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1 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current.html Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar The Calendar is an official University document defining academic programs and regulations. It is accurate as of December 1, 2019 *. It includes all items approved at Senate up until September 13, 2019. General Information 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 Faculties 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 Archives Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 2 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 Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 3 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current/academic-calendar/current-academic- calendar-dates.html Academic Calendar Dates Summer Term 2019 Summer Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide for exact dates of registration and the non-standard Registration registration and withdrawal deadline dates. May 2019 Sun, May 5 Examinations end Mon, May 6 Classes begin, First-term and two-term summer session courses Mon, May 13 Last day to add two-term and first-term Summer Session courses Mon, May 13 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* (DNE deadline) from two-term and first-term Summer Session courses Mon, May 13 Deadline for withdrawal from program for Summer Session Mon, May 13 In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Winter 2019 courses Mon, May 20 Victoria Day, University Closed June 2019 Mon, Jun. 3 Last day for academic withdrawal from first-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) Sat, Jun. 15 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in April 2019 (/3 and /4) Mon, Jun 10 Spring Convocations Wed, Jun. 19 Last day of classes for first-term Summer Session Thu, Jun. 20 Examinations begin, first-term summer session finals Thu, Jun. 20 Mid-term break for two-term Summer Session begins Mon, Jun. 24 Fête Nationale, University closed Tue, Jun. 25 Examinations end, first-term summer session finals Tue, Jun. 25 Mid-term break for two-term Summer Session ends Wed, Jun. 26 Classes begin, second-term Summer Session July 2019 Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 4 Mon, Jul. 1 Canada Day, University closed Wed, Jul. 3 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from second-term Summer Session courses (/1 DNE) Wed, Jul. 3 Last day to add second-term Summer Session courses Mon, Jul. 15 Last day for academic withdrawal from two-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) Sun, Jul. 14 Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Fall graduation Mon, Jul. 15 Last day to apply for Fall graduation Wed, Jul. 24 Last day for academic withdrawal from second-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) August 2019 Thu, Aug. 1 Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Summer Session 2019 Sun, Aug. 4 Deadline to submit electronic Master thesis to department for Spring convocation; consult with your department Mon, Aug. 12 Last day of classes for two-term and second-term Summer Session Tue, Aug. 13 Make-up day for classes scheduled Monday only during two-term summer session Wed, Aug. 14 Examinations begin, two-term Summer Session finals Mon, Aug. 19 Examinations end, two-term Summer Session finals Fall Term 2019 Fall/Winter Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide for exact dates of registration and the non-standard Registration registration and withdrawal deadline dates. September 2019 Sun, 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. 2 Labour Day, University closed Tue, Sep. 3 Classes begin, Fall Term Tue, Sep. 3 Late registration and course change period begins Mon, Sep. 16 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from two-term (/3 DNE) and Fall-term courses (/2 DNE) Mon, Sep. 16 Last day to add two-term (/3) and Fall-term (/2) courses Mon, Sep. 16 Deadline for withdrawal from program for Fall Session Mon, Sep. 16 In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Summer 2019 courses Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 5 October 2019 Tue, Oct. 1 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in August 2019 (/1) Mon, Oct. 14 Thanksgiving Day, University closed (see December 3, 2019) November 2019 Mon, Nov. 4 Last day for academic withdrawal from Fall-term courses (/2 DISC) Fri, Nov. 8 Last day to register with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) and receive exam accommodations for the Fall 2019 final exam Mon, Nov. 18 Fall Convocations December 2019 Sun, Dec. 1 Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Fall Term 2019 Mon, Dec. 2 Last day of classes, Fall Term Tue, Dec. 3 Make-up day for classes scheduled on Monday, October 14 Thu, Dec. 5 Examinations begin Thu, Dec. 19 Examinations end Mon, Dec. 23 Holiday period, University closed to Sun, Jan. 5 Winter Term 2020 Fall/Winter Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide for exact dates of registration and the non-standard Registration registration and withdrawal deadline dates. January 2020 Mon, Jan. 6 Classes begin, Winter Term Mon, Jan. 6 Late registration and course change period begins Wed, Jan. 15 Last day for students to apply for Spring graduation Mon, Jan. 20 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from Winter-term courses (/4 DNE) Mon, Jan. 20 Deadline for withdrawal from program for Winter Session Mon, Jan. 20 Last day to add Winter-term courses (/4) Mon, Jan. 20 In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Fall 2019 courses February 2020 Sat, Feb. 1 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in December 2019 (/2) Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 6 Tue, Feb. 11 Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Spring graduation Mon, Feb. 24 Mid-term break begins Fri, Feb. 28 Concordia President's Holiday, University closed March 2020 Sun, Mar. 1 Mid-term break ends Wed, Mar. 4 Deadline to submit electronic Master thesis to department for Spring convocation; consult with your department Mon, Mar. 23 Last day for academic withdrawal from two-term (/3 DISC) Winter-term (/4 DISC) courses April 2020 Wed, Apr. 1 Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Winter term 2020 Wed, Apr. 1 Last day for final electronic submission of thesis through Spectrum, the Concordia Repository for students who are graduating in the Spring Term Thu, Apr. 9 Last day of classes, Winter Term Fri, Apr. 10 University closed (see April 14, 2020) Sat, Apr. 11 University closed (see April 14, 2020) Sun, Apr. 12 University closed Mon, Apr. 13 University closed Tue, Apr. 14 Make-up day for classes scheduled on April 10 and 11 Thu, Apr. 16 Examinations begin * Tuition refund only applies to diploma, certificate, independent, visiting, and qualifying programs. © Concordia University Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 7 Concordia University http://www.concordia.ca/content/concordia/en/academics/graduate/calendar/current/academic-regulations.html Academic Regulations Academic Year 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. Residence 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. Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 8 Time Limits 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 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. Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 9 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. Academic Standing The academic progress of graduate students is assessed at the end of every term. To be considered in good standing, students in 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 master's, 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. Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar 10 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) The academic progress of graduate students is monitored at the end of every term. To be considered in good standing, students in 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 in poor standing. 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 master’s, 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 in poor standing. 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. GPA Graduation Requirement In order to graduate, students in doctoral programs must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Students in master's, 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. Thesis Supervision Winter 2020 Graduate Calendar