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Table of Contents

Academic Calendar 2017-2018 (September 2017)
I. General Information and Admissions
1. Welcome to Mount Allison University
2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
Definitions
Calendar of Events 2017-2018
Provisional Calendar of Events 2018-2019 (subject to change)
3. Admission
3.1. Contact Information
3.2. Admission to the University
3.2.1. Admission Criteria
3.2.2. Students with Disabilities
3.2.3. Early Admission
3.2.4. Refusal of Admission
3.2.5. Special Circumstances
3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
3.3.1. Provincial Requirements
3.3.2. Minimum Grade/Average
3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
3.4.1. University Preparatory Courses
3.4.2. Requirements for Specific Programs
3.4.3. Provincial Guidelines
3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
3.6.1. American School System
3.6.2. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
3.6.3. International Baccalaureate
3.6.4. Baccalaureate
3.6.5. Other Educational Systems
3.7. English Requirements
3.7.1. English Language Training Partners
3.8. Mature Students
3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing
3.9.1. International Baccalaureate
3.9.2. Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
3.9.3. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
3.9.4. Advanced Placement 'AP' Program
3.10. Transfer Students
3.10.1. Transfer Credits
3.11. Challenge for Credit
3.11.1. Eligibility for Challenge for Credit
3.11.2. Regulations and Procedures for Challenge for Credit
3.12. Visiting Students
3.13. Exchange Students
3.14. Special Circumstances
3.15. Graduate Studies
4. Fees
4.1. Fees and Expenses
4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
4.1.2. Tuition Fees
4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
4.1.4. Auditing Fees
4.1.5. Mail Service, Fitness Centre, and Technology and Service Fee
4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
4.1.7. Other Fees
4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
4.1.9. Instructional Supplies Fees
4.1.10. Study Abroad and Exchange Fee
4.1.11. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
4.1.12. Mountie Money
4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits
4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning Students
4.2.5. Residence Deposits for Returning Students
4.2.6. Registration Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
4.2.7. Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
4.3. Payment of Fees
4.3.1. Payments and Charges
4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs
4.3.6. Method of Payment
4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
4.4.1. Late Processing Fees
4.4.2. Services Reinstatement Fee
4.4.3. Interest Charge
4.4.4. Appeals of Academic Standing
4.4.5. Late Payment Fee
4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
4.5.1. Withdrawals Fall and Winter
4.5.2. Withdrawals Correspondence Courses
4.5.3. Withdrawals - Spring Term Courses
4.5.4. Residence and Meal Plan Withdrawals
4.5.5. Payments to Students from their Accounts
4.5.6. Required to Withdraw
5. Financial Assistance
5.1. Scholarships
5.1.1. Eligibility
5.1.2. Entrance Scholarships
5.1.3. The Bell Scholarship
5.1.4. Scholarships for Returning Students
5.1.5. Scholarships Index
5.2. Bursaries
5.2.1. Entrance Bursary Program
5.2.2. President's Advisory Committee International Student Entrance Bursary Program
5.2.3. Senior Citizen Bursary Program
5.2.4. Bursaries Index
5.3. Pre-Theological Bursaries
5.3.1. The Mount Allison Theological Fund
5.3.2. Application Procedure
5.3.3. Pre-Theological Funds Index
5.4. Independent Student Research Grants Program
5.5. The Donald Cameron and Class of 1950 Student Loan and Assistance Fund
5.6. Residence Leadership Award
6. Co-Curricular Life
6.1. The Mount Allison Students' Union
6.2. The Argosy Weekly
6.3. CHMA FM
6.4. Windsor Theatre
6.5. Residence Council
6.6. The Pond
6.7. Student Employment
6.8. Accommodation
6.8.1. Residences
6.8.2. Residence Application Procedure
6.8.3. Non-University Housing
6.9. Department of Athletics and Recreation
6.9.1. Intercollegiate Athletics, Varsity Programs
6.9.2. Competitive Club Sports
6.9.3. Intramurals
6.9.4. Campus Recreation
6.9.5. Men's and Women's Intramural Councils
6.10. Religious Life on Campus
6.10.1. Introduction
6.10.2. The Chapel
6.10.3. Worship
6.10.4. The Chaplain
6.10.5. Student Groups
6.10.6. Programs
6.11. Student Life
6.11.1. The Director of Student Life
6.11.2. Academic Concerns
6.11.3. Academic Support
6.11.4. Writing Resource Centre
6.11.5. Math Resource Centre
6.11.6. Residence Academic Mentors
6.11.7. Academic Tutors
6.12. Student Life Resources
6.12.1. Personal Counselling
6.12.2. Sexual Harassment Advisor
6.12.3. Career Services Office
6.12.4. Employment
6.12.5. Health Services
6.12.6. Student Health Insurance
6.12.7. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
6.12.8. Lifestyle Concerns
6.12.9. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
6.12.10. International Students
6.12.11. Governance
6.13. Services for Students With Disabilities
6.13.1. Policy on Students with Disabilities
6.13.2. The Meighen Centre
7. General Information
7.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
7.2. The Libraries' Endowment Funds
7.3. The Mount Allison Federated Alumni, Inc.
7.3.1. Alumni Board of Directors
7.4. Computer Facilities
7.4.1. Software
7.4.2. Campus Network
7.4.3. Residence Networking
7.4.4. Computing Services
7.5. Mount Allison University Bookstore
