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A PDF version of the 2009-2010 Academic Calendar is available here.

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

Definitions
Calendar of Events 2009-2010
Provisional Calendar of Events 2010-2011 (subject to change)

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. Visiting Students
3.12. Exchange Students
3.13. Special Circumstances
3.14. 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 Research Scholarships
5.5. The Donald A. Cameron Student Loan Fund

6. Academic Regulations

6.1. Registration Procedures
6.2. Changes in Registration/Programs (Fall and Winter terms)
6.3. Withdrawal from University
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. Missed Coursework or Tests
6.15. Examination Regulations
6.16. Continuous Learning
6.17. Transcripts
6.18. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
6.19. Graduation/Convocation
6.20. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information to Statistics Canada
6.21. Email Communication

7. Academic Programs

7.1. B.A. and B. Sc. 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. International Programs

8. Continuous Learning

8.1. Miramichi First Year at Home Program
8.2. Moncton Program
8.3. Correspondence Program
8.4. Spring/Summer Term Courses
8.5. Seminars and Workshops
8.6. Fees
8.7. Financial Aid
8.8. Courses Through Continuous Learning as Part of a Normal Course Load
8.9. Overload Courses Through Continuous Learning
8.10. Deadlines and Extensions for Correspondence Courses
8.11. Withdrawal from Correspondence Courses
8.12. Withdrawal from Spring/Summer Term Courses (non-correspondence)
8.13. Contact Information

9. Programs and Courses of Instruction

American Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Aviation
Biochemistry
Biology
Canadian Public Policy
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Classics
Cognitive Science
Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
Computer Science
Drama Studies
Economics
English Literatures
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
French Studies
Geography
Geography and Environment
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
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. Student Life Resources
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

Appendix

1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
2. Endowed Chairs
3. Faculty Awards
4. Scholarships
5. Bursaries
6. Pre-Theological Funds
7. Prizes

Index

Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events

Definitions

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 programs 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 continuing on Probation until Good Standing is achieved

Academic Session

The academic year upon which academic standing is assessed including the Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter terms

Academic Suspension

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

Academic Term

Either the May to August or the September to December or the January to April portion of an academic session

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]

Continuous Enrolment

Registration in at least one term (including Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter terms) in consecutive academic sessions without interruption.

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 term 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

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

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 program

Exclusion

Students may not count for credit toward a degree any course which is listed as an exclusion for a course in which they are currently registered or which they have already passed.

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 term

Good Standing

An academic status achieved by attaining a Session Grade Point Average (SGPA) of at least 1.5 and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 1.5

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 Program

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

Interdisciplinary Studies

A group of related courses from various disciplines

Letter of Permission

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

Major

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

Minor

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

Performance Indicator

An indicator of a student's progress as Satisfactory (TGPA of at least 1.5) or Unsatisfactory (TGPA of less than 1.5) at the end of each academic term. This is not an academic standing and is not recorded on the transcript. An indicator of Unsatisfactory serves as a warning that a student might be in academic jeopardy if grades do not improve and academic advising should be sought.

Prerequisite

A course or combination of 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 Program Co-ordinator must be obtained

Registration

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

Session Grade Point Average (SGPA)

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

Term Grade Point Average (TGPA)

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 term

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. The term 'non-designated' transfer credits indicates that no direct equivalency exists at Mount Allison but the transfer credit is granted and can be applied toward the credits required for a Mount Allison degree.

Calendar of Events 2009-2010

May 4MondaySpring/Summer Term courses begin (Continuous Learning)
May 8FridayLast day for change in registration for Spring/Summer term courses
May 11MondayLast day to make fee payment without penalty for Spring/Summer term courses (excluding correspondence courses)
May 15FridayRegistration Deposit Due for Fall/Winter terms - new students
May 18MondayVictoria Day - no classes
May 25Monday2009 Convocation. Spring term classes continue as scheduled.
May 29FridayEnd of withdrawal period for Spring/Summer term courses (excluding correspondence courses)
June 5FridayLast day for returning students to pay Registration Deposit for Fall/Winter terms without penalty
June 5FridayResidence deposit due for new and returning students requiring residence accommodation
June 19FridayLast day of classes for Spring/Summer term
June 30TuesdayLast day for full-time returning students to register for Spring/Summer correspondence courses
August 31MondayArrival of new international students, international orientation begins
Sept. 3ThursdayArrival of new students, MY MTA Fair, Commencement
Sept. 4FridayBeginning of orientation, University Assembly (morning), Advising for new students (afternoon)
Sept. 5SaturdaySupplemental and Correspondence Exams for eligible students
Sept. 6SundayReturning students may enter residence
Sept. 7MondayLabour Day — no classes
Sept. 8TuesdayFall term classes begin. Deadline for October 2009 Graduation Application
Sept. 18FridayLast day for change in registration in Fall term 3 credit courses and in year long 3 and 6 credit courses
Sept. 21MondayLast day to make Fall fee payment without penalty
Sept. 22TuesdayMeeting of Senate
Sept. 30WednesdayDeadline for May 2010 Graduation Application
Oct. 8ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Oct. 12MondayThanksgiving Day — no classes
Oct. 14WednesdayMeeting of the Senate and approval of October Degree candidates
Nov. 2MondayEnd of withdrawal period for Fall term 3 credit courses
Nov. 4WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Nov. 11WednesdayObservance of Remembrance Day — no classes
Nov. 12ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Nov. 20FridayDeadline for registration and residence deposits for students admitted for the Winter term
Nov. 30MondayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Dec. 7MondayLast day of classes
Dec. 8TuesdayMeeting of the Senate
Dec. 9WednesdayFinal exam period begins for the Fall term 3 credit courses and mid-year tests in 6 credit courses
Dec. 19SaturdayLast day for exams. Correspondence exams will be written on this date
Dec. 23WednesdayUniversity closed for holidays
2010  
Jan. 3SundayReturning students may enter residence
Jan. 4MondayUniversity offices open. Returning students may enter residence.
Jan. 5TuesdayClasses begin. Deferred exams in first term 3 credit courses begin, in evening
Jan. 12TuesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Jan. 15FridayLast day for change in registration in Winter term 3 credit courses
Jan. 15FridayEnd of withdrawal period for year long 3 and 6 credit courses
Jan. 18MondayLast day to pay account balance without penalty
Jan. 20WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 11ThursdayMeeting of the the Faculty Council
Feb. 18ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 20 - 28Saturday to SundayWeek of independent study — no classes
Mar. 1MondayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to Music program
Mar. 4ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Mar. 8MondayEnd of withdrawal period for Winter term 3 credit courses
Mar. 17WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Mar. 26FridayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to the B.F.A. program
Apr. 2FridayGood Friday — no classes
Apr. 6TuesdayJoint meeting of the Faculty Council and the Senate
Apr. 9FridayLast day of classes in Winter term
Apr. 9FridayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to B.A., B.Sc. or B.Comm programs
Apr. 13TuesdayFinal exam period begins
Apr. 23FridayLast day for exams. Correspondence exams will be written on this date
May 13ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council (morning)
May 13ThursdayMeeting of the Senate (afternoon)
May 17MondayUniversity Convocation

