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CENTENNIALCOLLEGE.CA Applied Science An additional fee is echnology and T Centennial (my.centennialcollege.ca) at the end Centennial (my.centennialcollege.ca) preparing your resumé learning job search techniques interviewing skills defining on-the-job expectations setting and achieving your objectives developing your academic and career potential. o qualify for co-op work terms, you must o qualify for co-op work terms, Grade Report to you online through grades are available Your my CREDIT FOR TRANSFER ON DUCATI GENERAL E or an accredited university If you attended for may be eligible to apply you another college, are not eligible for general transfer credit (OACs education credit). is required for the A course-by-course match program-mandated course. to have a course- it is not necessary electives, For more information about For by-course match. see page 15. transfer credits, on Co-op Educati diploma programs in Most three-year advanced technology offer the business and engineering arrangement This option of a co-op education. combines academic courses and related paid work In most experience with approved employers. work terms will alternate your four-month cases, so you with academic terms (after semester 3), won’t have the traditional summer break between academic years. Co-op education staff work closely with students their work experience as meaningful as to make and arranging for the finding However, possible. Staff responsibility. job is ultimately the student’s of organizations in also work with a wide variety business and industry to promote the program and positions. locate appropriate available we will help As part of your co-op education, you with: • • • • • • T complete 80 per cent of year one courses, of C in COMM- achieve a minimum grade of 2.500 in 170/171 and a minimum GPA Engineering and Business programs. costs (also payable to cover administrative page 18). see Co-op Education, call 416-289-5000, more information, For 2524. ext. of each semester. Grade reports are not mailed. Grade reports are not of each semester. we do not Because this is confidential information, give out grade information by phone. of our degrees in one enrolled If you are jointly with UTSC or Ryerson offered report your grade you will receive University, the university. from l Centennia My Centennial e-mail is a primary Centennial e-mail is a primary my with Centennial is a free web service that gives all a free web service that Centennial is from the front Centennial can be accessed one program-mandated general education course GNED-500 Global Citizenship one or two electives (depending on your program of study) one program-mandated general education course GNED-500 Global Citizenship two electives registered students personalized, online access personalized, registered students grades, E-mail, to College announcements. tools from any Internet timetables and research connection. website or page of the Centennial College directly at my.centennialcollege.ca. which is your nine-digit student login ID, Your number date of initial password which is your Your to change the you will be asked birth (Note: password upon initial login.) Arts in Society Civic Life Social and Cultural Understanding Understanding Personal Technology Science and one program-mandated general education course one elective my my source of communication from the College. source of communication our-semester programs our-semester wo-semester programs • • • Six-semester programs • • • additional English or If you are required to take math courses due to your skills assessment results, or you must repeat prerequisites due to receiving you should note that this could delay failing grades, that it will likely the completion of your program, it that and fees, tuition additional pay to you require might affect your eligibility for financial aid. Enter: 1. 2. call the Help Desk at more information, For 5280. ext. 416-289-000, on General Educati you must take graduate from most programs, To general education courses as described below. General education courses are offered in four categories: • • • • • your In the first semester of most programs, means This general education course is prescribed. the assigned your program requires that you take course. Here are the general education requirements you will need to graduate: T • • F Connect • • olicies and Procedures and olicies ademic Ac ur Yo olicies and Procedures Year

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Centennial at my.centennialcollege.ca Centennial at my.centennialcollege.ca Fall: September to December Fall: April to January Winter: August May to Summer: pay fees including parking and locker register for your semester courses view your grades view your unofficial transcript of your degree/diploma audit (an evaluation academic record to determine if you are ready for graduation) on your registration ‘holds’ or restrictions view access your personal information (view and your address and phone changes to make number) view your fee statement check your registration status T2202A tax form(s) access and print your my 194 /Academic P my My access have you College, Centennial of student a As to Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of ademic Ac divide the calendar year into three semesters: We • • • academic year for most of our full-time, The Some post-secondary programs is two semesters. may You programs use a three-semester format. get more information about the academic year for your program from any Enrolment Services Office. Each semester is typically 15 weeks in length. Student Number a nine-digit first time you apply to the College, The It appears to you. student number is assigned That papers. on your admission and registration all to accurately maintaining number is the key a Centennial student. your records and files as

Most Centennial programs are eight months to programs are eight Most Centennial four degrees take Bachelor’s length. three years in successful completion Upon years to complete. students are all graduating of their program, or bachelor’s certificate diploma, a awarded the academic credential reflects This degree. the College for our standards established by in conjunction with professional and programs, educational agencies. cademic P Academic Record Online and go to ‘Centennial Links’. You will be able to: will be able You Links’. ‘Centennial and go to • • • • • • • • • • takes information access to a whole new level. Visit access to a whole new level. information takes Individual Privacy Act, under the legal authority of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Act R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 272, S.S.; R.R.O. 1980, Regulation 640, Centennial College is required to have written consent from applicants or students to release any information to a third party (e.g. employers, relatives, Social Services, Worker’s Safety and Insurance Board or other government agencies).

