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We even consider your work experience. Click here to learn more about accelerated education Credit Transfer. A student may appeal to the appropriate Student Request Committee for permission to take the course a third time.
A student who wants or needs to repeat a course that is prerequisite to other courses must do so before taking any following course in the sequence. It is assigned by the instructor when no material is available to evaluate and the instructor has been unable to submit a grade. It indicates that the grade obtained as a result of a penalty for academic misconduct is included in the calculation of the GPAs whether or not the course has been repeated. These credits are not considered as program credits earned in any other degree or Faculty certificate program or Independent studies.
The notation appears permanently on the student record and official transcript. Only the final grade is included in the GPA. Used from These credits are not considered as program credits earned. It is not considered as a repetition. Students must apply for late completion of a course. For each course a processing fee applies. At the undergraduate level the IP notation is applicable only to the completion of an honours thesis, internship or fieldwork outside of the University, or directed study or research.
If the completed work is not submitted by the stated deadline, the IP notation will be changed to a letter grade. Because special arrangements cannot be made in the event of personal time conflicts including personal travel plans , students should not make commitments for the examination periods until after the final schedule is posted.
Among the factors considered in the review of the request is the suitability of the testing location, testing conditions, and time constraints. The student is responsible for any fees that may be charged by the external institution. Further information is available by contacting the Registration and Examinations Office.
No candidate will be permitted to enter an examination room after the first third of the examination has elapsed, or to leave before the first third of the examination has elapsed: 3 hour examination: - no entry after first 60 minutes has elapsed; - no exit before first 60 minutes has elapsed 2. If during the course of an examination a student becomes ill, the student should report at once to the invigilator, hand in the unfinished paper and request that the examination be cancelled.
Before leaving the University, the student must also visit the Temporary Examinations Office location in order that a report of the situation may be filed.
Petitions on the grounds of illness will not be considered. In the fall and winter terms, no tests or examinations are permitted in the final week of classes.
Any exceptions must be approved in advance by the appropriate Faculty Council. A deferred examination counts for the same weight in the course evaluation scheme and covers the same course material as the original examination. An examination cannot normally be deferred a second time. A replacement examination counts for the same weight in the course evaluation scheme and covers the same course material as the original examination.
When a student does not write a replacement examination, no further examination, replacement or supplemental, will be scheduled. However, students who were prevented from writing the replacement examination due to extraordinary circumstances will be able to apply to the University Examinations Committee.
Supplemental Examinations A student who applies for and satisfies all the requirements is permitted to write a supplemental examination. The grades from both attempts first attempt and the supplemental examination are included in calculating grade point averages and assessments of academic standing.
When a student does not write a supplemental examination, no further examination, replacement or supplemental, will be scheduled. However, students who were prevented from writing the supplemental examination because of extraordinary circumstances will be able to apply to the University Examinations Committee.
The University Examinations Committee is comprised of one faculty member from each Faculty, a student representative, and a representative from the Office of the Registrar. The Committee is chaired by the Associate Registrar. John Molson School of Business: There are no supplemental examinations available for courses offered in this School. For potential graduates in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, if there is no examination scheduled for the course in question in the term before graduation, a deferred examination would be made available during the final examination period of that term.
Faculties of Arts and Science, and Fine Arts: Deferred examinations for courses in these Faculties are written during the next regular examination period provided the course is given in the next term and that a final examination is scheduled. If the course is not offered or there is no examination scheduled for the course in question in the subsequent examination cycle, the deferred examination would be scheduled during the next replacement examination period February [mid-term break], August, October.
Supplemental Examinations John Molson School of Business: There are no supplemental examinations available for courses offered in this School.
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science: Supplemental examinations for fall courses term ending in 2 are normally written in February. For winter courses term ending in 4 , supplemental examinations are normally written in August, and for summer-session courses session ending in 1 , supplemental examinations are normally written in October. For summer-session courses session ending in 1 supplemental examinations are usually written in October.
Graduating students may write supplemental examinations in February for fall courses term ending in 2 only. The application must be accompanied by a Concordia medical certificate or, if the reasons are not medical, by other appropriate documents indicating that the student was unable to write an examination on the day or days in question.
If the required documentation is not available before the application deadline, the student should submit the request form and provide the supporting material as soon as possible. Please note that in the case of absence due to short-term medical situations, the student must visit his or her medical practitioner on or before the date of the missed exam. Additionally, by submitting the Concordia medical certificate, the student authorizes the University to verify its legitimacy.
