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CALENDAR STATEMENT VISION Creating exceptional learning experiences for a world of possibilities. FOSTERING SUCCESS AND SatIsfactION Mount Royal’s core purpose is to foster the success and satisfaction of our students in the pursuit of their educational goals. THE MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY CALENDAR This calendar is published once a year by the Office of the Registrar at Mount Royal. It presents a list of academic programs, courses, policies and This calendar will help you learn more about Mount Royal and its programs regulations about admissions, examinations and fees, as well as general and courses. Once you have read the material in the calendar, we encourage information about Mount Royal. you to visit our website for further information about our academic programs, admission requirements, student services and student life at Mount Royal. Should you have any questions about the information in the calendar, please contact the Office of the Registrar. As you gather the information you need to make decisions, please keep in mind: THIS CALENDAR SETS FORTH AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION THE • As a student, you are personally responsible for keeping your individual INTENTION OF MOUNT ROYAL WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS academic records complete and accurate, and ensuring that you meet CONTAINED THEREIN. MOUNT ROYAL RESERVES THE RIGHT WITHOUT the graduation requirements of any program in which you enrol. PRIOR NOTICE TO DEVIATE FROM WHAT APPEARS IN THE CALENDAR, EITHER IN ORDER TO SERVE THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY • By applying for admission to Mount Royal, you will be agreeing to comply OR BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES OR OCCURRENCES BEYOND MOUNT with the rules and regulations of Mount Royal, both as they exist and ROYAL’S REASONABLE CONTROL. MOUNT ROYAL EXPRESSLY DENIES are modified or amended from time to time by the Board of Governors of Mount Royal or other persons with the authority to do so. RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON WHO MAY SUFFER LOSS OR WHO MAY BE OTHERWISE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY SUCH CHANGE. • Not all courses listed in this calendar will be offered in the 2012-2013 academic year. Be sure to consult the online Schedule of Classes before registering. MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2012 – 2013 1 MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION FREQUENTLY USED TELEPHONE NUMBERS OFFICE HOURS Department Phone The University’s administrative offices are open Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer Aboriginal Centre ....................................403.440.5596 office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Academic Advising Services ...........................403.440.5000 Enrolment Services is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 Academic Advising Services (Toll-free) .................1.877.440.5001 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone Academic Upgrading Information ........................403.440.6282 service is available during office hours. Admissions (full-time undergraduate programs) ............403.440.5000 Admissions (Toll-free). 1.877.440.5001 ENROLMENT SERVICES Athletics ...........................................403.440.6516 Admissions and Recruitment .................................403.440.5000 BookStore ..........................................403.440.6300 Admissions and Recruitment (fax) .............................403.440.6339 Career Services ......................................403.440.6307 Admissions and Recruitment (Toll-free) .......................1.877.440.5001 Continuing Education and Extension, Registration ..........403.440.3833 Academic Advising Services ..................................403.440.5000 Credit Extension/Open Studies Information ................403.440.6282 Academic Advising Services (Toll-free) .......................1.877.440.5001 Office of the Registrar/Registration Helpline.. .403.440.3303 Credit/Upgrading Registration ..........................403.440.3303 Office of the Registrar/Registration Helpline (Toll-Free) ..........1.877.676.0686 Fees Office .........................................403.440.8880 Student Awards & Financial Aid. ..............................403.440.6223 Health Services ......................................403.440.6326 Skills Investment Program ...................................403.440.5168 International Education. .403.440.5100 Online inquiries .....................................mr4u.mymru.ca/ask Languages Institute ..................................403.440.5100 Website ...................................................mtroyal.ca Library Information ...................................403.440.6140 Mount Royal Conservatory .............................403.440.6821 Recreation .........................................403.440.6517 Optimal Therapies ....................................403.440.6917 Parking. .403.440.6914 Residence Services. 403.440.6275 Security ............................................403.440.6897 Students’ Association. 403.440.6401 Student Awards & Financial Aid ........................403.440.6223 Student Counselling Services ...........................403.440.6362 Switchboard (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) .....................403.440.6111 Transcripts and Student Records ........................403.440.3435 Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment .............403.440.5998 Published 2012 Compiled and edited by Enrolment Services – Mount Royal University – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Production Coordinator: Elaine May Production Assistant: Robin Villeneuve 2 MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2012 – 2013 INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS HOW TO USE THIS CALENDAR Academic administration Aggregate information (i.e., information that does not identify an individual The calendar is comprised of four major sections: student) on admission, registration, other activities related to attending • Academic Regulations and Policies courses of instruction, academic standing and graduation will be used for • Program Descriptions statistical, program evaluation and institutional research purposes by Mount • Course Descriptions Royal. Aggregate information may also be disclosed to other post-secondary • Outline of Services Available for Students educational institutions as well as the provincial and federal governments The Table of Contents and Index will provide more detailed information about for similar purposes. Admission information will form part of the student calendar content. A Glossary is also provided for unfamiliar terms. record which will be used to record academic standing, administer awards The calendar contains important information. It is the responsibility of each and financial aid, authorize Library access and produce graduation lists. student to become familiar with the calendar’s content. Particular attention Administration of Mount Royal academic support services should be paid to the first section, which provides detailed information An individual’s information on admission, registration, academic standing about admission and registration procedures, examination policy, academic and graduation may be disclosed and used for the routine administration disqualification policy, general graduation requirements and grading of Mount Royal academic support services including but not restricted to practices. Students should also refer to the Academic Schedule in the Career Services, the Office of Student Conduct, Student Learning Services, calendar which outlines significant dates and timelines, such as registration Accessibility Services, Student Counseling, Iniskim Centre, Academic and drop/add deadlines, examination dates, holidays and deadline dates for Advising and Financial Services. fee refunds. Administration of Mount Royal non-academic support services HOW TO RECEIVE THIS CALENDAR An individual’s information on admission, registration, academic standing In Person and graduation may be disclosed and used for the routine administration of Calendars may be purchased in person for $5 per copy at the University Mount Royal services including but not restricted to the Office of Student BookStore. Please note that calendar prices are subject to change. Conduct, the Residence Life Program, Recreation, Security Services, Parking Services and Alumni Relations. By Mail Calendars can be ordered by mail from the BookStore by calling 403.440.6300. Scholarship and Financial Aid They can also be ordered online at mtroyal.ca/bookstore. Calendar prices Personal information submitted on scholarship and bursary applications will are subject to change. be used to determine an individual’s eligibility for an award and for contact purposes. In the event an award is given, personal information will be used Web for taxation purposes. The calendar is available free of charge on the Mount Royal University website: mtroyal.ca Marketing and Recruitment Aggregate information on admission, registration, activities related to FREEDOM OF INFOrmatION AND PROTECTION attending courses of instruction, academic standing and graduation may be OF PRIvacy ACT used for promotional or recruitment activities. Mount Royal is committed to the protection of privacy and confidentiality of Cooperation with Students' Association (SAMRU) staff and students. The purpose of data collection is directly related to the need of Mount Royal to administer the institution / student relationship. Mount Royal also collects information on behalf of the Students Association of Mount Royal (SAMRU) for the purpose of membership administration, The personal information that