2001-2002
Undergraduate Calendar | 2001-2002
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Requirements
In order for students to register for an academic session the following requirements must be met:
a) new students must be formally admitted to a degree or certificate program OR have completed the required application for Special student studies;
b) returning students must be academically eligible to continue in their program;
c) there must be no outstanding account with the university:
d) International students must be enrolled in or have received permission for exemption from the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).
Detailed instructions regarding registration and course offerings for the Fall/Winter Session will automatically be mailed to newly admitted and returning students. Information regarding Summer Session is normally available in Faculty Registrarial Services offices by March 1.
Regulations
Students are normally governed by the regulations contained in the Calendar that is in effect at their first registration in their current degree program, unless it is expressly stated otherwise. Students may choose, however, to complete their studies under new regulations that are introduced, if they meet the requirements of these new regulations.
Course Selection
All course selection and course change activity (adds, drops, withdrawals, change of section) is normally carried out using the university's Touchtone Telephone Voice Response Registration System. Course selection must be completed according to the requirements of the faculty or school and major departments in which the student is registering. Students planning to undertake professional training beyond their undergraduate studies should ensure that their programs meet the requirements for admission to, or registration with, their intended post-graduate program.
Auditing Courses
Students may register to audit courses (i.e. attend without receiving credit) in addition to those course being taken for credit. Although audited courses receive no academic credit they are counted as part of the total course load for both academic and fee assessment purposes. Access to courses for purposes of auditing is determined by demand for credit space in such courses. Some courses are not available for audit purposes. The deadline to change a course enrolment from credit to audit or audit to credit is the last day for course changes.
Cross-Listed Courses
Some courses in the Calendar appear under the course offerings of more than one department. These are referred to as cross-listed courses. Students planning to enrol in such a course are advised to consult with their academic advisor, in advance of registration, to ensure that the course number under which they will be enrolling is appropriate to their program. Changes in the department designation of a cross-listed course in which a student has registered cannot be made after the last day for course changes in the term or session.
Payment of Fees
Registration is not complete until fee payment arrangements have been finalized with the University Business Office.
Deregistration
The University may cancel a registration in the following circumstances: if it is determined that an applicant for admission has, in the process, provided false or incomplete information: if fee payment arrangements for a session are not completed according to registration requirements.
Challenge for Credit
Challenge for Credit is a Carleton University policy that enables students to gain undergraduate academic credit for their own learning and experience through work and related professional development. It is not intended to overlap in scope with transfer of credits or admission with advanced standing.
Challenge for Credit is available only to students formally admitted to and registered in a program leading to a Degree or Certificate. Special students and students in a qualifying year are not eligible. Students may challenge for credit in a course only if they are in "good academic" standing. A student may not challenge for credit more than once in the same course.
This policy gives the student the opportunity to be examined on, and receive credit for, a recognized Carleton course without meeting the normal requirements of registration, attendance, and instruction. Students wishing to Challenge for Credit should enquire at their Registrarial Services office, with documentation to support the challenge. If the academic department, after an interview, is satisfied that the student has adequate experience and learning related to the course in question, it sets an appropriate examination. If the student is successful in the examination, the course is credited to his or her academic record.
Not all courses offered at the University are open to Challenge for Credit. Students interested in obtaining more information should contact their Faculty Registrarial Services office.
Transfer of Credit for Courses Completed at Other Universities
1. Prior to Admission
At the time a student is considered for admission, credit may be granted for individual courses successfully completed at other recognized, degree-granting institutions, if:
(a) the individual courses are relevant to a student's proposed program; and
(b)the appropriate academic department recommends such action.
Each application is evaluated on its own merits.
2. Subsequent to Admission
(a) Letter of Permission
Students who have been formally admitted to a degree or certificate program may take courses at other universities on Letters of Permission, and have the credits transferred to their Carleton programs, provided they obtain formal approval prior to commencing each course.
(b) University of Ottawa Exchange Agreement
Undergraduate students may register to take courses at the University of Ottawa to be credited to their Carleton program. The following regulations apply:
i)Students must be registered in a degree program and must be in good standing. In the case of First-year studies, a maximum of two half-credit courses may be taken at the University of Ottawa that year.
(ii) Only courses to be credited as part of the degree requirements at Carleton may be taken under the terms of the exchange.
(iii) At any time the cumulative total of courses taken at Carleton and counting towards the degree must be greater than the total number of courses taken and/or proposed to be taken at the University of Ottawa
(iv) Courses taken under the Exchange Agreement shall not count towards Residence Requirements at Carleton.
Applications and information about deadlines and registration procedures are available in all Registrarial Services offices. Students should note that space in courses may be limited and therefore applications should be filed well in advance of registration.
(c) International Exchange Agreements
Undergraduate students may be eligible to take advantage of other exchange agreements with universities throughout the world. For details on these exchanges, students should consult with their Registrarial Services office and the Office of Carleton International (1506 Dunton Tower) at least a year in advance of the proposed exchange.
Degree Program Changes
Students wishing to change faculty or school (Internal Degree transfers) must make application through Admissions Services. The deadlines for such changes for the Fall/Winter Session are:
Fall Term: June 30
Winter Term: December 1
Changes in B.A.(Honours), B.A.: Program Options
Students wishing to change Majors or program options or to change between B.A. (Honours) and B.A., must apply for such changes through their Registrarial Services office. Such applications must be made according to deadlines specified by the Registrarial Services office.
Withdrawal
The responsibility for taking all steps necessary for withdrawal from an individual course, from several courses, or from all courses resides with the student. Ceasing to attend classes, or informing an instructor of intent to withdraw does not constitute withdrawal. Withdrawal is normally done by using the Touchtone Voice Response Registration system. The official date of withdrawal is the date on which the student completes the necessary withdrawal action on the touchtone system.
Students must withdraw from courses on or before the appropriate last date for withdrawal as indicated in the Academic Year. It is not possible to withdraw from a course or courses or from the University after the appropriate designated last date for withdrawal.
Withdrawal activity may affect a student's academic standing as prescribed by regulations governing their program. Students are advised to consult their Registrarial Services office for information and guidance. A student who withdraws from a course retains no academic credit for any part of that course.
Fee adjustments for students who are withdrawing from a course, courses, or entirely from the University will be calculated as of the date of the official notification of withdrawal.
Residence Requirement
In order to qualify for a degree from Carleton University, a student must complete a minimum number of credits at Carleton University. For the specific number and type of credits required, refer to the appropriate faculty section of this Calendar.
To obtain an undergraduate certificate from Carleton University, students must present a minimum of 4.0 credits taken at Carleton, including all core courses.
Student Records Information
Names
As the University is committed to the integrity of its student records, students are required to provide either on application for admission or on personal data forms required for registration, their complete, legal name. Any requests to change a name, by means of alteration, deletion, substitution or addition, must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. Upon making application for graduation, students may be asked to provide proof of their name.
Addresses
Incorrect address information will delay the receipt of awards, examination results and notification of changes in academic status. Students must notify their Registrarial Services office immediately of any change in:
(a) permanent or home address (used for registration information);
(b) local address (used for all mail during the academic session);
(c) telephone number for permanent address and for local address.
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