1
ADMISSION/READMISSION INFORMATION
2 ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 English
Language Secondary Institution
2.2
English Language Post-Secondary Institution
2.3
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
2.4
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
2.5
Carleton Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment
2.6 Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees
(CanTEST)
2.7 Memorial University of Newfoundland's English as a
Second Language (ESL) Program
2.8 Advanced Placement International English Language
(APIEL) Examination
2.9 Other
3 CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS, ADMISSION CRITERIA AND OTHER
INFORMATION
3.1
Applicants Who Have Followed the High School Curriculum of Newfoundland
And Labrador
3.2
Applicants Who Have Followed the High School Curricula of Other
Provinces of Canada
3.3 Applicants
for Concurrent Studies
3.4
Applicants Who Have Followed the Adult Basic Education Program (ABE)
3.5
Applicants Applying For Mature Student Status
3.6
Applicants Who Are Senior Citizens
3.7 Applicants
from Other Countries
3.8 Applicants
Transferring from Other Recognized Universities or Colleges
3.9
Applicants Who Are Requesting Special Admission
4
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TESTS
4.1 English
Language Placement Test
4.2 Mathematics Placement
Test
5
TRANSFER CREDIT
5.1 Advanced Placement
(AP)
5.2
Enriched Courses and Ontario Grade XIII/OAC
5.3 Advanced and Higher
Levels
5.4
International Baccalaureate Diploma
5.5 Member Institutions of the Association of Universities
and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
5.6
Other Universities, Colleges and Institutes
5.7
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams
Applicants seeking admission to the Faculty of Medicine should refer to the Faculty of Medicine regulations for information.
Applicants seeking admission to a particular faculty or school may be required to submit a supplementary faculty or school application in addition to the application for admission/readmission and should refer to appropriate faculty or school regulations for procedures, deadlines, admission requirements and further information.
1.1 Applications for admission/readmission should be submitted by the deadline dates listed in the UNIVERSITY DIARY. Applications received later or post-marked later than the stated deadline dates will be processed as time and resources permit. Application forms and other information may be obtained by contacting the University in writing to the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NF, A1C 5S7, or by e-mail at admissions@ mun.ca or through the website at www.mun.ca.
1.2 Each application must be accompanied by a $40.00 application processing fee. An additional application processing fee of $40.00 is required from non-Canadian applicants or applicants transferring from post-secondary institutions outside of Newfoundland and Labrador. Neither fee is refundable nor will it be credited to the applicant's financial account under any circumstances. Information regarding other fees and charges is specified under FEES AND CHARGES.
1.3 Applicants who have previously attended Memorial University of Newfoundland and have not registered for courses for the past two consecutive semesters (Fall, Winter, Spring) are required to submit a new Application for Admission/Readmission together with the $40.00 application processing fee.
1.4 The admission criteria required of each category of applicant is specified under CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS, ADMISSION CRITERIA AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
1.5 Admission to some courses, programs and/or the University may be limited by the University when it deems the facilities and resources available to it are not adequate to provide for additional students. Consequently possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will be granted admission to a course, a program and/or the University.
1.6 The University may set its own matriculation examinations either in separate subjects or in all those required for matriculation, and may refuse admission to any applicant failing to attain a satisfactory standard in these examinations.
1.7 The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant.
1.8 Applicants may be required to provide medical evidence of their fitness to pursue university studies.
2.1
English Language Secondary Institution
Applicants are required to have successfully completed the equivalent
of three years of full-time instruction in an English language secondary
institution as recognized by Memorial University of Newfoundland
including successful completion of appropriate course(s) in English at
the Grade XII or equivalent level. English as a Second Language (ESL)
courses are not acceptable for meeting this requirement.
2.2 English Language Post-Secondary Institution
Applicants who have attended a recognized post-secondary institution
where English is the language of instruction must have successfully
completed the equivalent of 30 credit hours. These 30 credit hours must
include 6 transferable credit hours in English courses. For information
on transfer credit refer to TRANSFER
CREDIT.
2.3 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test or 213 on
the computer-based test of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). The official results of the TOEFL must be forwarded to Memorial
University of Newfoundland directly from the Educational Testing
Service.
Information regarding the TOEFL program is available from the Educational Testing Service, TOEFL/TSE Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A., 08541-6151, from U.S. embassies or consulates, or from offices of the U.S. Information Services.
Applicants will be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information refer to ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TESTS.
