Special/Selected Topics Courses
Dean of Graduate Studies
Credit Hour
Graduate Course
Policy Governing the Auditing of Courses
Semester
Academic Year
Graduate Student
Visiting Research Student
Program
Dean of Graduate Studies
In all regulations following, reference to "the Dean" refers specifically to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Credit Hour
A credit hour is the measure used to reflect the relative weight of a given course towards the fulfilment of appropriate
degree, diploma, certificate, major, minor, or other program requirements. Normally, a course has a credit value of three
credit hours. A weight of one credit hour normally means that the course meets for lectures one hour per week for the
duration of a semester or two hours per week for the duration of a session. The number of hours of required instruction,
outside of lecture time, such as laboratory instruction, tutorials, etc. may or may not impact on the number of credit hours
assigned to a particular course and academic units may recommend to the Senate a greater or lesser whole number of credit
hours for a particular course.
Graduate Course
1. A graduate course comprises a unit/units of work in a particular subject normally extending through one semester, the
completion of which carries credit toward the fulfilment of the requirements for a postbaccalaureate degree, diploma or
certificate.
2. Accelerated courses are not normally permissible in graduate programmes.
3. Courses required as part of a graduate student's program are known as program courses. Tuition for such courses is covered by the semester fee.
4. Courses which are not required as part of a graduate student's program are known as non-programme courses. Students registering for such courses will be required to pay the appropriate per-course fee.
Policy Governing the Auditing of Courses
1. In order to audit any course, an individual must receive permission from the instructor in that course, the
supervisor/advisor and the administrative head of the unit in which the course is offered. Matters to be considered shall
include class size, impact on students registered for credit and other factors judged relevant by the academic unit; and
permission cannot be given until the number of registrations for credit is known.
2. Individuals auditing courses shall limit their participation to that deemed appropriate by the instructor; auditors are not permitted to write formal examinations, nor to have their work formally assessed.
3. Students who require a testamur of audition may request the same from the instructor of the course. Students will not register for audit courses nor will a record of audit courses appear on students' transcripts.
Semester
A semester means a period of approximately 14 consecutive weeks during which the University is in regular session and in
which period there are at least 12 teaching weeks as defined by the Senate. Normally the Fall Semester commences in early
September, the Winter Semester in early January, and the Spring Semester in early May.
Academic Year
The academic year is from September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year.
Graduate Student
A graduate student is one who has been admitted to a graduate degree or a graduate diploma program.
A full-time graduate student is one who registers as such, devotes full time to his or her academic program and may not commit more than 24 hours a week working time, including teaching assistant or research assistant duties, to matters other than the degree program.
A part-time graduate student is one who is registered for the duration of a semester and is not classified as full-time.
Visiting Research Student
a) A student who is registered in good standing in a graduate program at another recognized institution who comes to
Memorial University to conduct research under the supervision of MUN faculty members is considered to be a visiting
research student. In order to obtain access to University resources, and where applicable, a student authorization, such a
student will be required to register each semester of their visit for GRAD9900 using a Course Change Form.
b) To be eligible to register, a visiting research student must submit an Application for Admission form to the School of Graduate Studies, accompanied by: a) a letter from their home institution verifying graduate student status, and b) a letter from the host faculty member confirming the duration of the visit. The student will then be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies to a "non-degree" program.
c) Visiting research students will be required to pay tuition fees which will be one-half of the Master's candidate Plan B fee per semester and other applicable fees. If a visiting research student wishes to register for a course while at Memorial University, s/he must meet the University admission requirements and pay the undergraduate per course fee (see Fees and Charges section of the University Calendar).
NOTE: A student enrolled in a graduate program at another university who wishes to complete courses at Memorial University for transfer of credit to his/her home institution is not considered to be a Visiting Research Student under this definition. Such students should apply to the Office of the Registrar for admission to the University, and if admitted, will be governed by General Academic Regulations (Undergraduate). Fees will be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule for undergraduate courses (see Fees and Charges section of the University Calendar).
Program
1. A program, whether it comprises courses only, courses and comprehensive examination, or courses, internship, project,
thesis research, paper folio is defined for each graduate student in accordance with Departmental and University
Regulations. Each program of study is recommended by the appropriate academic unit, and must be approved in writing by
the Dean of Graduate Studies before the beginning of the graduate student's second year of study.
2. Responsibility for the administration of the program shall rest with the Dean acting on behalf of the School.
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