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1 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current.html The Calendar is an official University document defining academic programs and regulations. It is accurate as of August 1, 2018 *. It includes all items approved at Senate up until April 20, 2018. University Overview Academic Calendar Academic Regulations Admission Awards Classification of Students and Registration International Program International Students Policies and Procedures Postdoctoral Fellows Student Services Thesis Regulations Faculty of Arts and Science Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science Faculty of Fine Arts John Molson School of Business School of Graduate Studies Archived Calendars *The University Senate reserves the right to modify the academic programs and regulations at its discretion after the posting date of the Calendar. In addition, the University reserves the right to modify the published scale of tuition and other student fees at any time before the beginning of an academic term. The most current information is available from the School of Graduate Studies. Moreover, the information contained in the Calendar or any other University document related to academic programs and regulations is subject to verification and correction by the School of Graduate Studies. © Concordia University Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 2 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current/the-university.html Mission Statement Message from the Dean of Graduate Studies About Concordia Graduate Studies and Research Libraries Graduation Alumni © Concordia University Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 3 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current/the-university/current-mission-statement.html The School of Graduate Studies provides academic leadership and administrative support in fulfillment of Concordia University's commitment to deliver high-quality education and training to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Working closely with departments in and across all Faculties, the School fosters the continued success of existing programs and promotes the development of new programs that will attract top students both nationally and internationally. By valuing the integrity of different forms of knowledge acquisition and production from research and artistic creation to professional training and accreditation, the School serves as a hub for innovative thinking about how best to enrich the quality of graduate students' and postdoctoral fellows' experiences at all levels. Through its dedication to program excellence, as well as in its responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of teaching, supervision, and research training, the School affirms the vital contribution that graduate studies and postdoctoral training make to the advancement of knowledge and betterment of society. © Concordia University Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 4 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current/academic-calendar/current-academic-calendar-dates.html Summer Term 2018 Summer Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide or consult your Graduate Program Director for exact dates of registration and for Registration academic advice. July 2018 Sun, Jul. 1 Canada Day, University closed Mon, Jul. 2 University closed Wed, Jul. 4 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from second-term Summer Session courses (/1 DNE) Wed, Jul. 4 Last day to add second-term Summer Session courses Please consult the non-standard registration and withdrawal deadline dates Fri, Jul. 13 Last day for academic withdrawal from two-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) Please consult the non-standard registration and withdrawal deadline dates Sat, Jul. 14 Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Fall graduation Sun, Jul. 15 Last day to apply for Fall graduation Wed, Jul. 25 Last day for academic withdrawal from second-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) Please consult the non-standard registration and withdrawal deadline dates August 2018 Wed, Aug. 1 Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Summer Session 2018 Mon, Aug. 13 Last day of classes for two-term and second-term Summer Session Tue, Aug. 14 Make-up day for classes scheduled Monday only during two-term summer session Wed, Aug. 15 Make-up day for classes scheduled Tuesday only during two-term summer session Thu, Aug. 16 Examinations begin, two-term Summer Session finals Tue, Aug. 21 Examinations end, two-term Summer Session finals Fall Term 2018 Fall/Winter Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide or consult your Graduate Program Director for exact dates of registration and for Registration academic advice. September 2018 Sat, Sep. 1 Last day for final electronic submission of thesis through Spectrum, the Concordia Repository, for students who are graduating in the Fall Term Mon, Sep. 3 Labour Day, University closed Tue, Sep. 4 Classes begin, Fall Term Tue, Sep. 4 Late registration and course change period begins Students incur a late registration fee when they register on or after the date that classes officially begin across the University Mon, Sep. 17 Last day to add two-term (/3) and Fall-term (/2) courses Mon, Sep. 17 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from two-term (/3 DNE) and Fall-term courses (/2 DNE) Mon, Sep. 17 Deadline for withdrawal from program for Fall Session Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 5 Mon, Sep. 17 In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Summer 2018 courses October 2018 Mon, Oct. 1 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in August 2018 (/1) Mon, Oct. 8 Thanksgiving Day, University closed (see December 4, 2018) November 2018 TBA Fall Convocations Mon, Nov. 5 Last day for academic withdrawal from Fall-term courses (/2 DISC) Mon, Nov. 5 Last day for Master's and PhD students to withdraw from their program with /3 courses Students must DISC any /3 courses by this date, and withdraw from their program by the winter DNE deadline (/4 DNE) to avoid being charged