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A PDF version of the 2004-2005 Academic Calendar is available here.

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

Glossary of Academic Terms
Calendar of Events 2004-2005

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. Continuous Learning
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. Continuous Learning

8.1. Evening Credit Programme
8.2. Miramichi First Year at Home Programme
8.3. Moncton First Year at Home Programme
8.4. The Correspondence Programme
8.5. Spring and Summer Courses
8.6. Seminars and Workshops
8.7. Fees
8.8. Financial Aid
8.9. Continuous Learning Courses as Part of a Normal Course Load
8.10. Continuous Learning Courses as Overload
8.11. Deadlines and Extensions for Continuous Learning Courses
8.12. Withdrawal from Correspondence Courses
8.13. Withdrawal from Spring/Summer Session Courses
8.14. Contact Information

9. 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
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
Sociology
Sociology / Anthropology
Spanish Studies
Women's Studies

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. Services for Students With Disabilities

11. General Information

11.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
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 2004-2005

August 30MondayArrival of new international students, international orientation begins
Sept. 2ThursdayArrival of new students
Sept. 2ThursdayBeginning of orientation
Sept. 4SaturdayReturning students may enter residence. Supplemental Exams for eligible students
Sept. 6MondayLabour Day — no classes
Sept. 7TuesdayClasses begin
Sept. 15WednesdayLast day for change in registration in first term 3 credit courses
Sept. 16ThursdayLast day to make Fall fee payment without penalty
Sept. 21TuesdayLast day for change in registration in year long 6 credit courses
Sept. 28TuesdayMeeting of the Senate
Sept. 30ThursdayDeadline for application to graduate
Oct. 7ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Oct. 11MondayThanksgiving Day — no classes
Oct. 20WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Oct. 29FridayEnd of withdrawal period for first term 3 credit courses
Nov. 3WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Nov. 11ThursdayRemembrance Day — no classes
Nov. 18ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Nov. 26FridayDeadline for registration and residence deposits for students admitted for the academic session commencing in January
Dec. 3FridayLast day of classes
Dec. 6MondayFinal exam period begins for the first term 3 credit courses and mid-year tests in 6 credit courses
Dec. 6MondayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Dec. 16ThursdayLast day for exams. Correspondence exams will be written on this date
Dec. 16ThursdayMeeting of Senate
Jan. 1SaturdayReturning students may enter residence
Jan. 3MondayClasses resume
Jan. 3Monday Deferred exams in first term 3 credit courses (to be written in the evening)
Jan. 6ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Jan. 11TuesdayLast day for change of registration in second term 3 credit courses
Jan. 12WednesdayLast day to pay account balance without penalty
Jan. 14FridayEnd of withdrawal period for year long 3 and 6 credit courses
Jan. 19WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 2WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Feb. 17ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 19 - Feb. 27Saturday to SundayWeek of independent study — no classes
Mar. 1TuesdayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to Music programme
Mar. 1TuesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Mar. 4FridayEnd of withdrawal period for second term 3 credit courses
Mar. 16WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
March 25FridayGood Friday — no classes
Apr. 1FridayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to the B.F.A. programme
Apr. 5TuesdayJoint meeting of the Faculty Council and the Senate
Apr. 6WednesdayLast day of classes in second term
Apr. 8FridayFinal exam period begins (evening)
Apr. 15FridayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to B.A., B.Sc., or B.Comm. programmes
Apr. 19TuesdayLast day for exams. Correspondence exams will be written on this date
May 5ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council (a.m.)
May 5ThursdayMeeting of the Senate (p.m.)
May 9MondayUniversity Convocation
 

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