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 programs.
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-program 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 of Newfoundland
to conduct research under the supervision of Memorial University of Newfoundland
faculty members is considered to be a visiting research student. In order
to obtain access to University resources, and where applicable, a study
permit, 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 of Newfoundland, 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 of Newfoundland 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. 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.
NOTE: The following general statements concerning admission and degree
requirements should be supplemented by the detailed regulations governing
each program.
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