for the winter term Mon, Nov. 26 Last day for instructor-scheduled tests or examinations December 2018 Sat, Dec. 1 Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Fall Term 2018 Mon, Dec. 3 Last day of classes, Fall Term Tue, Dec. 4 Make-up day for classes scheduled on Monday, October 8 Wed, Dec. 5 Examinations begin Wed, Dec. 19 Examinations end Mon, Dec. 24 Holiday period, University closed to Thu, Jan. 3 Winter Term 2019 Winter Registration Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide or consult your Graduate Program Director for exact dates of registration and for academic advice. January 2019 Mon, Jan. 7 Classes begin, Winter Term Mon, Jan. 7 Late registration and course change period begins Students incur a late registration fee when they register on or after the date that classes officially begin across the University Tue, Jan. 15 Last day for students to apply for Spring graduation Mon, Jan. 21 Last day to add Winter-term courses (/4) Mon, Jan. 21 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from Winter-term courses (/4 DNE) Mon, Jan. 21 Deadline for withdrawal from program for Winter Session Mon, Jan. 21 In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Fall 2018 courses February 2019 Fri, Feb. 1 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in December 2018 (/2) Mon, Feb. 11 Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Spring graduation Mon, Feb. 25 Mid-term break begins March 2019 Fri, Mar. 1 Concordia President's Holiday, University closed Sun, Mar. 3 Mid-term break ends Mon, Mar. 4 Deadline to submit electronic Master thesis to department for Spring convocation; consult with your department Mon, Mar. 18 Last day for academic withdrawal from two-term (/3 DISC) Winter-term (/4 DISC) courses Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 6 April 2019 Mon, Apr. 1 Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Winter term 2019 Mon, Apr. 1 Last day for final electronic submission of thesis through Spectrum, the Concordia Repository for students who are graduating in the Spring Term Sat, Apr. 6 Last day for instructor‑scheduled tests or examinations Sat, Apr. 13 Last day of classes, Winter Term Tue, Apr. 16 Examinations begin Fri, Apr. 19 University closed Sat, Apr. 20 University closed Sun, Apr. 21 University closed Mon, Apr. 22 University closed May 2019 Sun, May 5 Examinations end Mon, May 20 Victoria Day, University Closed June 2019 TBA Spring Convocations Sat, Jun. 15 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in April 2019 (/3 and /4) Mon, Jun. 24 Fête Nationale, University closed July 2019 Mon, Jul. 1 Canada Day, University closed Sat, Jul. 14 Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Fall graduation August 2019 Sun, Aug 4 Deadline to submit electronic Master thesis to department for Spring convocation; consult with your department * Tuition refund only applies to diploma, certificate, independent, visiting, and qualifying programs. © Concordia University Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 7 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current/academic-regulations.html The academic year begins with a Summer Session (May to August) followed by a Regular Session (September to April). Summer Session: The Summer Session covers all courses offered from the beginning of May and the end of August. Regular Session: The Regular Session is divided into a Fall Term (September to December) and a Winter Term (January to April), each of 15 weeks’ duration, including an examination period. The Academic Calendar at the beginning of this publication contains precise dates for the beginning and end of classes. Minimum Residence for Doctoral Degrees. The minimum residence requirement for a doctoral degree is 6 terms (two years) of full- time graduate study beyond the master’s degree, or the equivalent in part-time study, or 9 terms (3 years) of full-time graduate study beyond the bachelor’s degree for those students who are permitted to enroll for doctoral studies without completing a master’s degree. It should be understood that this is a minimum requirement, and that a longer period may be necessary in order to complete all the work that is required for the degree. In special circumstances, departments may permit or require candidates to spend a period of time in residence at another institution, subject to the approval from the School of Graduate Studies. When such arrangements are made, it is understood that the candidate will be engaged in full-time study, and that the institution will be able to provide appropriate supervision and research facilities. In all cases, candidates for a doctoral degree from Concordia University must complete at least two years of graduate study at this university, including the final year of the required residence period. Minimum Residence for Master’s Degrees. The minimum residence requirement for the master’s degree is 3 terms (one year) of full- time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. This requirement must be met regardless of the amount of graduate work previously completed in any other program or at any other university. Certain master’s programs require longer periods of minimum residence. Beyond Program Requirements. Courses which are completed, but not counted towards a degree or diploma, may be identified on the record as Beyond Program Requirements - Extra Credits. Students who exceed the time limit as outlined below will be withdrawn from their program. Under exceptional circumstances a time limit may be extended upon the recommendation of the Graduate Program Committee and the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Duration of Programs. It is expected that full-time students will complete the requirements for most doctoral degree programs within 12 terms (4 years). The expected time to completion for a master’s/magisteriate degree for full-time students is 6 terms (2 years) and the diploma and certificate is 3 terms (1 year). In the case of the MFA, the expected time to completion is 8 terms. Time Limits for Doctoral Degrees. All work for a doctoral degree must be completed within 18 terms (6 years) of full-time study or 24 terms (8 