Academic AdvisorA faculty member who will help you plan your program and select your courses.
Academic Appeals ProceduresAn orderly opportunity for students to question interim grades, final grades and other academic decisions related to their coursework.
Academic OffencesPlagiarism, cheating and any misrepresentations related to your academic work.
AlumnaA former student or graduate of the University; plural is alumnae.
Authorized External Course (AEC)Previously called “letter of permission”. An official document granting prior approval to take a course from another university for credit at the Mount. Forms are available from the Registrar's Office.
BursaryA monetary grant based on demonstrated financial need.
Calendar (Undergraduate and Graduate)An annual publication listing key dates in the academic year, admissions requirements, program requirements, rules and regulations and courses. Course information changes from year to year but the degree requirements described in the Calendar in the year of your admission to the degree remain in force as you complete your program. Available for pick up in the Registrar’s Office, Deans’ Offices, Distance Learning and Continuing Education and Assisi Information Desk. The Graduate Calendar is available online at msvu.ca/gdcalendar.
Course Change FormThe form must be completed if registration changes (adding/dropping courses) are made, including section changes, and submitted to the Registrar’s Office. See Academic Course Add/Drop Dates.
Cross-listed CourseCross-listed courses carry two or more subject prefixes. Such courses are recognized by each department program shown by the subject prefix and may be counted towards either subject area, but not both.
Data FormUpon admission, each graduate student receives a data form which lists individual data, degree requirements and anticipated completion date. Any departures from the courses listed on the data form must be approved by the Program Coordinator. Copies are kept and updated by the department and the Registrar’s Office.
DeanThe head of a faculty within the University. At the Mount, we have a Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, a Dean of the Faculty of Professional Studies, a Dean of the Faculty of Education, and a Dean of Graduate Studies.
DEFA course notation meaning Deferred, given through the Registrar’s Office in exceptional cases when a student is unable to complete course requirements due to medical or other reasons during the time frame provided for completing an INC (Incomplete) grade.
Degree RequirementsListed in the Calendar and outlined on graduate program data forms, degree requirements outline the courses needed to complete the degree.
ElectiveAn optional course or subject not required for your particular program of study.
Exam ConflictAn exam conflict might be: overlapping exam times, a work commitment that cannot be changed, or scheduled to write three exams in three consecutive writing times. An Exam Conflict form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to the deadline.
Exam Schedule (When) and Seating Plan (Where)The exam schedule tells when an exam will be written. A detailed schedule listing each course, the date and time for the exam is posted outside the Registrar’s Office and the Seton Auditorium and online at msvu.ca in October and February. The seating plan is posted outside the Registrar’s Office, the Seton Auditorium and online.
F*A course notation meaning Failure resulting from an academic offence.
Fair Treatment/Employment Equity AdvisorAn advisor who provides information and assistance, including mediation, of complaints under the Fair Treatment Policy, on behalf of students, faculty and staff. Awareness raising and training sessions are provided by the Advisor. The Advisor also coordinates the Mount's Employment Equity Program. The Advisor can be reached at (902) 457-6242.
FeesFees are the costs associated with various aspects of attendance at the University. See section 3.2 Fees and financial Policies on page 30.
Full-time StudentsFull-time students are enroled in 3.0 or more units during the September to April academic year. Graduate students enroled in the Thesis are considered full-time students.
Grade Point Average (GPA)The total of grade points averaged over the number of units contributing points of 0.0 and greater. Final grades with “neutral” points do not effect GPA. GPA, also called cumulative GPA, is based on all coursework completed from September 1996 onward.
Grade PointsThe value (ranging from 0.0 to 4.3) given to each final grade (e.g., A+= 4.3, F = 0.0).
Grade ReportAvailable at the end of each academic term/session, a grade report lists the courses taken during the term and the grades earned, including withdrawals and failures. Any fees owing to the University for the term/session must be paid in full before receiving grade reports or to view grades through myMount.
Graduate StudentA student enroled in a graduate program.
INCA course notation meaning Incomplete, given instead of a grade when an arrangement exists between the professor and the student indicating requirements for the course shall be completed by a predetermined date or when a final exam or other course requirements have not been completed due to medical reasons. If these arrangements are not completed in the specified time, the INC notation shall be changed to F (failure).