2.4 Michigan English Language Assessment Battery
(MELAB)
A minimum score of 85 is required on the Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB). The official results of the MELAB must be
forwarded to Memorial University of Newfoundland directly from the
appropriate testing authority.
Information on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) testing program may be obtained from the Testing and Certificate Division, University of Michigan, 2001 North University Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A., 48109-1057.
Applicants will be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information refer to ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TESTS.
2.5 Carleton Academic English Language (CAEL)
Assessment
Minimum band scores between 50 and 60 in each of the four skills tested
(Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), with at least two band scores
of 60 are required on the Carleton Academic English Language (CAEL)
Assessment. The official results of the CAEL must be forwarded to
Memorial University of Newfoundland directly from the appropriate
testing authority.
Information regarding the Carleton Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment may be obtained from the Ottawa Test Centre, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Carleton University, 215 Paterson Hall, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6.
Applicants will be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information refer to ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TESTS.
2.6 Canadian Test of English for Scholars
and Trainees (CanTEST)
Minimum band scores of 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading
comprehension sub-tests and a score of 4 in writing are required on the
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST).
The official results of the CanTEST must be forwarded to Memorial University of Newfoundland directly from the appropriate testing authority.
Applicants will be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information contact the Department of English Language and Literature.
2.7 Memorial University of Newfoundland's
English as a Second Language(ESL) Program
Applicants are required to have successfully completed Memorial
University of Newfoundland's English as a Second Language (ESL) program
together with an acceptable score, as noted above in 2.6, on the
CanTEST administered by the Department of English Language and
Literature at this University.
Applicants may be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information contact the Department of English Language and Literature.
2.8 Advanced Placement International English
Language (APIEL) Examination
A minimum score of 3 is required on the College Board, Advanced
Placement International English Language (APIEL) examination. The
official results of the APIEL examination must be forwarded to Memorial
University of Newfoundland directly from the College Board.
Information regarding the Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) examination is available from the College Board at www.collegeboard.com or by calling toll free at 888-225-5427.
Applicants will be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information refer to ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TESTS.
2.9 Other
Other forms of proof of English language proficiency, acceptable to the
University Committee on Admissions, may be considered.
Applicants will be required to write a placement test in English language prior to the commencement of classes to determine the appropriate course in English for which they should register. For further information refer to English Language and Mathematics Placement Tests.
3.1 Applicants Who Have Followed The High School Curriculum of Newfoundland And Labrador
3.1.1 Admission Criteria
The courses below are courses designed for students who intend to seek
post-secondary education at the University or other institutions whose
programs demand levels of proficiency equivalent to those required by
the University. Applicants shall have completed Graduation
Requirements for high school as set down by the Department of Education
and obtained credits in the following subjects with an overall average
of not less than 70% compiled from the grades received in those courses
at the 3000 level.
• English: English 3201 (2 credits); or the
former combination of English Language 3101 (1 credit) and one of
Thematic Literature 3201(2 credits) or Literary Heritage 3202 (2
credits).
• Academic or Advanced Mathematics: One of
Mathematics 2200, 2201, 2204, or 2205 and one of Mathematics 3200,
3201, 3204, or 3205 (valued at 2 credits each).
• Laboratory Science: Four credits in
Laboratory Science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Earth Systems, Physics),
including at least two credits at the 3000 level chosen from 1 of
Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Earth Systems 3209, or Physics 3204
(valued at 2 credits each).
• Social Science/Modern or Classical Language:
Two credits at the 3000 level in a Social Science area or in a Modern or
Classical Language.
• Electives: Two credits at the 3000 level
in elective courses chosen from the subjects above or from additional
courses approved by the Department of Education for offering at the
3000 level for certificate purposes.
3.1.2 Other Information
• Provisional Acceptance:
Applicants in their final year of high school who have completed or
who are completing a slate of courses which meets the course
requirements as specified above for Applicants
Who Have Followed The High School Curriculum of Newfoundland And
Labrador may be granted provisional acceptance prior to the
writing of their final examinations. This provisional acceptance will
remain valid until the final examination results are released by the
provincial Department of Education at which time a final determination
of each applicant's admission status will be made. Provisionally
accepted applicants who meet all requirements will be granted a final
acceptance whereas applicants who fail to meet all requirements will
have their provisional acceptance revoked.
• Advanced Placement: Applicants
completing Advanced Placement courses through the Advanced Placement
Program offered by the College board should also refer to TRANSFER CREDIT Advanced
Placement (AP).