years) of part-time study from the time of original registration in the program. Time Limits for Master’s/Magisteriate Degrees. All work for a master’s/magisteriate degree for full-time students must be completed Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 8 within 9 terms (3 years) from the time of initial registration in the program; for part-time students the time limit is 15 terms (5 years). In the case of MFA, the time limit for full-time students is 12 terms (4 years); for part-time students the time limit is 15 terms (5 years). In the case of the EMBA, the time limit for full-time students is 6 terms (2 years). Time Limits for Diploma Programs. All work for a diploma program must be completed within 6 terms (2 years) from the time of initial registration in the program for full-time students; for part-time students the time limit is 12 terms (4 years). In the case of the Diploma in Clinical Psychology, the time limit is 9 terms (3 years) for full-time students; for part-time students the time limit is 15 terms (5 years). Time Limits for Graduate Certificate Programs. All work for a graduate certificate program must be completed within 6 terms (2 years) from the time of initial registration in the program for full-time students; for part-time students the time limit is 9 terms (3 years). In the case of UNIT, the time limit for full-time students is 5 terms. Time Limits if transferring from a PhD to Master’s in a similar area of research would be granted a time limit based on the expected completion (4 years), less the number of years spent in the PhD program, or 2 years, whichever is greater; or the equivalent for part- time study. Time Limit if transferring from a Master’s to a Diploma in a similar area of study would be granted a time limit of 2 years, less the number of years in the Master’s, or 1 year, whichever is greater; or the equivalent for part-time study. Time Limit if transferring from a Diploma to a Master’s in a similar area of study would be granted a time limit of 3 years, less the number of years in the Diploma; or the equivalent for part-time study. The academic progress of graduate students is assessed at the end of every term. To be considered in good standing, students in master's and doctoral programs must maintain the F Rule, C Rule and an Assessment Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 3.00 based on a minimum of 12 credits. Students in graduate diploma and graduate certificate programs must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.70. For program specific requirements, please refer to the Program section of the Calendar. Independent and Visiting students are only subject to the F Rule. F Rule Graduate students who receive a failing grade in the course of their studies will be withdrawn from the program unless continuation in the program is requested by the student’s program or Faculty and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies. If withdrawn from program, students may apply for re-admission (see Withdrawal for Academic Reasons. Students who receive another failing grade after re-admission will be withdrawn from the program and will not be considered for re-admission. C Rule Graduate students who receive more than one C grade during the course of their studies will be withdrawn from the program unless continuation in the program is requested by the student’s program or Faculty and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Course- based programs in the John Molson School of Business do not have a C Rule. Individual programs may have more stringent regulations; students should check their program’s entry or with the Graduate Program Director. Students who have been withdrawn may apply for re-admission (see Withdrawal for Academic Reasons in Graduate Admission section). Students who receive another C after re-admission will be withdrawn from the program and will not be considered for re- admission. Students should refer to the section on Academic Standing in their program’s calendar entry. Assessment Grade Point Average (AGPA) Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 9 The academic progress of graduate students is monitored at the end of every term. To be considered in good standing, students in master’s and doctoral programs must maintain an Assessment Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 3.00 based on a minimum of 12 credits. Students whose AGPA falls below 3.00 are considered to be on academic probation. Students whose AGPA falls below 3.00 for any two assessment periods are considered to be in failed standing. Individual programs may have more stringent AGPA regulations; students should check their program’s calendar entry or with the Graduate Program Director. Students in graduate diploma and graduate certificate programs must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.70 during their program of study in order to be considered in good academic standing. Students whose AGPA falls below 2.70 are considered to be on academic probation. Students whose AGPA falls below 2.70 for any two assessment periods are considered to be in failed standing. Individual programs may have more stringent AGPA regulations; students should check their program’s calendar entry or with the Graduate Program Director. Students in qualifying programs or concurrent qualifying programs in undergraduate courses will be assigned a grade in accordance with the undergraduate grading system for undergraduate courses. For all courses a B grade is required in order to ensure that the minimum standards of the graduate grading system are maintained. In addition, students must meet specific program requirements for good academic standing. In order to graduate, students in doctoral and master's programs must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Students in diploma and graduate certificate programs must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70 in order to graduate. Individual programs may have more stringent regulations; students should check their programs' regulations or with the Graduate Program Director. Students who do not have a supervisor when required by their program will be withdrawn