Intention to Graduate FormStudents must complete this form when enroling in their final session of coursework. The form indicates when you intend to graduate (either Spring or Fall Convocation), the program you are completing and the name wanted on the parchment. The Intention to Graduate form is available at the Registrar’s Office, and Deans’ Office.
IPA course notation meaning In Progress. A final grade notation of IP is given in seminars, independent and directed studies at the graduate level, students must complete the required work within four months of the month the notation is given in lieu of the final grade. See section 2.2.12 Thesis Requirement.
LaboratoryRegularly scheduled meeting times in addition to lecture times for many courses in the timetable. Lab times are published in the timetable and when registering for a course students are required to sign up for a lab time.
Local AddressIf a student’s address changes while attending the university, the Registrar’s Office must be notified. Failure to do so could result in not receiving correspondence and other important information.
MoodleMoodle (Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is a course management system used by the University. Faculty may use Moodle to distribute course notes, communicate with students, set and grade quizzes, create assignments, discussions, and much more.
myMountmyMount allows Mount students to access the Registration Centre, Moodle and E-Mail along with student specific news, events and information both on and off campus, through a secure environment.
Non-degreeA student enroled in coursework but not working towards a specific degree program.
NXMA course notation given in full-time courses for which no December grades are given.
OrientationA program providing academic and social information to introduce new students to the University environment.
Part-time StudentsPart-time students are enroled in 2.5 or fewer units during the September to April academic year.
Permanent Address and “Other” AddressesStudents must notify the Registrar’s Office of any changes to the permanent address in order to receive correspondence and other important information. Change of address for Christmas, summer vacations or co-op work terms should also be given.
PrerequisiteA course or combination of courses that must be completed before registration in another course is permitted. Students registering in courses do so on the understanding that they will meet/complete course prerequisites. Failure to do so could result in deregistration and academic and/or financial penalty.
ProgramA basic plan of study or coursework in a specific field; also called a curriculum.
Resident AssistantA full-time undergraduate student whose major function includes interpreting and enforcing policy to students living in residence.
ScholarshipA monetary award based on academic achievement.
Sexual Harassment AdvisorAn advisor who provides information and assistance, including mediation, of complaints of sexual harassment under the Fair Treatment Policy, on behalf of students, faculty and staff. The Advisor also coordinates the Mount's Employment Equity Program. The Advisor can be reached at (902) 457-6242.
Student Judicial SystemA student judicial system for non-academic infractions is in effect. The definitions of misconduct include, among others: conduct which threatens or endangers the health and safety of any member of the University community on or off campus; use of abusive or obscene language or gestures at any university sponsored functions or operations; obstruction or disruption of any university or Students’ Union sponsored function; failure to comply with the instructions of university or Students’ Union officials acting in the performance of their authorized duties; and violation of any law of Canada.
A copy of the student judicial code is available from the Secretary of Senate, the Office of Student Experience, and the Students’ Union.
Student Identification CardThe Student Identification Card has your picture and other personal identification information on it. These are produced by the Library. Student ID cards are needed to use the Library, Computer Labs, to display when writing exams and to participate in many student and other activities on campus and in the metro area.
Term Grade Point Average (TGPA)The grade point average achieved at the end of each academic term, calculated on the final grades for each academic term.
Thesis SupervisorThe faculty member responsible for guiding and supervising an individual student’s thesis research and the development of the written thesis.
TimetableThe timetable lists all the courses and labs offered for the academic year or session—includes course ID, course number, name, time, classroom location and faculty for each course and lab offered. Consult myMount.
TranscriptAn official document prepared by the Registrar’s Office recording the entire academic history of a student. Use Transcript Request form. Transcripts can be requested in writing to the Registrar’s Office. See section 2.2.5 Transcripts.
Transfer CreditsMay be granted to students who attended another university before being admitted to the Mount. Transfer credits are courses taken at the other university and counted toward the program here. See section 2.1.7 Admission Requirements for Transfer Students.
Tuition StructureTuition fees are assessed on a per 1.0 unit course cost. The number of units of credit which a student is taking will drive the tuition calculation.
UndergraduateA student who is working toward a first credential.
Visiting StudentsStudents from other universities taking coursework at Mount Saint Vincent University with formal approval from their home university.
WA course notation meaning withdrawal without academic penalty.
WebAdvisor
WebAdvisor allows prospective students to search the class timetable.
WFA course notation meaning withdrawal with academic penalty; deadline driven.
WPA course notation meaning withdrawal after the deadline without academic penalty; deadline driven.