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS will apply to all applicants.
3.2 Applicants Who Have Followed The High School Curricula of Other Provinces of Canada
3.2.1 Admission Criteria
• Applicants from other provinces of Canada are
required to have successfully completed Grade XII in the University
Preparatory Program (in the case of Quebec students, Secondary V
Certificate) with a passing mark in each of the following Grade XII
academic or advanced-level subjects and an overall average of not less
than 70% compiled from the grades received in the courses selected:
- English
- Mathematics
- Laboratory Science (1 of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology
or Physics)
- Social Science/Modern Classical Language
- Elective
• For further information concerning specific provinces, applicants may contact the University by writing to the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NF, A1C 5S7, or by e-mail at admissions@mun.ca or through the website at www.mun.ca.
3.2.2 Other Information
• Provisional Acceptance: Applicants
in their final year of high school who have completed or who are
completing a slate of courses which meets the course requirements as
specified above may be granted provisional acceptance prior to the
writing of their final examinations. This provisional acceptance will
remain valid until the final examination results are released by the
appropriate authorities at which time a final determination of each
applicant's admission status will be made. Provisionally accepted
applicants who meet all requirements will be granted a final acceptance
whereas applicants who fail to meet all
requirements will have their provisional acceptance
revoked.
• Advanced Placement:
Applicants completing Advanced Placement courses through the Advanced
Placement Program offered by the College Board should refer to TRANSFER CREDIT
Advanced Placement (AP).
• Applicants seeking credit for enriched High School
Grade XII courses or Ontario Grade XIII/OAC courses should refer to TRANSFER
CREDIT Enriched Courses And Ontario Grade XIII/OAC.
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
will apply to all applicants.
3.3
Applicants For Concurrent Studies
3.3.1 Admission Criteria
• Applicants in or about to enter their final year
of high school with a superior academic record (i.e. normally an
overall average of 85% or above) may apply to enrol in university
courses (excluding distance education courses). The applicant for
concurrent studies must be enrolled in a high school and completing a
slate of courses that meets the course requirements for admission to
the University as specified in Applicants
Who Have Followed The High School Curriculum of Newfoundland And
Labrador.
• Applicants will be required to submit a letter
requesting enrolment in a specific course; an official high school
transcript; and a letter from the high school principal or guidance
counsellor clearly recommending admission for concurrent studies.
• Applicants must submit a completed application for
admission/readmission together with the appropriate fee. For further
information refer to FEES
AND CHARGES.
• An applicant for concurrent studies wishing to
enrol in courses at the St. John's campus will be permitted to do so
based on the recommendation of the University Committee on Admissions.
Applicants wishing to enrol in courses at the Corner Brook campus will
be permitted to do so based on the recommendation of the Special
Admissions Committee at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Eligibility to
enrol is limited to one semester but may be renewed on the
recommendation of the relevant committee.
• Enrolment for concurrent studies students will
normally be limited to three credit hours in a given semester. Fees
and deadlines are the same as for regularly admitted students.
University credit will be awarded after successful completion of the
course(s) and successful completion of the requirements for admission
to the University.
3.3.2 Other Information
• English Language Proficiency
Requirements will apply to all applicants.
3.4 Applicants Who Have Followed The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE)
3.4.1 Admission Criteria
Applicants shall have completed the Level III Adult Basic Education
Certificate (ABE) with the approved combination of thirty-six credits
set down by the Department of Education and successfully completed,
with an overall average of not less than 70%, the following courses as
outlined below:
Mathematics: IM 3115, 3211, 3212, 3213 and 3216 OR
Mathematics: IM 3218, 3219 and 3221
Biology: IB 3113, 3115, 3211, 3212A/B, 3214, 3316 OR
Chemistry: IH 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114, 3116, 3117,
3118, 3215 OR
Environmental Science: IS 3214 OR
Geology: IS 3212 OR
Physics: IP 3111, 3112, 3213, 3215, 3216
3.4.2 Other Information
• English
Language Proficiency Requirements will apply to all applicants.
3.5
Applicants For Mature Student Status
3.5.1 Admission Criteria
• An applicant, 21 years of age or older within one
month after the beginning of the semester or the session to which
admission is being sought, who has not fulfilled the admission criteria
outlined in any of the above categories may be admitted to the
University with the approval of the University Committee on Admissions.