Provisional Calendar of Events 2010-2011 (subject to change)

May 3MondaySpring/Summer term courses begin (Continuous Learning)
May 7FridayLast day for change in registration for Spring/Summer term courses
May 10MondayLast day to make fee payment without penalty for Spring/Summer term courses (excluding correspondence courses)
May 14FridayRegistration Deposit Due for Fall/Winter terms - new students
May 17Monday2010 Convocation. Spring term classes continue as scheduled
May 24MondayVictoria Day - no classes
May 28FridayEnd of withdrawal period for Spring/Summer term courses (excluding correspondence courses)
June 4FridayLast day for returning students to pay Registration Deposit for Fall/Winter terms without penalty
June 4FridayResidence deposit due for new and returning students requiring residence accommodation
June 18FridayLast day of classes for Spring/Summer term
June 30WednesdayLast day for full-time returning students to register for Spring/Summer correspondence courses
August 30MondayArrival of new international students, international orientation begins
Sept. 2ThursdayArrival of new students, Commencement
Sept. 3FridayBeginning of orientation, University Assembly (morning), Advising for new students (afternoon)
Sept. 3FridayDeadline for October 2010 Graduation Application
Sept. 4SaturdaySupplemental and Correspondence Exams for eligible students
Sept. 5SundayReturning students may enter residence
Sept. 6MondayLabour Day — no classes
Sept. 7TuesdayFall term classes begin
Sept. 17FridayLast day for change in registration in Fall term 3 credit courses and in year long 3 and 6 credit courses
Sept. 20MondayLast day to make Fall fee payment without penalty
Sept. 21TuesdayMeeting of the Senate
Sept. 30ThursdayDeadline for May 2011 Graduation Application
Oct. 7ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Oct. 11MondayThanksgiving Day — no classes
Oct. 13WednesdayMeeting of the Senate and approval of October Degree candidates
Nov. 1MondayEnd of withdrawal period for Fall term 3 credit courses
Nov. 3WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Nov. 11ThursdayObservance of Remembrance Day — no classes
Nov. 12FridayMid-term Day of Independent Study — no classes
Nov. 18ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Nov. 19FridayDeadline for registration and residence deposits for students admitted for the Winter term
Nov. 29MondayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Dec. 6MondayLast day of classes
Dec. 7TuesdayMeeting of the Senate
Dec. 8WednesdayFinal exam period begins for the Fall term 3 credit courses and mid-year tests in 3 and 6 credit courses
Dec. 18SaturdayLast day for exams. Correspondence exams will be written on this date
Dec. 23ThursdayUniversity closed for the holidays
2011  
Jan. 2SundayReturning students may enter residence
Jan. 3MondayUniversity offices open
Jan. 4TuesdayClasses begin. Deferred exams in Fall term 3 credit courses begin, in evening
Jan. 11TuesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Jan. 14FridayLast day for change of registration in Winter term 3 credit courses
Jan. 14FridayEnd of withdrawal period for year long 3 and 6 credit courses.
Jan. 17MondayLast day to pay account balance without penalty
Jan. 19WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 9WednesdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Feb. 17ThursdayMeeting of the Senate
Feb. 19 - 27Saturday to SundayWeek of independent study — no classes
Mar. 1TuesdayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to Music program
Mar. 3ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council
Mar. 7MondayEnd of withdrawal period for Winter term 3 credit courses
Mar. 16WednesdayMeeting of the Senate
Mar. 25FridayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to the B.F.A. program
Apr. 5TuesdayJoint meeting of the Faculty Council and the Senate
Apr. 7ThursdayLast day of classes in Winter term
Apr. 8FridayDeadline for returning students to apply to transfer to B.A., B.Sc. or B.Comm programs
Apr. 11MondayFinal exam period begins
Apr. 21ThursdayLast day for exams. Correspondence exams will be written on this date
Apr. 22FridayGood Friday
May 12ThursdayMeeting of the Faculty Council (morning)
May 12ThursdayMeeting of the Senate (afternoon)
May 16MondayUniversity Convocation
 

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