7.6. Banking Services
7.7. Performing Arts Series
8. Personnel
8.1. Officers of the University
8.2. The Regents of Mount Allison
8.3. The Senate of Mount Allison
8.4. Officers of Administration
8.5. Chancellors Emeriti
8.6. Presidents Emeriti
8.7. Registrars Emeriti
8.8. Professors Emeriti
8.9. Librarians Emeriti
8.10. Academic Staff
8.10.1. Professors
8.10.2. Librarians
9. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships; Endowed Chairs; Faculty Awards
9.1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
9.1.1. The Josiah Wood Lectureship
9.1.2. The Bronfman Lecture Series
9.1.3. The Crake Lectureship in Classical Studies
9.1.4. The Wilford B. Jonah Lecture Series
9.1.5. Crake Doctoral Fellowship in Classics
9.1.6. The Ebbutt Memorial Trust for Religious Studies
9.2. Endowed Chairs
9.2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
9.2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
9.2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
9.2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
9.2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
9.2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
9.2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
9.2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
9.2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
9.2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
9.2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
9.2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
9.3. Faculty Awards
9.3.1. The Herbert and Leota Tucker Award
9.3.2. Imasco Paul Paré Medal and Awards of Excellence
II. Academic Regulations
10. Academic Regulations
10.1. Communication
10.2. Courses of Instruction
10.3. Registration
10.3.1. Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
10.3.2. Registration Deadline
10.3.3. Registration Deadline (Correspondence Courses)
10.3.4. Determining Year Level
10.3.5. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
10.3.6. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
10.3.7. Repeating Courses
10.3.8. Auditing Courses
10.4. Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
10.4.1. Change of Registration Period (Add/Drop)
10.4.2. Changing Programs
10.4.3. Withdrawal Period Without Penalty
10.4.4. Late Course Withdrawal After the End of the Withdrawal Period
10.4.5. Withdrawal from University
10.5. Transfer Credits
10.5.1. Letter of Permission to Take Courses at another Institution
10.6. Academic Integrity
10.6.1. Responsibilities
10.6.2. Academic Misconduct
10.6.3. Determination of Offences and Outcomes
10.6.4. Academic Penalties and Sanctions
10.7. Missed Coursework or Tests
10.7.1. Missed Coursework or Tests
10.8. Examination Regulations
10.8.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
10.8.2. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer term)
10.8.3. Viewing Examination Papers
10.8.4. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
10.8.5. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
10.8.6. Special Examinations
10.9. Evaluations of Student Performance
10.9.1. Grading Policies for Courses
10.9.2. Reporting of Grades
10.9.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
10.9.4. Prerequisite Grade Requirements
10.9.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
10.9.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
10.9.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
10.9.8. Grade Changes
10.9.9. Re-evaluation of a Grade
10.9.10. Aegrotat Standing
10.9.11. Assessment of Academic Standing
10.9.12. Good Standing
10.9.13. Unsatisfactory Standing
10.9.14. Academic Performance Indicators
10.9.15. Academic Probation
10.9.16. Academic Suspension
10.9.17. Academic Dismissal
10.9.18. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
10.9.19. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
10.9.20. Deans' List
10.10. Degree Requirements
10.10.1. Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
10.10.2. Academic Residency Requirements
10.10.3. Degree with Distinction Requirements
10.10.4. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
10.10.5. Submitting a Thesis
10.10.6. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
10.10.7. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
10.10.8. Honours Certificate
10.11. Graduation and Convocation
10.11.1. Application for Graduation
10.11.2. Completed Degree Requirements - May
10.11.3. Completed Degree Requirements - October
10.11.4. Academic Costumes
10.11.5. Authorized Hoods
10.11.6. Honorary Degrees
10.11.7. University Prizes
10.12. Transcripts
10.12.1. Privacy of Transcripts
10.12.2. Transcript Requests
10.13. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
10.14. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
10.14.1. Statistics Canada
10.14.2. Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC)
III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
11. Academic Programs
11.1. General Regulations
11.1.1. Graduating under one calendar
11.1.2. B.A. and B.Sc. Degree Requirements
11.1.3. Declaration of Major, Minor, Honours
11.2. Bachelor of Arts
11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
11.2.5. Additional Minor
11.2.6. Double Major
11.2.7. Honours Degree
11.2.8. General Degree with Three Minors
11.2.9. The Major as Required for the B.A.
11.2.10. Disciplinary Major
11.2.11. Interdisciplinary Major
11.2.12. Specially Approved Major
11.2.13. Majors Available for the B.A.
11.2.14. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
11.2.15. Disciplinary Minor
11.2.16. Interdisciplinary Minor