• Applicants for mature student status will be required to
submit proof of age; two letters of reference from persons competent
to assess the candidate's ability to proceed with university studies; a
letter from the applicant outlining the grounds for requesting special
consideration; and high school marks and marks from post-secondary
institutions, if applicable.
• Applicants will be required to submit a completed
application for admission/readmission together with the appropriate
fee. For further information refer to FEES AND CHARGES.
• Applicants for mature student status may be
required to show through an interview that they possess the potential
to proceed with university studies.
• Since admission as a mature student is not on the
grounds of age alone, the University Committee on Admissions reserves
the right to refuse admission to any applicant.
3.5.2 Other Information
• English Language Proficiency
Requirements will apply to all applicants.
3.6
Applicants Who Are Senior Citizens
3.6.1 Admission Criteria
• An applicant, 60 years of age or older within one
month after the beginning of the semester/session to which admission
is being sought, may be admitted to the University as a senior
citizen, upon submission of a birth certificate or other proof of age.
3.7
Applicants From Other Countries
Applicants from other countries not listed below may contact the
University by writing to the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar,
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, or by
e-mail at admissions@mun.ca or through the website at www.mun.ca for
further information.
3.7.1 United Kingdom - Admission Criteria
• Applicants from the United Kingdom are required to
have the General Certificate of Education or the Scottish Leaving
Certificate of Education with a minimum of "Ordinary" or "Lower-Level"
passes in five subjects acceptable to the University Committee on
Admissions.
• Applicants completing the "Higher Level" subjects
of the Scottish Leaving Certificate and applicants completing the
"Advanced Level" subjects of the General Certificate of Education
should refer to TRANSFER CREDIT.
• Also refer to 3.7.4, Other Information.
3.7.2 Hong Kong, Malaysia, West Indies And West Africa -
Admission Criteria
• Applicants from Hong Kong, Malaysia, West Indies
and West Africa are required to have the General Certificate of
Education with passes in five academic subjects at the "Ordinary Level"
acceptable to the University Committee on Admissions.
• Applicants completing the "Advanced Level"
subjects of the General Certificate of Education should refer to TRANSFER
CREDIT.
• Also refer to 3.7.4, Other Information.
3.7.3 United States - Admission Criteria
• Applicants from the United States must have
completed a High School University Preparatory Program (Grade XII)
with a passing mark in the appropriate Grade XII course in each of the
five areas listed below with an overall average of not less than 70% in
the courses selected.
- English
- Mathematics
- Laboratory Science (1 of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology
or Physics)
- Social Science/Modern Classical Language
- Elective
•Also refer to 3.7.4, Other Information.
3.7.4 Other Information
• Applicants from other countries should submit
official matriculation certificates at least two months prior to the
commencement of the semester to which they are seeking admission.
Certificates in a language other than English or French should be
accompanied by notarized English translations.
• Applicants from other countries may be required to
submit with their application, a statement of satisfactory financial
resources.
• ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS
will apply to all applicants.
3.8
Applicants Transferring From Other
Recognized Universities or Colleges
3.8.1 Admission Criteria
• The admission of applicants from other recognized
universities or colleges will be subject to the regulations for ADMISSION/READMISSION
TO THE UNIVERSITY in addition to GENERAL ACADEMIC
REGULATIONS, REGULATIONS FOR CONTINUANCE AND READMISSION.
In order to allow sufficient time for assessment of possible transfer
credit, students should apply to the Office of the Registrar for
admission to this University on or before the deadlines specified in
the UNIVERSITY DIARY
for the semester in which they propose to begin their studies.
3.8.2 Other Information
• In addition to the $40.00 non-refundable
application processing fee, a fee of $40.00 is required of all
applicants who apply for admission from post-secondary institutions
outside of Newfoundland and Labrador and/or non-Canadian applicants.
Neither fee is refundable nor will it be credited to the applicant's
financial account in any circumstances. For further information refer to FEES AND CHARGES.
• Students applying for transfer from other
recognized universities or colleges shall submit their High School
Diploma and official transcript(s) from all universities and colleges
attended. All documents must be forwarded directly to the Admissions
Office, Office of the Registrar from the appropriate institution(s).
These documents must be certified and official and received in the
Office of the Registrar not later than two months prior to the first day
of lectures in any semester, as stated in the UNIVERSITY DIARY. An
application is not considered complete until these documents have been
received.
• Applicants transferring from other universities or
colleges should also see TRANSFER
CREDIT.
• ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS
will apply to all applicants.
