1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar School of Continuing Education | 1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar School of Continuing Education |
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| 1999 - 2000 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR | ||
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Any person interested in pursuing learning opportunities is eligible to apply as a part-time Special student in degree-credit courses, subject to course availability and course prerequisites. The application fee is $35.00.
Special students enrol in the same courses and meet the same course requirements as students in degree programs and may register for day, evening, instructional television or Tapes-to-You courses at a distance.
All registrarial services for Special students are provided through the School of Continuing Education. Current or prospective part-time degree students are encouraged to consult the appropriate Faculty regulations.
Since the instructional language of the University is English, applicants (including Special students), must be able to understand and be understood in English, both written and oral.
See p. 31 for the statement of policy governing English language requirements for non-native speakers.
Special students may normally enrol in a maximum of 2.0 credits per academic session (Fall/Winter or Summer) and no more than the equivalent of 1.0 credit (e.g. two half-credits) in any one term. Deferred and supplemental (Fourth-year Engineering only), examinations scheduled during the term and audit courses are included in calculating the course load. (See p. 31.)
Special students who have completed one or more full credits with an overall CI of 5.00 in all credits taken at Carleton (including failures) may register in the equivalent of 1.5 credits in each term of the Fall/Winter session.
During the Fall/Winter session, Special students may enrol in 5.0 credits under either of the following conditions:
1. The student is enrolled full time in a degree program at another institution and can present a Letter of Permission authorized by an appropriate official of the institution; or
2. The student holds an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution and wishes to pursue further study for professional development or in preparation for entry into graduate study.
Anyone wishing to be admitted eventually to a degree program is advised to note the specific Faculty requirements for course selection and the admission requirements for Special and Mature entrants as they are listed in this Calendar. Special students who have not completed an OSSD or equivalent may need to upgrade their qualifications by enrolling in courses at the Qualifying-University year level. Individuals seeking admission who need further information should inquire at the Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education.
Anyone wishing to enrol in a graduate-level course as a Special student must obtain a letter of permission from the Chair or Supervisor of Graduate Studies of the appropriate department. Anyone considering a graduate degree is urged to contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research prior to registration as a Special student. Special students enrolled in a graduate-level course are subject to Special student regulations and English language proficiency requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. (See also p. 31.)
With the permission of the instructor, students may register as auditors in those courses which are not designated as having limited enrolment. Auditors receive no grade and no credit for courses audited.
Changes from credit to audit are not permitted in limited enrolment courses.
In order to be eligible for further registration, returning Special students must pass 4.0 of their previous 6.0 credits with a C- standing or better in at least 2.0 credits. A grade of Abs is judged equivalent to a failure in determining eligibility for further registration as a Special student. Students who do not meet the continuation requirement will be required to withdraw from the University.
Students who are required by the University to withdraw from a degree or certificate program are ineligible to register as Special students for one calendar year. In addition, such students should not normally expect to gain readmission to a degree program on the basis of work completed as a Special student, nor should they expect to retain credit for these courses.
Special students wishing to make any change in their registration must do so through the Carleton University Touchtone Telephone Registration System.
Course changes must be made by the deadline dates designated in the Academic Year. Changes include additions, withdrawals, section changes, as well as changes of status from credit to audit or vice versa.
Please note that students who are withdrawing from a course or courses, or from the University entirely, must do so through the Carleton University Touchtone Telephone Registration System.
The date of withdrawal is the date on which the phone call is made to the Touchtone Telephone Registration System. Fee adjustments will also be calculated as of that date.
It is not possible to withdraw from a course(s) or from the University after the last date for withdrawal.
Notes: 1. The responsibility for taking all steps necessary for withdrawal rests entirely with the student. Non-attendance of classes, or informing an instructor of intent to withdraw does not constitute withdrawal.
2. A student who withdraws from a course retains no academic credit for any part of that course.
Please see p. 48.
A Special student has the right to appeal any decision regarding the application or interpretation of academic regulations made by the School of Continuing Education.
Appeals must be made in writing and should be submitted to the Secretary, Special Student Policy and Appeals Committee, c/o School of Continuing Education, 302 Robertson Hall, Carleton University.
Special students interested in obtaining financial assistance are advised to contact the Student Awards Office at 520-3600 eight weeks prior to registration. For further information, see p. 22 (Awards Office).