The Registration and Examinations Office is entitled to ask the student to provide additional information. The student is then entitled to write a deferred examination. Requests that exceed this number will be submitted to the University Examinations Committee for consideration. Refer to numbers 3, 4, and 5 of this section for information on the application process and deadlines.
The Registration and Examinations Office is entitled to ask the student to provide additional medical information. The University reserves the right to refer a student to a physician appointed by the University for a recommendation when the student repeatedly submits medical certificates.
Each Faculty determines the courses it offers where a supplemental examination is available. A student must be in acceptable standing in order to write a supplemental examination. A student is permitted to write only one supplemental examination for a course, whether or not the course is being repeated.
A student who has received a passing grade for a course may not write a supplemental examination for that course. Applications to write supplemental examinations are available from the Birks Student Service Centre.
The application for a supplemental examination must be accompanied by a per-course processing fee. The supplemental fee is refundable only if the student is denied permission to write the supplemental.
General Concordia University affirms the right of students to request the re-evaluation of course work, which includes tests, examinations, essays and other work that has contributed to the grading of a course. Students have the right to see their course work. Students are responsible for the preservation of any material, in its entire and original form, which has been returned to them. A re-evaluation request may be refused if this material is not available.
In cases where grades are received for activities other than written or artistic course work, such as class participation, oral presentations, oral examinations and performance, no re-evaluation is normally possible.
However, every attempt shall be made by the instructor concerned and the Chair of the Department to address the concerns raised by the student. The grounds for a re-evaluation request are restricted to claims that a miscalculation of the grade occurred; or the evaluation of the work was demonstrably unfair.
A grade may be maintained, raised or lowered as a result of a re-evaluation request. Procedure Students who are dissatisfied with the grade received on one or more pieces of course work shall first attempt to meet with the instructor and explain their position. If the student remains dissatisfied or is unable to meet with the instructor, he or she may, upon receiving the final grade for the course, make a re-evaluation request.
The student shall specify the reasons for seeking the re-evaluation and shall indicate what informal attempts towards re-evaluation have been made. These deadlines may be extended by the University Registrar in particular cases if the student can provide evidence that he or she was unable to have acted within the deadlines. The University Registrar shall forward the re-evaluation request to the Chair of the appropriate Department. The Chair shall decide whether the re-evaluation request conforms to the criteria outlined in articles 4 and 5 above within ten 10 days of receiving the re-evaluation request.
If the Chair decides that the re-evaluation request does not conform to the criteria outlined in articles 4 and 5 above, he or she shall communicate this decision with reasons, in writing, to the student with a copy to the University Registrar.
My test scores? What is included in the admission file? Are the application requirements different for international students? Yes, international students anyone outside of the USA must submit the standard admissions requirements above and are also required to submit the following to be considered:.
How long does it take for an international student to receive an admission decision? International students must qualify for regular admission to a degree program prior to enrollment.
All documents must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the start date. What happens once CUC receives all of my admissions documents? You will hear back via email within one week. You should expect a letter from the school in the mail in the coming weeks. You will then be sent an email from your Concordia advisor. This email will explain your next steps, how to register for courses, buying books, and setting up your CUC Portal.
The following are a few options for you to consider:. Students admitted on probationary status must earn a 3. What if I am missing a piece of my admissions file and I want to start school sooner than later? Master's may enroll in an eligible program with Pending Status if all of the required documentation has not been received at the time the student wishes to register for the course. View Service Members Information. How much is tuition? Is financial aid available?
Yes, student loans are available for those who qualify. Please visit our Financial Aid page to learn about payment options, FAFSA, payment deadlines and how you can get assistance paying for your future. Your admissions counselor will help guide you to the appropriate person or office.
What is a cohort? A cohort is a group of students who begin and complete the MEd program together by following a prescribed course sequence for their specialization. Classes are taught by local administrators and professionals experienced in the field. When is the application due? Reach out to your Admissions Counselor for the appropriate deadline date. How long does it take to complete the MEd program? What is the performance of the EPP for the past five years?
Have you been accepted to the Concordia MEd program? View the Next Steps. The online application is available for you to apply to the program. You will be able to save your progress as you add the required files and information needed for acceptance. Apply Now. Admissions Deadlines.
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