REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2012/2013 About Redeemer REDEEME For 30 years, Redeemer University College has been providing a Christian liberal arts and science university education. We invite R UNIVE you to see how you can integrate your faith into every aspect of your life as you pursue your BA, BSc, or BEd degree. R SITY COLLEGE SITY COLLEGE A CA DEMI C C A LEND AR 2012/2013 Academic Calendar Academic Calendar ACADEMIC CaLENDAr 2012–2013 EXPERIENCE REDEEMER Book your date now to experience what life on our Christian university campus is like. While you’re here: check out the campus, meet students, sit in on lectures, chat with professors, and see what a great experience dorm life really is. Can’t make a scheduled Campus Visit Day? No problem – pick a day and we’ll tailor a visit specifically for you! FALL 2012 CaMPUS VISIT DAYS Friday, October 19 Monday, October 29 Monday, November 19 Friday, November 30 WINTER 2013 CaMPUS VISIT DAYS Friday, February 1 Monday, February 11 Monday, March 11 Friday, March 15 RECRUITMENT 1.800.263.6467 1.905.648.2139 x4280 [email protected] www.redeemer.ca The Board of Governors, the Senate and the Administration of Redeemer University College reserve the right to make changes in this calendar without prior notice. When academic programs and degree requirements are altered, the student must adhere to the calendar in effect for the academic year in which he or she was admitted to Redeemer, unless otherwise authorized by the university. 1 Table of Contents Academic Schedule 2012–13 ................................................5 Orientation ......................................................................................21 General Information ...............................................................6 Student Government .......................................................................21 Mission and Vision Statement ..........................................................6 Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid ........................................22 Institutional Purpose .........................................................................6 Tuition, Food and Housing ..............................................................22 Statement of Basis and Principles......................................................6 Part-time Studies Fees .....................................................................22 Educational Guidelines .....................................................................7 Special Fees .....................................................................................23 Institutional History ...........................................................................7 Tuition for Private Music Lessons ..................................................23 Memberships .....................................................................................7 Payment Plan ..................................................................................24 Governance .......................................................................................7 Refunds ...........................................................................................24 Research Centres ...............................................................................7 Financial Aid ....................................................................................25 Campus and Facilities ........................................................................8 Government Financial Assistance....................................................25 Admission Requirements........................................................9 Financial Assistance for U.S. Students ............................................25 Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs ...............................9 Other Financial Assistance .............................................................25 Admission From Other Canadian Provinces ...................................10 Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships ................................................26 Language Requirement ....................................................................10 Redeemer University College Scholarships ....................................27 Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate ...................10 Scholarship Consideration for Incoming Transfer Students ............28 Admission From the United States ..................................................10 Named Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships .........................29 Admission From Other Countries ....................................................11 External Awards ..............................................................................42 Admission as a Transfer Student .....................................................11 Academic Regulations .........................................................43 Admission to the Consecutive Bachelor of Education Program ....13 Attendance ......................................................................................43 Part-time Enrolment.........................................................................14 Aegrotat Standing ...........................................................................43 Admission to Non-Degree Studies ..................................................14 Evaluation and Grading ..................................................................43 Application Procedure ..........................................................15 Reappraisal of Final Grades .............................................................43 Application to the Undergraduate Program ....................................15 Student Grievances ..........................................................................43 Application to the Consecutive Bachelor of Education Program ...15 Grade Point Average and Academic Standing ................................44 Important Deadlines ........................................................................16 Dean’s Honour List ..........................................................................44 Offer of Admission Notification .....................................................16 Absence from Tests and Examinations ...........................................44 Registration .....................................................................................16 Examination Policy .........................................................................45 Student Life and Services ....................................................17 Year Level ........................................................................................46 Student Conduct and Regulations ...................................................17 Probation ..........................................................................................46 Statement of Life and Conduct ........................................................17 Dismissal From Redeemer University College ..............................47 Policy on Promoting Respect of Persons ........................................18 Policy on Academic Integrity ..........................................................47 Academic Support and Tutoring .....................................................18 Access to Student Records and Privacy of Information Policy .......48 Career Resource Centre and Placement Office ...............................18 Access to Confidential Student Records and Disclosure of Information ..................................................................................48 The Writing Centre .........................................................................19 Student Records Breach of Privacy Policy ......................................49 Peter Turkstra Library .....................................................................19 Transcripts .......................................................................................49 Services to Students with Disabilities .............................................19 Registration ........................................................................50 Student Housing ..............................................................................20 Course Registration and Changes ...................................................50 Food Service ...................................................................................20 Incompletes ......................................................................................50 Counselling .....................................................................................20 Credits and Student Workload ........................................................50 Child Care Centre ...........................................................................20 Auditing Privileges .........................................................................50 Health Services ...............................................................................20 Letter of Permission .........................................................................50 Mail .................................................................................................20 Athletic Eligibility ...........................................................................51 Vehicles and Parking .......................................................................20 Independent Study ..........................................................................51 Athletics ...........................................................................................21 Graduation ......................................................................................51