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A PDF version of the 2003-2004 Academic Calendar is available here.

Welcome to Mount Allison University
Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events

Glossary of Academic Terms
Calendar of Events 2003-2004

3. Admission

3.1. Contact Information
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. Fees

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. Financial Assistance

5.1. Scholarships
5.2. Bursaries
5.3. Pre-Theological Bursaries
5.4. Special Summer Scholarships
5.5. The Donald A. Cameron Student Loan Fund

6. Academic Regulations

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
6.19. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information to Statistics Canada

7. Academic Programmes

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 Public Policy
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Classics
Cognitive Science
Commerce
Computer Science
Drama
Economics
English Literatures
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
French Studies
Geography
Geoscience
German Studies
Greek
Hispanic Studies
History
International Economics and Business
International Relations
Japanese Studies
Latin
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Languages and Literatures
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science, Technology and Society
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Sociology / Anthropology
Women's Studies

9. Continuing and Distance Education

9.1. Evening Credit Programme
9.2. Intersession and Summer Courses
9.3. The Distance Education Programme
9.4. First Year at Home Programme
9.5. Travel/Study Programmes
9.6. Seminars and Workshops
9.7. Fees
9.8. Financial Aid
9.9. Contact Information

10. Co-Curricular Life

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 Entertainment 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 Life
10.14. Counselling Services
10.15. Disability Services

11. General Information

11.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries
11.2. The Libraries' Endowment Funds
11.3. The Mount Allison Federated Alumni, Inc.
11.4. Computer Facilities
11.5. Mount Allison University Bookstore
11.6. Banking Services
11.7. Performing Arts Series

12. Personnel

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
12.11. Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research
12.12. Student Life
12.13. Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics

Index

Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events

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 last 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 [6.1.9]

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.

Exclusion

A course which is similar enough in content to the course with which it is listed that it cannot count for additional credit toward a degree.

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

A 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. Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise written permission of the appropriate Department or Programme Coordinator must be obtained.

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 last 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.

Calendar of Events 2003-2004

Sept. 1MondayArrival of New International Students, International Orientation Begins
Sept. 4ThursdayArrival of New Students
Sept. 4ThursdayBeginning of Orientation
Sept. 6SaturdayReturning Students may enter residence. Supplemental Exams for eligible students
Sept. 8MondayClasses Begin
Sept. 16TuesdayLast day for change in registration in first term 3 credit courses
Sept. 17WednesdayLast day to make Fall Fee payment without penalty
Sept. 22MondayLast day for change in registration in year long 6 credit courses
Sept. 24WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Sept. 30TuesdayMeeting of the Senate
Sept. 30 Tuesday Deadline for application to Graduate
Oct. 13MondayThanksgiving Day - no classes
Oct. 23ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Oct. 30ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Oct. 31FridayEnd of withdrawal period for first term 3 credit courses
Nov. 14 Friday One day study break
Nov. 19WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Nov. 26WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Dec. 1MondayDeadline for Registration and Residence deposits for students admitted for the academic session commencing in January
Dec. 3WednesdayLast day of classes
Dec. 5Friday Final Exam Period begins for the first term 3 credit courses and mid-year tests in 6 credit courses.
Dec. 15MondayMeeting of Senate
Dec. 16TuesdayLast Day for Exams
Jan. 3SaturdayReturning students may enter residence
Jan. 5MondayClasses resume
Jan. 5Monday Deferred exams in first term 3 credit courses (To be written in the evening)
Jan. 13TuesdayLast day for change of registration in second term 3 credit courses
Jan. 14WednesdayLast day to pay account balance without penalty
Jan. 16FridayEnd of withdrawal period for year long 3 and 6 credit courses
Jan. 20TuesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Jan. 26MondayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 16MondayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Feb. 19ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 21 - Feb. 29Saturday to SundayWeek of independent study - no classes
Mar. 1MondayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to Music programme
Mar. 5FridayEnd of withdrawal period for second term 3 credit courses
Mar. 25ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Mar. 31WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Apr. 1ThursdayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to the B.F.A. programme
Apr. 6TuesdayLast day of classes in second term
Apr. 9FridayGood Friday - no classes
Apr. 10Saturday Final Exam Period begins
Apr. 15 Thursday Deadline for returning students to apply to transfer to B.A., B.Sc., or B.Comm. programmes
Apr. 20TuesdayLast day for Exams
Apr. 22ThursdayJoint Meeting of the Faculty Council and the Senate
May 6ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
May 6ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
May 10MondayUniversity Convocation
 

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