Description standards All school or program have been met or exceeded. include a minimum term These in all average of 2.00 and a pass but may be higher courses taken, for some programs. A student will initially be placed standing academic conditional on if their term grade point average or falls between 1.00 and 1.99 the they have failed a course in current semester. A student will be placed on probationary academic standing Academic while on Conditional if, their term grade point Standing, average falls between 1.00 and they fail a course in or 1.99, A student the current semester. will be placed on probationary academic standing if at the conclusion of any semester their term grade point average falls below 1.00. Academic Suspension will result when a student on Probationary Standing maintains a term Grade Average of 1.99 or lower or Point fails an additional course in the Such students will term. relevant be suspended from their program of study for a minimum of two semesters and may be permitted to resume their program upon completion of the suspension. A second academic suspension from the same program will result in a two-year debarment from that program with the option of re-applying for During this period, admission. the student will be permitted to apply to another program at the College. rocedures/ 195 olicies and Procedures/ Academic Standing Academic Good Standing (GS) Conditional (CS) Probationary (PB) Academic Suspension (AS) Academic Debarment (AD) Academic P g emic Standin ad Ac basis of a on the are determined standings The 70 per cent of a minimum of full-time enrolment and are load for a given semester of the course defined as: olicy The Student Code of Conduct P ce ademic Continuan Ac Students who meet or exceed school or program academic standards are considered to be in Good It should be noted that the Academic Standing (GS). higher are standards progress academic minimum or regulatory external to due programs some in students In such cases, placement requirements. Such standards. those to adhere to expected be will in standards must be published and made available their of beginning the to prior students to writing enrolment in the program or as they are modified. meet not does record academic whose Students school or program standards are subject to the Academic Standing (CS), Conditional following: Academic Academic Standing (PB), Probationary Academic Debarment (AD), and Suspension (AS), of their program and may require the approval next the in continue to allowed being before Chair semester or program segment. which relate to academic unique conditions For official program’s your to refer continuance, curriculum and/or the course outline. Application form is available Appeal Academic The from any Enrolment Services Office. Refer to: and Procedures l Exam lementa Supp passingrequired to obtain are often Students as well as examinations final their in grades in a course. an overall passing grade maintaining who student a when times be may there However, final a fails requirements, other all passing been has The due to extenuating circumstances. examination student the for opportunity an provide will College to the minimum passingto raise the failing grade in passing is who student the case, this In grade. failing of result a as course the fails but course, the to write may be permitted the final examination, as determined bya supplemental examination The of the department. the faculty and the Chair occur normally should examination supplemental final grades are posted. within two weeks after the may have criteria andApprenticeship programs examinations that vary processes for supplemental from general College policy. examinations may vary Procedures for supplemental on based vary may and departments School among accreditation requirements. Supplemental exam results will not be substituted for the entire previous course grade but will be The computed as part of the final grade calculation. designed be will examination final supplemental to replace the final examination as described on with calculated be will GPA The outline. course the the grade as usual to a maximum of 60 percent. program or advisor program school your See supplemental the of details further for coordinator exam process and grading. for $35 of fee minimum a have exams Supplemental each supplemental exam administered to a student. costs where fee higher a determine may Schools associated with the examinations require it. at 0 0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 (GPA) University Equivalents Grade Point Grade

