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Is there a list of all the Registrar's Office forms?
Yes, please click here for the forms page. |
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How many students attend Mount Allison University?
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Mount Allison has a capped full-time enrollment of
2,275. |
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What programmes does Mount Allison offer? |
Mount Allison offers Bachelor's
Degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Fine Arts and Music, as
well as a Master of Science (Biology and Chemistry), and a Certificate
in Bilingualism. Please see the Academic
Calendar
for full programme descriptions and course outlines. |
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Does Mount A have an exchange programme or offer
opportunities to study abroad? |
Mount Allison currently has exchange
programmes with universities in France, Spain, Germany, the United
States, Japan, New Zealand, Denmark, China, Sweden and Norway. The
University continues to expand its International Programme Opportunities.
Please visit the International
Programmes website for general and contact information. |
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Does Mount Allison have other activities like
clubs or societies? |
Mount Allison has over 140 clubs and societies available
for you. |
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I would like a Confirmation
of Enrollment for a Bank Loan, Health Insurer, etc. What do
I need to do? |
First ensure that you need a Letter of
enrollment, then you should visit the Registrar's Office and request one. We are located in the Wallace McCain Student Centre. |
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I have registered for half
of the year. Can I still get a Confirmation of Enrollment? |
Although you must register
for the full year in order to receive a letter stating that
you are a full-time student, Registrar's Office
can provide letters confirming enrollment for part-time students,
as well as those who are only registered for one semester.
Each letter will specify your circumstances. |
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I don't have a full course
load; why am I still a full-time student? |
At Mount Allison, you are considered
a full-time member of the University community once you have
registered for three courses. You will be charged for full-time
fees and tuition if you register for three or more courses.
If you register for more than 18 credits per semester, more fees will
be levied on your account. |
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I lost my keys! Help me! |
If you lost your Mail
key, please
go to Facilities Management for assistance.
If you lost your Residence Keys, come to the Registrar's Office during business hours, and we will help you out! |
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Please see the Housing site for information about Accomodations. |
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Is it possible to get a job on campus? |
Approximately 900 Mount Allison
students work on campus each year as laboratory
assistants, campus police, library assistants, receptionists,
student markers, residence staff, dining hall workers, etc. |
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Is there any Financial Aid available at Mount
Allison? |
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What sort of Scholarships are offered by Mount
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Scholarships range from $500 to
$12,000 fully renewable for four years. Most Mount Allison scholarships
are renewable and are based on academic standing or a combination
of academic standing and financial need. Students who have an admissions
average of 90% or above are guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award.
See the Financial Information page for
more details |
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I received an entrance or other scholarship;
how can I get it again next year? I would like to renew my scholarship... |
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You must maintain your eligibility
for your scholarship, the details of which are in your scholarship
offer letter. Normally, students must attain a 3.7 GPA on 30.00
credits taken over the Fall and Winter terms. You can contact the
Financial Aid office as well. |
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I lost my Student Loan Paperwork! What should
I do? |
Immediately contact your loan
provider (i.e. your provincial government or the National Student
Loan Service Centre) and request new paperwork. Come to the Registrar's Office and notify us of your new financial circumstances,
and we will work with you. |
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I have a Student Loan; how can I make the process
easier? |
Always check your MTA mailbox
to see if you've received your Loan documents. Also check your
MTA email, as the Registrar's Office will sometimes try to reach you
that way. Although the Registrar's Office tries to contact students
regarding their loan documentation, you may not have
received your loan documents in the mail, or been notified by
e-mail about them. Come into Regristrar's Office and check often for the arrival of your loan
documentation; the first couple weeks of the semester are often
very busy and your loan documentation may be waiting for you in
our office! |
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What do I owe the University? What is my balance? |
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What are the University's
most important deadlines? |
See the Important Dates for specific deadlines. There
are certain deposit and financial-related dates that you should know
and can verify at our Deadlines page. |
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Am I eligible for scholarships and bursaries
as an International Student? |
All students who apply to Mount
Allison University are eligible for scholarships. Approximately
30% of first-year international students, and 45% of all first-year
students received entrance awards to the university. Students
may apply for bursaries when they arrive on campus, if they meet
the necessary requirements. |
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How will I know what courses to choose?