3.9 Applicants Who Are Requesting Special Admission
Where circumstances warrant, applicants not meeting the regulations forADMISSION/READMISSION
TO THE UNIVERSITY may be admitted to Memorial University of
Newfoundland with the approval of the University Committee on Admissions.
3.9.1 Admission Criteria
• Applicants must submit a completed application for
admission/readmission together with the appropriate fee. For further
information refer to FEES
AND CHARGES
• Applicants must submit a letter to the Committee
outlining the grounds for requesting special consideration and provide
a letter from a school principal, guidance counsellor, employer or other
responsible person substantiating those grounds.
• In order to allow sufficient time for reasonable
and consistent consideration of special cases, supporting letters must
be received at least one week prior to the beginning of the semester
to which admission is being sought.
3.9.2 Other Information
• ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS
will apply to all applicants.
4.1
English Language Placement Test
4.1.1 With the exception of applicants who demonstrate
English language proficiency under the regulations, ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS, English Language Secondary Institution andEnglish
Language Post-Secondary Institution, all other applicants
will be required to write a placement test in English language. This
test must be taken prior to the commencement of classes to determine the
appropriate English course for which an applicant should register. For
further information concerning English language proficiency requirements
refer to ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS.
4.1.2 Students whose performance in the placement test in
English language indicates that appropriate placement is in English 102F
will be required to register in, and successfully complete English 102F
before registering in higher level courses in English.
4.2
Mathematics Placement Test
4.2.1 Applicants intending to register for the first time in
any 1000 level mathematics course must submit a score for either an
Advanced Placement Calculus Examination or other standardized tests
acceptable to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
4.2.2 Students whose score in the Advanced Placement Calculus
examination or other standardized test is not acceptable to the
Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be required to register
in a mathematics course determined by the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics.
Applicants wishing to be considered for advanced standing or transfer credit must submit, in addition to the Application for Admission/Readmission, an Application for Transfer Credit Evaluation which can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
Official transcript(s) and calendar descriptions and/or outlines of courses claimed for credit are also required and should be sent directly to Memorial University of Newfoundland from the institution attended.
In order to allow sufficient time for evaluation, these documents should be received at least two months prior to the commencement of the semester to which the applicant is seeking admission. It is the student's responsibility to provide the pertinent documents, and until they are received, the Office of the Registrar is unable to commence an evaluation or to advise students of their standing at this University.
When transfer credit is awarded for work completed at another institution, only equivalent Memorial University of Newfoundland course(s) and credit(s) are recorded on the Memorial University of Newfoundland transcript. Grades received from other institutions are not recorded nor included in averages.
Applicants who have not received the results of a transfer credit evaluation prior to the assigned registration time for the semester in which they propose to begin studies should contact the Admissions Office for further assistance.
Since course challenge is not offered by all academic units nor for all courses within a unit, students are advised to consult with the appropriate academic unit to determine whether or not a particular course is offered for challenge.
Where challenge for credit is offered, it is available under the following conditions:
6.1 Challenge for credit is
available only to those students who have applied for admission or who
are currently registered at the University.
6.2 Applications to challenge for credit are available
at the Office of the Registrar. Completed applications must be
submitted to the Office of the Registrar and must receive approval from
the head of the academic unit offering the course(s). The academic unit
may require documentary material from the student and/or an interview
before making its decision whether or not to accept the challenge. The
academic unit involved will be responsible for deciding the scheduling
and appropriate method of evaluation, which may consist of a variety
of possible modes of evaluation including written, practical and oral.
6.3 A student who has applied for transfer credit
evaluation may not apply to challenge for credit until the transfer
credit evaluation has been completed.
6.4 Memorial University of Newfoundland will consider
for credit courses that have been granted credit through a challenge
for credit process by another recognized university or college. Award
of credit will be subject to University Regulations and evaluation and
recommendation by the appropriate academic unit(s).
6.5 For the purpose of satisfying the regulations RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A FIRST DEGREE and RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND DEGREE under (GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS),
a successful challenge for credit shall be considered the equivalent
of a transfer credit and shall be recorded on the transcript as a pass
(PAS). Challenge grades are not included in averages. For further
information refer to RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRST DEGREE and RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND DEGREE.
6.6 The appropriate fee must be paid at the time of
application. For further information refer to FEES AND CHARGES. If
the application is accepted for consideration, the fee is not refundable
nor is the student permitted to withdraw the challenge.
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