Ryerson 0-49% by 80-89% 75-79% 70-74% 65-69% 60-64% 55-59% 50-54% 90-100% Numerical Equivalents issued are reports stem grade and Pass (GPA neutral) (GPA Pass Incomplete* Course in progress Aegrotat standing not reported Grade yet to be graded Student currently enrolled in course, Withdrew without academic penalty required No grade credit Transfer Exceptional waiver Description Outstanding achievement Excellent achievement good achievement Very Good achievement Satisfactory achievement Acceptable achievement Pass** Pass** Failure Non-attendance Failure Grade Grade may be required. considered as a passing grade, and a higher passing grade In some programs, these course grades may not be achieve a passing grade. to ‘F’ or ‘FNA’, and thereafter, the course must be repeated to calendar months, an outstanding ‘I’ grade will be converted the ‘I’ and to thereby qualify for a passing grade.After 12 requirements as determined by the instructor who assigned months after the scheduled end of the course to complete student’s control.The student has up to 12 calendar Satisfactory incomplete course work for reasons beyond

Grade Letter P I CIP AEG AUD Audit status GNR NR SUB course by another Substitution of one required WNP NGR TCR EXW A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F FNA the end of each semester. program applies to the Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) degree Note:A different grade system, using numerical grades, ** Incomplete Grade have done satisfactory work throughout may You but were unable to complete all course a course, In this work for reasons beyond your control. your professor may agree to assign you situation, allow you time to complete the to grade, “I” an missing work. your professor will set grade, “I” As part of the out what you need to do to get a final grade and how much time you have to in the course, complete the work (no more than one year after “I” After one year the grade is posted). “I” the grade (failing grade) “F” grade is converted to an and students have to repeat the course to obtain credit. * e Sy Grad

al) Centennial. Intent ty w my emic ad Ac , A Course A CE Course Important Dates Calendar to the Enrolment Services to the Enrolment al From al From hout Wit al ademic Penal Ac w w w l Refund Of Fees artia ty Intent toWithdraw Form before the start of the first scheduled class, if before the start of the first scheduled class, the course has four or fewer classes (meetings); before the start of the third scheduled class course has more than four if your (meeting), meetings; 30 calendar days after receiving print- If you are enrolled based course materials. please check our website in online courses, “Online Click on at centennialcollege.ca/dl. for “Important Dates” and Programs” deadlines. withdrawal the a one-to-two page compelling letter of explanation as to why you are making the and request, note if doctor’s supporting documentation (e.g. you were ill) separately) separately) courses in addition to full-time courses, if paid courses in addition to full-time courses, if paid Withdra (For students enrolled in Continuing Education withdraw from a Continuing Education course To ‘F’ or without a without academic penalty (i.e. you must officially withdraw by grade), ‘FNA’ mid-point is The the mid-point of the course. reached when 50 per cent of the scheduled classes (meetings) are completed. Withdra (For students enrolled in Continuing Education the qualify for a partial refund of fees (i.e. To less a $25 administrative tuition component, officially withdraw by the you must charge), following deadlines: • • • Withdra e Petitions (Lat the College may In rare circumstances, after the relevant allow students to withdraw a partial refund or deadline and receive either without academic penalty. withdrawal Office at 416-289- Contact the Enrolment Services Note petition process. 5300 for details about the that you must submit: a. Without With P dra With (For students enrolled in full-time programs) l Pena toWithdraw Form Office by the specified date in the semester. This semester. specified date in the Office by the deadline is noted in the To withdraw from a program without academic program without academic withdraw from a To ‘F’ being penalized by a without penalty (i.e. must submit an you grade), ‘FNA’ or b. c. issued during registration and is available in the and is available issued during registration and on Enrolment Services Office Intent to The Intent toWithdraw A Program A Full-time Intent toWithdraw l Refund artia to the Enrolment Services Office al From al From w w cing Or Redu wing , even if you paid by Fee Deferral, RESP or Deferral, even if you paid by Fee , to the Enrolment Services Office. You will to the Enrolment Services Office. Change your eligibility for an OSAP loan. Change your eligibility for or delay studies, Extend the duration of your your graduation. additional fees (i.e. Add to your expenses via studies). the result of extending your ‘sponsorship’ arrangements. Affect your sports. inter-collegiate Affect your eligibility for upcoming semesters. Impact prerequisites for