11.2.17. Specially Approved Minor
11.2.18. Minors Available for the B.A.
11.2.19. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
11.2.20. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
11.2.21. Complementary Courses and Prerequisites
11.3. Bachelor of Science
11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
11.3.3. Science Core
11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
11.3.7. Additional Minor
11.3.8. Double Major
11.3.9. Honours Degree
11.3.10. General Degree with Three Minors
11.3.11. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
11.3.12. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
11.3.13. Disciplinary Major
11.3.14. Interdisciplinary Major
11.3.15. Specially Approved Major
11.3.16. Majors available for the B.Sc.
11.3.17. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
11.3.18. Disciplinary Minor
11.3.19. Interdisciplinary Minor
11.3.20. Specially Approved Minor
11.3.21. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
11.3.22. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
11.3.23. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
11.4. Master of Science
11.4.1. Dean of Graduate Studies
11.4.2. Minimum Admission Requirements
11.4.3. Time Required
11.4.4. Course and Thesis Requirements
11.4.5. Standards of Achievement
11.4.6. Supervisory Committee
11.4.7. Master of Science Course Listing
11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.1. Primary Objective
11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.8. Elective Credits
11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
11.5.12. Major from Other Disciplines
11.5.13. Transferring to Commerce
11.6. Bachelor of Music
11.6.1. Financial Assistance
11.6.2. Entrance Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree
11.6.3. Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree
11.6.4. Music Ensembles
11.6.5. Recitals
11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
11.7.1. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
11.7.2. Additional Admission Requirements
11.7.3. Advanced Status
11.7.4. Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
11.7.5. Entrance Scholarship
11.8. Certificate of Bilingualism
11.8.1. Information and Regulations
11.8.2. Standards
11.9. Certificat De Bilinguisme
11.9.1. Renseignements
11.9.2. Niveaux Requis
11.10. Pre-Professional Requirements
11.11. International Programs
11.11.1. Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
11.11.2. MASSIE PROGRAM
11.11.3. Academic Credit for Independent Experiential Learning
11.12. University Special Topic Courses
12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
American Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
Anthropology
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
Art History
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ART HISTORY COURSES
OTHER ART HISTORY COURSES
Aviation
Entrance Requirements
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
Biochemistry
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
BIOCHEMISTRY COURSES
Biology
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
BIOLOGY COURSES
Canadian Public Policy
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Canadian Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
CANADIAN STUDIES COURSES
Chemistry
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
CHEMISTRY COURSES
Classics
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
CLASSICAL STUDIES COURSES
GREEK COURSES
LATIN COURSES
Cognitive Science
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
COMMERCE COURSES
Computer Science
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
Drama Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
DRAMA COURSES
Economics
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
ECONOMICS COURSES
English Literatures
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGLISH PROGRAM
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ENGLISH COURSES
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
THE B.F.A. PROGRAM
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
STUDIO COURSES
Art History Courses
French Studies
Geography
Geography and Environment
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSES
German Studies
Greek
Hispanic Studies
History
BASIC COURSES
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
HISTORY COURSES
International Economics and Business
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
International Relations
Japanese Studies
Latin
Linguistics
Mathematics
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Modern Languages and Literatures
PLACEMENT
FRENCH STUDIES
GERMAN STUDIES
HISPANIC STUDIES
JAPANESE STUDIES
LINGUISTICS
MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Music
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
MUSIC COURSES
RECITAL AND CONCERTS
Philosophy
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
BASIC COURSES
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Multidisciplinary B.A. Programs
Physics
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
PHYSICS COURSES
Politics and International Relations
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSES
Psychology
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
Religious Studies
RELIGIOUS STUDIES ELECTIVES
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES
Science
SCIENCE COURSE
Sociology
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
Spanish Studies
Women's and Gender Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES COURSES
Index