from that program. Students may request to be allowed to remain registered in the program after this point for a maximum of four months in order to secure a new supervisor. Degree, diploma, and certificate candidates who expect to complete their program requirements in a particular term must apply to graduate by filling out the online Graduation Application Form. The form should be completed by January 15 for spring graduation and July 15 for fall graduation. Note: In programs requiring a master’s or doctoral thesis, there are deadlines for thesis submission which must be met if a student is to graduate at a particular graduation. These deadlines are outlined in the Academic Calendar. Concordia University has adopted a system of assigning credits to the components of its graduate programs. This system was recommended by the Conseil des Universités du Québec for implementation in all the universities of the Province of Québec. The fundamental concepts in this system are defined in the Rapport du Conseil des Universités sur les Diplômes Universitaires. The credit base takes into account the total activity of the student in terms of lectures, seminars, conferences, laboratories, studio or practice periods, practica, and research, including, where appropriate, the number of hours of personal work required, as estimated by the university. A credit is considered to represent a minimum of 45 hours devoted by the student to an educational activity as described above. Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar 10 While the language of instruction in Concordia University is normally English, students have the right to write their assignments and examinations in French. It must be understood, however, that in a case where a professor cannot read French, the assignments and examinations must be read by another professor, with possible disadvantages and delays for the student. Students are advised to enquire of the instructor at the beginning of the course whether assignments and examinations written in French will be read personally by the professor. Notwithstanding the above, language and literature departments may require assignments and examinations to be written in the language being studied. The grades and other notations described and defined in this section are those used for the evaluation of graduate courses and certain other graduate degree and diploma components. Some programs have academic regulations supplementing these definitions and descriptions. Such additional regulations define what is required in terms of grades for a student to be considered in good standing in a program. Refer to the relevant program section of this calendar and, where the academic regulations for a program have not been stated, consult the Graduate Program Director. Grades used for graduate courses or courses taken as part of a graduate program are A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, Pass, F, Fail, Fail/Absent (F/ABS), Audit , In Progress (IP) and In Progress Extension (IPE). The weight accorded to the various elements of the performance of each student is at the discretion of the instructor or instructors responsible for the course. At the beginning of a course the instructor will provide students with the evaluation scheme in writing. The scheme cannot be altered without appropriate notice. 1. Each doctoral and master’s program has a rule which limits the number of C grades a student may obtain, and still meet the degree requirements. Diploma and Certificate programs also limit the number of C grades a student may obtain. (See C Rule above). 2. Fail or F describes work below the acceptable standard in a course. When a student receives a Fail, F or a Fail/Absent (F/ABS) grade in any course taken as part of a graduate program, it is the responsibility of the department or Faculty to recommend to the School of Graduate Studies whether or not the student should be permitted to continue in the program. 3. Fail/Absent (F/ABS) is used when the instructor at the end of the course has not received the required work and has not granted an extension of the deadline. It is a permanent grade. 4. Using the grade point equivalents listed below, grade point averages are calculated and used to measure academic achievement: A+ = 4.30, A = 4.00, A- = 3.70, B+ = 3.30, B = 3.00, B- = 2.70, C = 2.00, Fail = 0, F = 0 and Fail/Absent (F/ABS) = 0. 5. Audit is the grade assigned to courses that are not taken for credit and which do not count towards the completion of a program. A course taken for this grade must be so designated at the beginning of the term. Students may audit a graduate course with permission of the Graduate Program Director of the program in which the course is offered, once the director is satisfied that the student is qualified to take the course. Auditing students are expected to attend class, but are not required to complete assignments or write examinations. 6. The In Progress (IP) notation is used when a student, who has completed a substantial portion of the course, cannot complete the course in time for reporting grades due to circumstances beyond their control. This notation may be assigned only to individual students, not to entire classes. The IP notation is only used in combination with a valid course grade (e.g. “B/IP”, “F/IP”). The grade is assigned on the basis that the missing work is graded as zero and included in calculating the overall grade. Students must complete courses with IP notations by the DNE deadline of the following term or the Fall DNE deadline for Summer term courses (see Academic Calendar for precise dates). If the course is not completed, the IP notation will be removed at the DISC deadline and an INC notation will be recorded along with the grade and the grade will become the permanent grade. If the course is completed after the DNE deadline the grade will not be changed (e.g. “B/INC”, “F/INC”). The Incomplete (INC) notation is used to indicate that the student did not complete the required work for the course. Under exceptional circumstances an additional period of In Progress Extension (IPE) may be granted. Requests for an IPE notation Fall 2018 Graduate Calendar