Form Form (For students enrolled tuition the of refund partial a for qualify To in full-time programs) you must submit an component of fees, Withdra Withdra a seat in the class is reserved Once registered, are academically and financially You for you. responsible for your program unless you officially officially To withdraw by the given deadlines. you must submit an withdraw, h P Wit Program Of Fees Before you withdraw from your program, or drop from your program, Before you withdraw are aware sure you make courses, one or more it effects to withdraw and how of the deadlines the record and fees and understand your academic courses or of dropping one or more consequences withdrawing from your program. by dropping) courses (i.e. Withdrawing or reducing effects: may have any of the following a. b. c. d. e. f. dra With are Wat h ? ourses ur C Yo ons Implicati Instalment. Certain minimum non-refundable fees Instalment. may apply. be given a date-stamped copy of the document and you should retain this as proof in return, date your written notice of The of withdrawal. is received is your effective date of withdrawal are not officially withdrawn if You withdrawal. or verbally notify you cease to attend classes, or other Enrolment Services staff, your instructor, Should College staff of your intent to withdraw. and do not officially you cease to attend classes, you will remain enrolled and will be withdraw, Non-attendance) grade. (Fail ‘FNA’ assigned a must submit an You Note: Withdraw Form within the first 10 days of the semester. After After semester. the of days 10 first the within fees will not be reduced or this deadline passes, deadline also applies to students who This refunded. have paid their tuition using a loan from OSAP. refund will consist of the tuition you have Your ($500 for less $100 paid for the current semester, international students) ) plus other non-refundable A different refund process applies to the fees. BScN program (check with the Enrolment Services You will also receive a 100 per cent refund Office). payment you’ve made for future of any advance Note that fees such as the student semesters. OSAP fee-deferral instalment plan fee, services fee, are non- late fee, skills assessment fee, fees, refundable. Request for form is available form is available form available form available olicies and Procedures (Add/Drop) form available from (Add/Drop) form available Centennial and this is considered to Appeals Transfers my Academic Appeal Application Centennial to add, drop or change sections. If drop or change sections. Centennial to add, Centennial you must complete a 196 /Academic P Application for Program Transfer Program Current and past students may request a transfer into another program by completing an my my You may add or drop courses during the first may You 10 days of the semester or class without you may use the do this, To academic penalty. through web registration system available Course Changes (Add/Drop) Students have the right to appeal any action Students have the right to the ultimate or decision which may affect of their performance in a course or evaluation matters Academic appeals are limited to program. Admission, or decisions on affecting evaluation Assessment & Re-admission or Prior Learning Recognition. Appeal of a grade, Academic a formal initiate To the appeal form within the student must submit on which the student 10 working days of the date Grades are grade. received notice of the final released on ademic Ac on of ompleti ful C Success s ement ram Requir Prog all successfully complete Students must eligible for in order to be program requirements to complete said and may be required graduation, one level of prior to progressing from requirements to the subsequent level. their program your program does not allow you to change via Academic Change be notification. The any Enrolment Services Office. Your form must be any Enrolment Services Office. program coordinator or signed by a school advisor, in order to have the course other school designate, drop(s) processed by Enrolment Services. You Be careful when trying to drop a course. are not considered to have dropped the course or merely officially if you ceased to attend classes, notified your professor of your intent to drop the or provided verbal notice to Enrolment course, Services staff. from the Enrolment Services Office. Program from the Enrolment Services Office. however every effort transfers are not automatic, Once will be made to accommodate your choice. you will receive credit for a transfer is approved, any courses you have already completed in the which program that you are currently registered in, are common with the program you transfer into. from any Enrolment Services Office.