4 Fees

The following sections deal with fees, refunds and related matters. Students should read the sections that apply to their situations. Please contact us through the Registrar's Office if you have any questions. Please note that in the event of any conflict between this section and any other section of the Calendar concerning fees or their calculation, this section will apply.

Please note that Mount Allison University does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or interruption of classes, accommodation or meal service as a result of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University.

4.1 Fees and Expenses

4.1.1 Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms

For fee administration purposes students enrolled in nine or more credits in the Fall or Winter terms, including credits for correspondence courses, are full-time for that term provided they are registered in at least two on-campus courses. All other students are part-time for fee administration purposes for that term.

Tuition fees for students in the Bachelor of Science (Aviation) program are in two parts. Mount Allison sets its part and its partner, Moncton Flight College, sets its own tuition and other fees. Students in that program should contact the Registrar's Office for tuition amounts and deadlines.

4.1.2 Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the following year are finalized in May and will then be posted on the Registrar's Office web page. Inquiries should be directed to the Registrar's Office.

The following are the 2016/2017 tuition fees.

Full-Time Students 
Undergraduate Tuition - Canadian$7,765.00
Undergraduate Tuition - Non-Canadian*$16,750.00
Graduate students - first year$500.00
Graduate students - subsequent year$250.00

Students who are full-time for a term will pay half of these fees for that term.

*Students charged Non-Canadian tuition will only be changed to Canadian tuition once proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status has been received by the Registrar’s Office. This change will take effect in the term the information is received. No adjustments will be made for prior terms.

Part-Time Students 
per six credit course - Canadian$1,553.00
per three credit course - Canadian$776.50
per six credit course - Non-Canadian$3,350.00
per three credit course - Non-Canadian$1,675.00

4.1.3 Overload Fees for Full-Time Students

Full-time students who have permission to take course overloads (see Academic Regulations) may take up to 18 credits per term without being charged additional tuition. However, students taking more than 15 credits in a term will be charged additional tuition fees if any of their credits are for correspondence courses. All full-time students will be charged additional tuition fees for credits over 18 in a term and for any auditing fees for credits over 18 in a term.

4.1.4 Auditing Fees

Courses may be audited for half the normal tuition. Please refer to section 10.3.8 which outlines requirements for auditing courses.

4.1.5 Mail Service, Fitness Centre, and Technology and Service Fee

All full-time students must have a University mail box and pay a $25.00 non-refundable mail service fee. Part-time students may also receive mail service by paying the fee.

All full-time students must pay the Fitness Centre fee. The cost is $100 for the full year. Part-time students may receive the service by paying $50 per term to the secretary in the Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics.

All full-time students must pay the Technology and Service fee. The cost is $200 for the full year.

4.1.6 Student Organization Fees

The University collects fees on behalf of the student Union (MASU), the student newspaper (the Argosy)and the campus radio station(CHMA). The student organization fees for full-time students, other than Exchange Students are listed below. Part-time students are required to pay Mount Allison Students' Union Membership Fees as listed below. Such fees payable in the Fall term are not refundable after September 30. In the Winter term they are not refundable after January 31. The following fees are for the 2016/2017 Fall/Winter academic terms.

