2021-2022 University Calendar Your University in South Calgary CAMPUS MAP vauation F uster oint B P1 P2P1 P2 C P1 P2 D P1 P2 G PE1 PP21 P2 HP1 P2 I P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 A vauation P1 P2 uster oint P1 P2 P1 P2 PROVIDENCE BLVD. 1ST STREET SE BANNISTER ROAD SE A dinistration uilding P1 P2 14500 Bannister Rd SE B St asilsP 1allP iraryClassroos2 14590 Bannister Rd SE C Classroo uilding P1 P2 14540 Bannister Rd SE BANNISTER ROAD SE D Students ssoiation uilding P1 P2 MACLEOD TRAIL 14586 Bannister Rd SE MACLEOD TRAIL & MACLEOD TRAIL FISH CREEK - LACOMBE E e ort CentreSt arys istro P1 P2 LRT STATION 14580 Bannister Rd SE F ivney all P1 P2 14550 Bannister Rd SE G Water oer PThe1 MauroP2 Gallery H eritage Centre P1 P2 I St arys oostore P1 P2 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 1Z4 T: (403) 531-9130 F: (403) 531-9136 P1 Staf aring P2 Studentisitor aring St. Mary’s University stmarysuniversity StMarysUC 2021-2022 University Calendar In lumine tuo videbimus lumen (In your light we shall see light) Psalm 36:9 St. Mary’s University 14500 Bannister Road SE Calgary, AB, Canada T2X 1Z4 Telephone 403.531.9130 Fax 403.531.9136 [email protected] stmu.ca apply.stmu.ca 403.531.9130 stmu.ca QUICK REFERENCE Last Day Last Day to Term Class Dates Exam Period Fee Deadline to Change Registration Withdraw Fall 2021 Sep 8 - Dec 10 Dec 13 - 22 Sep 22 Sep 15 Nov 19 Refer to page 11 for Block Week deadlines. Winter 2022 Jan 10 - Apr 14 Apr 21 - 30 Jan 24 Jan 17 Mar 24 Refer to page 12 for Block Week deadlines. Spring/Summer 2022 May 9 - Aug 17 Aug 23 - 26 May 23 May 16 Jul 25 Important Notice St. Mary’s University reserves the right to change or amend policies, regulations, programs and fee structures at any time. At the time of printing, this University Calendar is considered to be accurate and up-to-date for the academic year beginning September 8, 2021. Consult the St. Mary’s University website at stmu.ca for the most current information on academic matters, including courses, personnel, academic programs and policies, and timetables. By registering for courses at St. Mary’s University, the student agrees to the terms, conditions, academic regulations and standards published in the University Calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the contents of this calendar. 2 UNIVERSITYCALENDAR 403.531.9130 stmu.ca Message from the President WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY n behalf of the faculty and staff of St. Mary’s Although 2020 raised significant difficulties, we managed as University, I am delighted to welcome our new and a university to continue to grow in our intellectual and our returning students. I am sure I speak for everyone faith lives. We didn’t let the challenges stop us from giving Owhen I say that we hope 2021 will be a more peaceful and back to the community. Indeed, our President’s Volunteer a safer year than 2020. Despite the challenges we have Team (PVT) still saw dozens and dozens of volunteers support and continue to face, St. Mary’s has proven itself to be a important charities and events. The PVT has been a way for community that looks out for each other and I am confident us to come together as a community, to demonstrate our faith that we will face the year ahead with energy, compassion in action, and to make a difference for those in need. One and joy. We have proven that we can remain connected and especially memorable event was our participation in the Field caring despite the most difficult challenges, and I know that of Crosses: Night of Lights Remembrance Day ceremony, this will remain true for the year ahead. where our staff, faculty, students and their families came together to light 3500 candles to honour Calgary’s fallen St. Mary’s continues to garner awards and community veterans (pictured). Our students prepared Christmas cards recognition for the quality of its education and our students. and food hampers for the elderly and the vulnerable. They Our Arts & Sciences deliver first-rate education in small raised funds for veterans through a run for freedom. And so class environments that ensure our students are never just a much more. In 2021 we expect an equally active and caring number. And even though this model was stretched in unique range of initiatives. All of this speaks both to the energy of ways by our temporary move to an online environment, our the university as well as our commitment to social justice professors and their students showed energy and resiliency and the community — a commitment that is specifically to make the situation work. The university continues to informed by our Catholic values and the over 2000-year-old see record applications for our outstanding Bachelor of Catholic Intellectual Tradition that shapes the direction of Education (Elementary) program, one that has produced an our remarkable university. amazing number of nominees and winners of the Edwin Parr Award for