Centennial for my rocedures/ 197 olicies and Procedures/ o ID t Centennial, or by notifying us in writing. You are You or by notifying us in writing. Centennial, address and phone number student status timetable grades and academic record attendance. Academic P my Confidentiality of Information and Protection Freedom Ontario’s protect Act requires that the College of Privacy means we cannot give any This student privacy. information about you to anyone outside the spouse, not even a parent or guardian, College, for example, cannot release, We family or friend. information on your: • • • • • If you need proof of academic achievement for arrange for an official transcript an employer, will not release We Transcript). Academic (see information to you over the phone. an international Under unusual circumstances (e.g. student who names someone in this country special you can make to act on their behalf), for the release of in writing, arrangements, Contact the information to someone else. Enrolment Services Office for details. Pho identification College photo Centennial Your for services, to access many College card is used and is issued identification purposes, examination Enrolment entrants through the to full-time new fee will be charged to A $12 Services Office. lost or stolen cards. replace any in you must be enrolled obtain your card, To present current semester and courses for the photo- government-issued one piece of official, of having your picture identification at the time a valid photo-ID includes: Acceptable taken. driver’s valid age of majority card, passport, or the Canadian citizenship card, your licence, The Ontario Health card. certificate of Indian status will not be accepted TTC Metropass Card and the Check as proof of your identity. Address or Name Change Please be sure to tell us of any change in your address and home or business phone numbers sure important information so we can make can change your address through You reaches you. responsible to ensure your correct address is on file with the College. Be sure to also change your address with the Services Office if you are Student Financial if Include your student number, receiving OSAP. along with your old and new address and possible, If you change your name during phone numbers. let us know so we can your studies at Centennial, your student record complete and accurate. keep licence Bring proof of your name change (driver’s to for example) in-person or marriage certificate, any Enrolment Services Office. photography dates and times throughout the year. throughout the year. photography dates and times for Centre The at Students registered in programs campus must obtain Creative Communications this campus location. student photo ID cards from

Centennial my A Request for Academic Transcript script Tran oronto, ON Canada oronto, rogress campus Progress Services, ranscript .O. Box 631, Station Box 631, .O. your full name (plus any previous name) your Centennial College student number your date of birth photo identification a legible copy of a valid licence or passport) which also driver’s (e.g. shows your signature academic your on signature handwritten your transcript request letter a daytime phone number your current return address institution, the person and address (e.g. college or university) to whom your Centennial transcript should be mailed. M1K 5E9 Centennial College P T Enrolment Services Office Enrolment T Centennial (my.centennialcollege.ca). To request To Centennial (my.centennialcollege.ca). Your fastest method: access your fastest method: Your and select “Order Transcript” and follow the and follow the Transcript” “Order and select for pick-up at the steps to request a transcript Services Hub or have Progress Campus Student This service is it mailed to a specific location. 2009. in Fall expected to be available Complete a form (available in the Enrolment Services Office form (available it to and submit and at centennialcollege.ca) You must present the Enrolment Services Office. ID card or driver’s photo identification (Student your transcript. licence) when requesting If you are applying to another Ontario college order your transcript online at or university, ontariocolleges.ca. Mail or fax a written request to the Enrolment The Enrolment Services Office at 416-289-5232. Services Office will only service mailed or faxed requests which contain the following required information: • • • • • • • • my emic ad Ac record of is the official transcript academic The College. activity at Centennial your academic using transcript by may view your unofficial You an official version of your transcript, you can use of your transcript, an official version A fee per copy will methods. one of the following be charged. 1. 2. Verbal requests (e.g. via the phone) for academic via the phone) for academic requests (e.g. Verbal Transcript transcripts will not be accepted. requests are normally serviced within five to 10 working days after receipt of the request – longer Centennial College is during peak service times. not responsible for transcripts which are lost or Should you owe fees or fines, delayed in the mail. transcripts will not be provided. 3. 