Mount Allison Students' Union Membership Fees (includes graduate students)$469.00
Mount Allison Students' Union Membership Fees for part-time students (Daytime)$90.00
Argosy (student newspaper)$33.00
CHMA (student radio)$40.00
Mount Allison Students' Union Library Acquisition Fee$15.00

4.1.7 Other Fees

The following fees are payable as required:

Application for full-time or part-time admission (paper format)$60.00
Application for full-time or part-time admission (on-line format)$50.00
Application for residence accommodation for new students$50.00
Application for Visiting Student (on-line or paper format)$50.00
Challenge for Credit Application$375.00
Replacement mail key (HST included)$10.00
Replacement residence interior door key (HST included)$23.00
Replacement residence exterior door key (HST included)$46.00
Special examination$50.00
Examination re-read$25.00
Diploma replacement (HST included)$50.00
Letter of Permission$50.00
Transcript$10.00
ID card replacement (HST included)$25.00
Returned cheque handling charge$35.00

4.1.8 Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability

Travel expenses incurred during the course of field work (e.g. accommodation, travel, meals, etc.) within prescribed courses (e.g. Geography and Environment, Biology, Fine Arts, etc.) will be the responsibility of the individual student. These costs must be paid to the Registrar's Office prior to the trip as per the payment schedule provided by the faculty member.

Participants in academic fieldtrips, athletic travel, international exchanges and study abroad, and any university sanctioned activities involving travel are required to conform to Mount Allison University's travel liability policies. Failure to comply with these policies will result (as applicable) in de-registration from courses with a required travel component, withdrawal from international exchange and study abroad programs, or cancellation of participation in athletic travel. Mount Allison University will not be held liable for fees repayment on the above activities beyond any repayment noted in 4.5.

4.1.9 Instructional Supplies Fees

Fine Arts Studio Courses - Students enrolled in those courses designated by the Fine Arts Department will be charged Fine Arts Instructional Supplies Fees. Those fees range from $65 to $130 per course and are finalized in May. A list of courses is noted in section 11 Fine Arts Studio Courses and are subject to change.

4.1.10 Study Abroad and Exchange Fee

For students who have been accepted to one of the study-abroad or exchange programs offered by Mount Allison, a non-refundable $125.00 Confirmation of Participation Fee is due by March 31. Some study-abroad programs already have this fee built into the program charge. For more information, contact the appropriate study-abroad co-ordinator. This fee is in addition to the non-refundable Registration Deposit required in 4.2.4

4.1.11 Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees

Residence, meal plan and services fees are finalized in May and will then be posted on the Registrar's Office web page. Inquiries should be directed to the Housing Office, email address: <resroom@mta.ca> . The following are the 2016/2017 room, meal plan, and services fees for the Fall/Winter academic terms. They are subject to change for the 2017/2018 Fall/Winter academic terms.

Room 
Triple Ensuite Room$4,605.00
Double Room$5,024.00
Double Ensuite Room$5,535.00
Single Room$5,889.00
Super-Single Room$6,217.00
Single Shared Ensuite Room$6,587.00
Single Private Ensuite$7,282.00
Residence Services Fee$608.00

This fee is mandatory for all students living in residence and covers local phone, cable TV, Internet connection, a mini fridge and access to the laundry room.

Meals 
Meal Plan for Residence Students$4,622.00
10/ Week meal plan (only Anchorage and Carriage)$2,427.00

All students living in residence must have a meal plan.

4.1.12 Mountie Money

Mountie Money is mandatory for residence students. The amount of $100.00 will be loaded onto your student card which can then be used to purchase food and other services on campus.

4.2 Deposits for Full-Time Students

4.2.1 Registration Deposits for New Students

A non-refundable $100 Registration Deposit is due by May 6, or such later date as may be specified in the offer of admission. The date this deposit is received or post-dated, whichever is later, determines the position on the room selection list. Students will not be able to register for courses through on-line registration until the registration deposit has been paid. The Registration Deposit will be applied against second term tuition fees and will be forfeited if a student is registered in January but fails to attend classes or notify the University in writing of withdrawal from the University.

4.2.2 Residence Deposits for New Students

A $500 Residence Deposit for students who apply to live in residence is due by May 6. Early residence room assignments will be offered to students who pay the $500 Residence Deposit by March 1. Residence accommodations are guaranteed if all deposits are received by May 6. The Residence Deposit will be applied against second term residence fees.