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Students are encouraged to study
the Academic Calendar carefully to familiarize themselves with the
program offerings and elective choices available. Ultimately it
is the student's responsibility to determine the course of study
chosen. There are Programme Advisors available with whom students
might discuss their interests and options. Counsellors are also
available in the Student Life office to assist students with advising
on long-term goals (graduate school, career opportunities, professional
programmes such as medicine, law, dentistry, veterinary science,
etc.). The Counsellors and Programme Advisors are available by appointment
throughout the year. Programme Advisors are also accessible by phone
or e-mail during the registration period. In addition, the common
pattern of entry-level courses necessary for many programmes (eg.
Science, Fine Arts, Music, Commerce) will be laid out for entering
students in material provided prior to registration.
Academic Advising is available to students who choose to receive it.
Please see the Registration site as well. |
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Can I take courses outside of my faculty?
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Yes, students are encouraged to explore their interests
in various disciplines. |
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I wish to take a course at another institution;
what should I do? |
You must apply for, in consultation with the Registrar,
a Letter of Permission. You will be responsible for providing the Registrar's Office with an official and/or complete course description (either
found in the calendar or bulletin of the institution at which you
are hoping to register AND/OR a copy of the syllabus of the
course you would like to take). DO NOT REGISTER FOR COURSES WITHOUT
YOUR LETTER OF PERMISSION. Only an official Letter of Permission assures
that the credits will count towards your Mount Allison Degree. |
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I would like to pursue an Honours Degree at Mount
Allison? How can I apply to do so? |
You should use the Declaration
of Intent to Pursue Honours* form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. You may print it out and use the drop box if you cannot
or prefer not to come in to the Registrar's Office in person. |
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I would like to change my major or minor. How
do I do that? |
You should use the Declaration
of Major/Minor* form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. You
may print it out and use the drop box if you prefer. |
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I would like to change
my degree; what should I do? |
You must complete a Change
of Degree* form and submit it to the Registrar's Office
or you may print it out and use the drop box. |
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I have chosen a major;
how do I declare it? |
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I have taken courses at another
institution; can they count towards my Mount Allison degree? |
Courses taken at another institution
may be used towards your Mount Allison degree. You should contact
us for details. You will need to provide us with
an official transcript as well as course descriptions (i.e.
syllabus, or calendar descriptions) in order to be considered. |
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I need a transcript! How can I get one? |
You must fill out and submit
a Transcript
Request Form*. The associated fee, as listed on
the form, must also be paid. If you are out of town and cannot
pay the fee in person, then contact
us and arrange your transcript request by fax or mail. |
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For personal reasons I
need to leave Mount
A. How can I withdraw? |
You must see the Dean of Students
to begin the process of withdrawing. |
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I am having trouble registering. What's available
to help me? |
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I have received permission to take a course for
which I do not have the pre-requisites, or which requires a departmental
permission to register; now what? |
The permission must be forwarded
from the department to reghelp@mta.ca (if
the permission was granted by e-mail). The registration centre
will register you for the course. If you have received a permission
and find that you are not registered in the course, contact reghelp@mta.ca. |
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How can I add or drop courses,
or make other changes to my schedule? Can I do it without
getting a "W" on my transcript? |
In order to add or drop a course, you must use Connect
@ MTA. To avoid receiving a "W" on your transcript,
you must withdraw from a course before the end of the registration
period. You should consult the Academic
Regulations regarding withdrawal from courses. |
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I wish to drop a course,
but I don't want a "W" on my transcript. Will it ruin my entire
life? |
No, a "W" on your
transcript will not cause you many problems. If you have "W"s
all over your transcript (ie you drop a course each semester)
your application to graduate schools may suffer; but you
shouldn't be too concerned about having one or two
"W"s on your transcript. |
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