Best New Teacher. Last year we began accepting Because of all this I know in my heart that St. Mary’s is a applications into our Bachelor of Education (Secondary) place that you will treasure, and our welcoming environment program with overwhelming success. We continue to will encourage your growth — in mind, body, and spirit. We pursue new initiatives to support First Nations, Métis and look forward to welcoming you as a member of the St. Mary’s Inuit learners, and to champion anti-racism initiatives University community, and we hope that this will become a on campus and in the community. We have continued to partnership for life. deliver programs for disadvantaged learners who are looking for a new start through our Humanities 101, and we have Gerry Turcotte, PhD expanded learning opportunities through our exchanges, President partnerships and programs, both locally and internationally. 3 20212022 Message from the Vice-President Academic 403.531.9130 stmu.ca WELCOME TO ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY fter a time of critical uncertainty, as the world grapples with the lingering effects of a global pandemic, we are all searching for ways to focus on what is truly important Aand life-giving. Through all the grief, isolation, and hardship engendered by the pandemic, we have been offered the gift of sifting what we want to honour in our lives from what is dispensable. I believe in the transformative power of education, especially the kind of learning that we offer at St. Mary’s University. I am even more convinced of its crucial and far-reaching impact as we seek to recover, rebuild and renew our society in the wake of the political, economic, and social disruption of the last two years. At St. Mary’s University we will invite and challenge you to question ideas, social systems, and knowledge. What has led to the Black Lives Matter Movement? What does Indigenous sovereignty mean? What does a social justice lens contribute when we examine the unequal impact that COVID-19 has had on people of various socioeconomic strata, people of colour, and single parents? How can we achieve wholeness and wellness individually and as a society? These questions matter because you will be one of our future leaders, someone shaping the world in which we live. We believe that education is far too precious to be squandered on cramming facts into students’ heads. Rather, we seek learners who are curious, want to make an impact, not content with the status quo. We want to engage in dialogue with you, inspire you to develop your creative and critical capacities, stretch you, and prompt you to examine your own life. Instead of mere facts, you will learn how to learn – and how it matters. As Faculty and staff at St. Mary’s, we are committed to learning alongside you and being part of generative change to make the world a better place for all. The lessons we have gained through the pandemic about resilience, hope, and struggle are precious soil for our future growth. We are honoured to be part of your learning journey. Let us embrace the future with courage and diligence – education is the path to a better world. Tara Hyland-Russell, PhD Vice-President Academic 4 UNIVERSITYCALENDAR 403.531.9130 stmu.ca Table of Contents WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT ....................................................3 FEES WELCOME FROM VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC .........................4 VISION, MISSION, INCLUSIVITY APPLICATION FEES ..................................................................25 & EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY .............................................8 REGISTRATION DEPOSIT ..........................................................25 ACADEMIC FREEDOM & EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES ................9 TUITION & GENERAL FEES .......................................................25 HISTORY ..................................................................................10 ATHLETICS & CAMPUS RECREATION ...............................25 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE .............................................................11 STUDENT SERVICES .........................................................25 STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ...............................................25 UPASS ..............................................................................25 ADMISSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE FEES ..............................................25 HOW TO APPLY ........................................................................14 AUDITING FEES ........................................................................26 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS..................................14 DRE/CCEL FEES ........................................................................26