4.2.3 Refunds of Residence Deposits

A residence room can be cancelled prior to the beginning of the Fall academic term but only in writing addressed to the Registrar's Office, or by e-mail to <regoffice@mta.ca> or by fax (506) 364-2272. If you cancel your residence room, a refund of the Residence Deposit will be made as follows:

$500 by May 6
$250 by July 15
no refund after July 15

4.2.4 Registration Deposits for Returning Students

A non-refundable $100 Registration Deposit is due by June 6. A late payment will result in a late processing fee being charged (see section 4.4.1) and may delay registration. The Registration Deposit will be applied against second term tuition fees and will be forfeited if a student is registered in January but fails to attend classes or notify the University in writing of withdrawal from the University.

4.2.5 Residence Deposits for Returning Students

A $500 Residence Deposit for students who intend to live in residence is due by May 6. The Residence Deposit will be applied against second term residence fees. Late payment will result in an additional $100 room holding fee. If both the Deposit and this additional fee are not paid by May 6, the University can no longer hold the student's room or guarantee any room in residence. Students who cancel their rooms by May 6 will be charged a $100 room draw fee. Those who neither cancel their rooms nor pay their residence deposit by May 6 will be charged a $100 room holding fee.

Depending on the date a residence room is cancelled, a refund of the Residence Deposit will be made as follows:

$400 by May 6
$250 by July 15
no refund after July 15

Students who wish to cancel their rooms for the Fall but intend to have a room for the Winter should contact the Housing Office at <resroom@mta.ca>

4.2.6 Registration Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)

A non-refundable $100.00 Registration Deposit is due November 14, or such later date as may be specified in the offer of admission.

4.2.7 Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)

For students wishing to enter residence in January, a $250 Residence Deposit must be paid by November 14. Refunds of this deposit will be made as follows:

$250 by November 21

4.3 Payment of Fees

4.3.1 Payments and Charges

Payments must be received by the University, not post-marked, by the dates specified in section 4.3.3 and below. Payments not received by the due date will be subject to a late payment fee. See section 4.4.5.

4.3.2 Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students

All fees for courses taken in the Fall or Winter term are due and payable at the time of registration.

4.3.3 Fall Payments by Full-time Students

The Fall term payments due September 19, are in addition to the deposits listed.

Students are responsible for payment of fees by the fee deadlines. In the situations outlined in section 4.3.7 only, payments may be made that are less than these amounts. Registered students may view their accounts through Connect@MTA. Students are encouraged to use on-line banking or alternatively, to leave payment by cheque in the drop box, located outside the Registrar's Office.

University services may be revoked if by the fall payment due date either 1) the correct Fall payment has not been received, or 2) late payment arrangements have not been approved. See section 4.4.2. Therefore, please forward your payments well in advance of their due dates, and, if you cannot make your full payment on time, please consult as early as possible before the due date with a) the Financial Aid and Awards Counsellor in the Registrar's Office, if payment is delayed by the Canada Student Loans Program or b) the General Accountant in Financial Services, if payment is delayed for other reasons.

4.3.4 Winter Payments by Full-time Students

All amounts pertaining to the Winter term are payable by January 23. Students are encouraged to use on-line banking or alternatively, leave post-dated cheques in the drop box, located outside the Registrar's Office, before leaving campus in December. E-mail notification will be sent to students when Winter charges have been applied to the students' accounts. This will take place during the last week in November. Students admitted to the University beginning in January will be advised upon registration of the amount owing. The Winter fees for students may change if courses are added or dropped. Registered students may access their accounts through Connect@MTA.

University services may be revoked if by the Winter payment due date either 1) the correct Winter payment has not been received, or 2) late payment arrangements have not been approved. See section 4.4.2. Therefore, please forward your payments well in advance of their due dates, and, if you cannot make your full payment on time, please consult as early as possible before the due date with a) the Financial Aid and Awards Counsellor in the Registrar's Office, if payment is delayed by the Canada Student Loans Program or b) the General Accountant in Financial Services, if payment is delayed for other reasons.

4.3.5 Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs

Fall Payments - Strasbourg Program

The Fall payment is due August 31. The amount of the Fall payment will be the tuition for the Fall term plus the residence fee for the full year.