4. there is no need to Should you fax your request, Kindly address also send your request by mail. transcript-related mail to: form, available from available form, Centennial by February 28 each Centennial by February my Issued? fund s Are Re one-year program – up to two years one-year program – up to two-year program – up to four years three-year program – up to five years post-secondary continuing education, programs – five years A) ax Receipts (T2202 How Re-admission/Program ce Continuan Students are subject to the regulations of the suspension or College regarding probation, Students may be expulsion from their program. or to denied permission to continue their studies, if they do not maintain the return to their program, required academic standing. Re-Admit/Program Transfer You are usually expected to complete your are usually expected to complete You based on time limits, program within the following your original date of registration: • • • • from your program written approval need You’ll Chair or Director to extend the time limit. you time off from your studies, If you have to take can re-enter your program without going through as long as you are the admission process again, Use a still within the time limits listed above. and dits Time Limit on Cre on Graduati T will be made available T2202A official information online through A refund cheque will be mailed even if you paid even if you be mailed cheque will A refund the refund online, If you registered by credit card. Please allow a to the credit card. will be issued A minimum two weeks for processing. minimum of however is required for processing of two weeks be experienced during peak times may longer wait processing periods. year. T2202A forms are not mailed. T2202A forms year. any Enrolment Services Office to start your course any Enrolment Services Office to start your course work again. Alan Hare John Wabb John Kim Brown David Sloan David Garner Debra Warren Debra 2009/2010 Delois Gittens Garth Jackson Cheryl Phillips Juan Carranza Sharon Shelton Effective June 2009 Abena Buahene Dr. James Norrie James Dr. Ann Buller, President Ann Buller, John Montgomery, Chair John Montgomery, Mary Catherine Lindberg Board of Governors Board Academic Honesty Appeals Grade in the Classroom Disruptive Student Behaviour and Other Learning Environments Prevention Harassment and Discrimination Student Code of Conduct Violence Prevention Policy tions Sanc who violate community of the College Students are subject to and procedures the College policies (from from temporary dismissals sanctions ranging to suspensions and warning class) and verbal on can be appealed Many sanctions expulsions. specified grounds. and conduct which govern the behaviour Policies of students: • • • • • • will Policy) Posting Other policies (such as College through appropriate offices. also be available Student Relations Office Student Relations Office 2499 ext. 416-289-5000, Academic Department Office Association) CCSAI (Student ution Resol in complaint to file a formal necessary It is not appropriate, Where a conflict. order to resolve to resolve will be encouraged parties in a dispute early resolution through an informal, their conflict or questions about any policy If you have process. the to start is by contacting a good place process, Office at 416-289-5000, Student Relations 2499. ext. a complaint wish to make If you are involved in or any member of the involving a dispute with can submit a complaint. you College community, a information or assistance in making For consult with: dispute, complaint or resolving a • • • • olicies and Procedures 198 /Academic P There are a number of policies and procedures procedures policies and number of are a There behave at the College. we the way that govern non-academic) policies (academic and These and in offices such at our website are available (Student CCSAI Advising, as Student Relations, and Enrolment Services. Association) have of the College community All members It is important that rights and responsibilities. of community be aware everyone in our College and adhere to these rights and responsibilities everyone Most importantly, them upon enrolment. to work/study/learn at the College has the right respectful and free in an environment that is harassment and disturbance. from discrimination, to educate Everyone shares the responsibility procedures and themselves on College policies, regulations and ensure adherence. dures Proce and ies Polic

