions.

Discipline

A subject area or branch of knowledge.

Elective

A credit course which is outside of the specialization component of a programme.

Faculty

a) The academic teaching staff of a university and b) A grouping of related academic departments administered by a Dean

Full-time Student

A student enrolled for the equivalent of 9 or more credits per semester.

Good Standing

An academic status achieved by passing at least 18 credits of work in the September through April academic session with a minimum Grade Point Average of 1.50.

GPA (Grade Point Average)

An average calculated by dividing the total number of grade points obtained (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit hours attempted.

Honours Programme

A specialized Arts, Commerce or Science degree programme which must be completed at an above average academic level.

Interdisciplinary Studies

A group of related courses from various disciplines.

Intersession

The academic session that lasts from mid-May to the end of June.

Letter of Permission

An official document granting prior approval to take a course from another university for credit to a Mount Allison programme.

Major

The discipline(s) or area of specialization selected to fulfill part of the requirements for most Arts, Commerce or Science degrees.

Minor

The secondary discipline(s) or area of specialization selected to fulfill part of the requirements for most Arts, Commerce or Science degrees.

Prerequisite

A course or courses that must be completed before registration in another course is permitted.

Registration

The process of choosing, enrolling in and paying fees for courses taken in an academic session.

Sessional GPA (Grade Point Average)

An average calculated by dividing the total number of grade points obtained (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit hours attempted during the academic session.

Summer Session

The academic session that lasts from the beginning of July to mid-August.

Transcript

An official document that lists the entire academic record of a student at an educational institution.

Transfer Credit

Credit granted on a degree and/or certificate for work completed at another recognized institution. Transfer credits are not used in calculation of any Grade Point Average.

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