Fall Payments - All Other Exchange Programs

The Fall payment is due September 19. The amount of the Fall payment for outgoing Mount Allison students will be the tuition for the Fall term. Students who live in residence while participating in the exchange program will be obliged to pay the residence fees to the host university.

Winter Payments

For all Mount Allison students participating in exchange programs the Winter payment will be due and payable January 23. The amount of the Winter payment will be the tuition for the Winter term.

Inbound Exchange Students

Inbound exchange students who will be staying in Mount Allison residences should contact the Registrar's Office for information on their residence, meal plan and Mountie money financial commitments, and their fee payment deadlines.

4.3.6 Method of Payment

In order to improve service to students by avoiding line ups, the University strongly suggests that students pay using on-line banking.

Information about fee payment is available on the web at <http://mta.ca/Registrars_Office/Tuition_and_fees/Fee_payment/Fee_payment/> . Cheques, bank drafts or money orders, made payable to "Mount Allison University", can be mailed to the Registrar's Office or placed in the drop box located at the Registrar's Office. Fees may also be paid through telephone banking or on-line services. For information please contact your bank. Due to the costs involved for the University, and ultimately for its students, payments by credit card are not accepted.

4.3.7 Reducing the Amount of Payments

There are three circumstances in which students can reduce the amount of the above payments. The first is when students have been awarded Mount Allison scholarships and bursaries; please refer to the offer letter for information regarding disbursement. The second is when students have proof of the amount of the Canada Student Loan they will receive. The third is when students have an external sponsor who will be invoiced by the University; this category does not include external scholarships and bursaries.

When the amount paid has been reduced because students will receive a loan from the Canada Student Loans Program or have external sponsorships, temporary registration status will be granted. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that government or sponsorship funding is received by the University by September 30 or January 31, as the case may be. If the University has not received the funds by these dates, students must make temporary financial arrangements through some other source to meet their financial obligations to the University or contact the Financial Aid and Awards Counsellor in the Registrar's Office to discuss bridge financing.

4.4 Late Fees and Interest Charges

4.4.1 Late Processing Fees

  1. Late Registration Deposit Processing Fee - A $50 late payment processing fee may be charged if the University does not receive the Registration Deposit from returning students by the due date.

  2. Late Letter of Permission Processing Fee - A $25 late processing fee may be charged for Letters of Permission issued on a retroactive basis (see 10.5.1b)

4.4.2 Services Reinstatement Fee

University services may be revoked in the case of dishonoured payments or failure to meet the defined payment schedule. Students wishing to have their services reinstated, including reinstatement of their academic program, may be charged a services reinstatement fee of $100.

4.4.3 Interest Charge

Interest will be applied to outstanding balances at the rate of 1.5% per month (19.56% per annum compounded).

4.4.4 Appeals of Academic Standing

Letters of appeal from students appealing their academic standing at the end of the academic session will only be forwarded to the Admissions and Re-admissions Committee for consideration if there are no outstanding fees payable on the students' accounts.

4.4.5 Late Payment Fee

A $75 late payment fee will be added to accounts not paid in full by the prescribed due dates in 4.3.3 and 4.3.4.

4.5 Withdrawals and Student Accounts

4.5.1 Withdrawals Fall and Winter

Absence from classes does not constitute withdrawal.

Full-time students who wish to withdraw from the University must begin the process with the Director of Student Life located in the Student Life Office, Wallace McCain Student Centre. Withdrawal is not effective until the Director of Student Life has approved the withdrawal request. The date of withdrawal for the purpose of fee administration will be the date this approval is given.

Full-time and part-time students who wish to withdraw from one or more courses will be able to withdraw from all but the last course on-line using Connect@MTA. The date of withdrawal for the purpose of fee administration will be the date the withdrawal is effective on Connect@MTA. There will be no fee charged for courses dropped within the first week of classes. For withdrawals after the first week of classes, fees will be calculated as 15% of the tuition for the term times the number of weeks or part weeks since the first day of classes. There is no credit (refund) given after the sixth week of classes.

Students changing from full-time to part-time status should contact the Registrar's Office regarding their fee obligations.

Withdrawals from non-credit courses will be assessed on a per course basis depending on the nature and duration of the course.