Alumni . rocedures/ 199 olicies and Procedures/ Academic P Centennial College on Inc Associati Association represents the more than Alumni The As a 85,000 graduates of Centennial College. graduate you become a lifetime member and have an opportunity to maintain your special ties to the College and your colleagues by participating in the Association. objectives are to facilitate Association’s The fellowship and communication among members and to provide a means for members to contribute to the betterment of the College. sponsor many programs and services for We and assist groups who wish to organize graduates, reunions and alumni events. Our board of directors is composed of dedicated programs of study and all volunteers from various to share your time, If you would like of life. walks or if you have simply fallen energy and expertise, alumni the receiving start to want and touch of out please contact the magazine or your alumni card, fax 416-289-5237, Alumni Office at 416-289-5218, or visit our [email protected] or e-mail: office located in the Student Centre at Progress centennialcollege.ca/ campus or our website: alumni um and Curriculum on Changes Regulati every effort to offer Centennial College makes programs and courses as described in this reserves the right the College However, calendar. fees, programs, to cancel or change courses, locations and regulations, admission requirements, where necessary. we’ll refund your fees If a course is cancelled, or you may transfer to another course in that or phone, we notify you by mail Usually, semester. so be sure we have your current address and home In the event that a and business phone numbers. we’ll program must be suspended or cancelled, every effort to enable students to complete make their program. your program Coordinator If this situation arises, or departmental Chair will be able to give you more information. our DEGREE/ n and y and on ocati Double Diplomas A Centennial graduate may study for a diploma or certificate in a different program without repeating with the program Chair or common courses, total courses required The approval. Coordinator’s to complete the new program will be determined by its curriculum. Conv A highlight of the Centennial year is our main held convocation and graduation ceremonies, diplomas and degrees, At this time, in June. certificates are presented to students who have Graduates successfully completed their programs. may invite two guests to join them in the usually includes a guest speaker which celebration, and reception. encourage graduates to participate in this We you for some reason, If, memorable occasion. you may are unable to attend the ceremony, diploma or degree from pick up your certificate, the Progress Enrolment Services Office after will diplomas or certificates Degrees, Convocation. for pick-up for one week after the be available after which time they will convocation ceremonies, be mailed. a fee of a replacement, Should you require $50 will be charged. ma in a Second Major Diploma in Some of our programs offer several options or in one After you’ve graduated choices of major. you may study for a diploma major or option, in another major in the same program without will need You repeating the common courses. from your program Chair to do this. approval total courses required for you to complete The the new option will be based on the graduation requirements (curriculum) in effect at the time Projects and field work you enrol in that option. may not be carried over and you must complete required general education electives. e cat Diploma/Certifi form to the udit A form, the Enrolment form, A Program Application to Graduate

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Honours – a cumulative Grade Point Average Honours – a cumulative Grade Point but less equal to or greater than 3.900, (GPA) < 4.300) on a scale of than 4.300 (> = 3.900, 4.500. High Honours – a cumulative Grade Point equal to or greater than 4.300 Average (GPA) (> = 4.300) on a scale of 4.500. successfully completed a prescribed program of instruction been approved for graduation by the College Board of Governors. Satisfactorily complete all the required courses complete all the required Satisfactorily or diploma, your certificate, which comprise of 2.0 or greater. with a GPA degree program cent of the courses Ensure that at least 25 per are completed at comprising your program Centennial College. in which you At the beginning of the semester requirements, expect to complete all graduation submit an Application to Graduate Services Office will not act to audit your eligibility for graduation. Enrolment Services Office. On this form, you On this form, Enrolment Services Office. the program (e.g. must identify the name of – Networking), Technology Computer Systems CENT (e.g. and the number of the program Unless you Code 3405) you are completing. by submitting an signal your intent to graduate Centennial College recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement by issuing Honours and High Honours designations to eligible designations are These graduates of all programs. and diploma or certificate, noted on the student’s are based on the following criteria: • • on Honours Designati When you’ve completed all the requirements you’re ready to of your program satisfactorily, diploma or Receiving your degree, graduate. certificate means you have: • • or diploma receive only one certificate, may You If you’re working degree at each level in your field. you ordinarily won’t be a diploma, towards in granted a certificate or diploma at a lower level you would have to withdraw To do this, your field. from the longer program and have completed all the requirements for a certificate or diploma at the lower level. Eligibility Online Degree/Diploma Use

on From Graduati College program, graduate from a Centennial To the following: you must do 1. 2. 3. Graduation to conduct an online audit of your progression graduation. towards