YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020 British Columbia Most recent revision: December 2020 * This document and the information it contains are the exclusive property of Yorkville University. It is provided to interested parties for information purposes only. This document cannot be copied, distributed, altered or modified in part or in whole, or used for any other purposes without prior written consent from Yorkville University. * The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective August 12, 2015 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Academic Calendar CONTENTS 1. Academic Schedule / Important Dates .............................................................................. 1 2. Governance of the University ........................................................................................... 5 2.1 Board of Governors ..................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Academic Council ........................................................................................................................ 6 3. Vision and Mission ........................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Mission ........................................................................................................................................ 7 3.3 Educational Objectives ................................................................................................................ 7 4. History of Yorkville University .......................................................................................... 9 5. University Policies and Regulations ................................................................................ 10 5.1 Academic Freedom .................................................................................................................... 10 5.2 Conflict of Interest ..................................................................................................................... 11 5.3 Ethical Standards ....................................................................................................................... 12 5.4 Harassment and Discrimination ................................................................................................ 12 5.4.1 Substance Abuse ........................................................................................................................................ 14 5.5 Intellectual Property .................................................................................................................. 14 5.6 Student Conduct ........................................................................................................................ 15 5.6.1 Academic Integrity and Honesty .......................................................................................................... 15 5.6.2 Academic Offences .............................................................................................................................. 15 5.6.3 Procedures for Prosecuting Academic Offenses .................................................................................. 16 5.6.4 Penalties for Academic Offences ......................................................................................................... 17 5.6.5 Student Code of Conduct ..................................................................................................................... 20 5.6.6 Student Grievances and Appeals: ........................................................................................................ 23 5.6.7 Standing Committee on Academic and Student Conduct Appeals ...................................................... 26 5.7 Institutional Closure .................................................................................................................. 28 6. Admission Policies and Information ................................................................................ 29 6.1 Undergraduate Admissions ....................................................................................................... 29 6.1.1 General Admissions Procedures .......................................................................................................... 29 6.1.2 Undergraduate Programs Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing .................................................... 29 6.1.3 Mature Students .................................................................................................................................. 30 6.1.4 Prior Learning Recognition .................................................................................................................. 30 6.1.5 Academic Credit for Canadian Armed Forces Training ........................................................................ 32 6.1.6 English Language Proficiency ............................................................................................................... 32 6.2 Enrolment Agreement ............................................................................................................... 33 6.3 Re-admission Policies and Procedures - All University Programs ............................................. 34 7. Financial Policies and Information .................................................................................. 35 7.1 Tuition and Other Fees .............................................................................................................. 35 7.2 Financial Aid & Awards .............................................................................................................. 37 7.2.1 Canada Student Loans Program ........................................................................................................... 37 7.2.2 Student Line of Credit .......................................................................................................................... 37 7.2.3 Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) ........................................................................................... 38 7.2.4 Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) ................................................................................................................. 38 8. Academic Policies and Information ................................................................................. 39 8.1 Course Delivery .......................................................................................................................... 39 8.2 Assessment of Student Work .................................................................................................... 40 8.2.1 Assessment of Student Participation ................................................................................................... 40 8.2.2 Assessment of Written Assignments ................................................................................................... 40 8.2.3 Examinations ........................................................................................................................................ 41 8.3 Grading Policies ......................................................................................................................... 41 8.3.1 Undergraduate Program Grading Policies ........................................................................................... 45 8.4 Student Transcripts ................................................................................................................... 47 8.5 Student Evaluation of Courses and Course Instructors ............................................................. 47 9. Services for Students ...................................................................................................... 49 9.1 University Directory ................................................................................................................... 50 9.2 Registrar’s Office ....................................................................................................................... 51 9.3 The Online Campus .................................................................................................................... 51 9.4 University Library ....................................................................................................................... 51 9.5 Textbooks .................................................................................................................................. 51 9.6 Online Teaching and Learning ................................................................................................... 51 9.6.1 Orientation to Online Teaching and Learning at Yorkville University .................................................. 51 9.6.2 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 52 9.6.3 Essential Computer Hardware and Software ....................................................................................... 52 9.7 Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ....................................................... 52 9.8 Mental Health and Wellness Services ......................................................................................