Any inquiries regarding the calculation/proration of tuition fees on academic withdrawal should be directed to Financial Services. The procedure concerning the calculation of any refunds for students with United States (FFELP) loans is available on the web at <www.mta.ca> .

4.5.2 Withdrawals Correspondence Courses

Refunds are calculated from the date that written, faxed or e-mailed notification of withdrawal is received by the Registrar's Office.

Full time students who wish to withdraw from a correspondence course that is part of their full time course load and for which they have not paid an additional fee over full time tuition, will only be eligible for a refund if their status changes to part time. These students should contact the Registrar's Office regarding their eligibility for a credit.

All correspondence course refunds are calculated from the first day of the term and the date that the written request for withdrawal is received by the Registrar's Office. Fee credits will be calculated as the tuition fee paid for the course minus 15% times the number of weeks including the week of withdrawal, since the beginning of the term. There is no credit (refund) given after 6 weeks of registration.

Refunds will not be given to students who do not adhere to these deadlines.

4.5.3 Withdrawals - Spring Term Courses

Refunds are calculated from the withdrawal date of a course dropped through CONNECT. Within 24 hours of making a change students should confirm their registration on MY CLASS SCHEDULE. If it does not reflect the addition, change, or deletion, or if students have problems viewing their schedule through CONNECT, they should contact the Registrar's Office.

There will be no fee charged for 3 credit courses having 2 classes per week dropped up to and including the last day for change in registration.* Fee credits will be calculated as the tuition fee paid for the course minus 15% times the number of classes including the week of withdrawal, since the course began. There is no credit (refund) given after 6 classes.

Refunds will not be given to students who do not adhere to these deadlines.

*Any course having more than 2 classes per week may be charged a withdrawal fee if dropped before the last day for change in registration. These courses may also be calculated differently for withdrawals. Please see the Registrar's Office.

4.5.4 Residence and Meal Plan Withdrawals

Students wishing to withdraw from residence and/or the meal plan must begin the process with the Director of Student Life located in the Student Life Office, Wallace McCain Student Centre. Withdrawal is not effective until the Director of Student Life has approved the withdrawal request. The date of withdrawal for the purpose of fee administration will be the date this approval is given, or the date students have checked out of residence and keys have been returned, whichever is later.

The student's account will be adjusted to reflect residence and/or meal plan charges as follows:

Month of withdrawal: 
September (includes Aug. 24-31)40% of the full year cost
October50% of the full year cost
November60% of the full year cost
December70% of the full year cost
January80% of the full year cost
February90% of the full year cost
March97% of the full year cost
April100% of the full year cost

Students entering residence and/or meal plan for one term will have their accounts adjusted to reflect residence and/or meal plan charges as follows:

Month of withdrawal, as determined above:
September or January50% of term cost
October or February75% of term cost
November or March95% of term cost
December or April100% of term cost

Students who decide during the Christmas break not to return to the University in January must so advise the University by December 31 to be treated for fee purposes as a December withdrawal. This may be done even if University offices are closed by e-mail to <regoffice@mta.ca> , or by faxing the Registrar's Office; fax (506) 364-2272, or leaving a voice mail message with the Director of Student Life; phone (506) 364-2255. Any student who wishes counselling before making this decision should so inform the Director of Student Life by December 31, by voice mail if University offices are closed.

Students entering residence and purchasing meal plans in the middle of a term who subsequently withdraw should contact the Registrar's Office regarding their charges for the term. Any inquiries should be directed to the Registrar's Office.

4.5.5 Payments to Students from their Accounts

Payments will only be made to students from their accounts with the University if, and to the extent that, their accounts have a credit balance. Students may forfeit a scholarship or bursary or residence bursary award from Mount Allison if they do not complete the Fall/Winter academic terms and this may affect whether there is a refund on withdrawal and the amount of any such refund. Furthermore, if any portion of a student's fees was paid by Canada Student Loan Program, the University is obliged to remit any refund upon withdrawal to the Canada Student Loan Program, or student's bank, for credit towards their government student loan.

4.5.6 Required to Withdraw

Students required to leave the University or its residences for failing to meet the required payment schedule, or for academic or disciplinary reasons, will be required to complete the withdrawal process and will be responsible for the charges detailed in sections 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4 and 4.5.5.