University Regulations

2004 - 2005 Calendar

University Regulations

ADMISSION/READMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY (UNDERGRADUATE)

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 Canadian 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 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
2.10 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

6 CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT

1 ADMISSION/READMISSION INFORMATION

This section applies to all undergraduate applicants except those applying to the Faculty of Medicine.

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Since English is the primary language of instruction at this University, all applicants seeking admission to Memorial University of Newfoundland must possess an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite to admission. Regardless of country of origin or of citizenship status, applicants will be required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language based on one of the following forms.

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 (ETS), 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. The Division of Lifelong Learning at Memorial University of Newfoundland is an official ETS testing center and may be contacted at (709)737-7979 or online at www.mun.ca/lifelonglearning.

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.

2.5 Canadian 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 Canadian 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.

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 2.5, on the CAEL 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.

2.9 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least band 6 in each of Writing and Reading. The official results of the IELTS must be forwarded to Memorial University of Newfoundland directly from the appropriate testing authority.

Information regarding the IELTS may be obtained from the IELTS Subject Officer, University of Cambridge Local, Examinations Syndicate, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, U.K. or via www.ielts.org.

2.10 Other
Other forms of proof of English language proficiency, acceptable to the University Committee on Admissions, may be considered.

3 CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS, ADMISSION CRITERIA AND OTHER INFORMATION

The categories of applicants applying for admission/readmission as well as the admission criteria and other related information are listed below. Before a final admissions decision can be reached all required documents must be received. All documents must be official and be forwarded directly to the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar from the appropriate institution(s) or source(s). Photocopied documents are not acceptable unless duly certified.

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 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:

Communication Skills: IC 3112 and IC 3321
Mathematics: One of the following groups:

Mathematics: IM 3115, 3211, 3212, 3213 and 3216 OR
Mathematics: IM 3218, 3219 and 3221

Science: One of the following patterns:

                Biology: IB 3113, 3115, 3211, 3212A/B, 3214, 3316 OR
                Chemistry: IH 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114, 3116, 3117, 3118, 3215 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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TESTS

In addition to the following, more detailed information regarding the English language and Mathematics placement tests is available from the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics respectively.

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.

5 TRANSFER CREDIT

Outlined below are the various categories for which transfer credit may be considered.

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.

5.1 Advanced Placement (AP)

Memorial University of Newfoundland may recognize for transfer credit certain courses completed through the Advanced Placement Program offered by the College Board. Award of credit for AP courses will be subject to the achievement of a minimum grade of 3 in each subject claimed for credit (in certain subjects a minimum grade of 4 may be required).
Award of credit for AP courses will be subject to evaluation and recommendation by the appropriate University academic unit and University Regulations.
The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified or unspecified, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

5.2 Enriched Courses And Ontario Grade XIII/OAC

Certain Grade XII enriched courses and certain Ontario Grade XIII/OAC subjects may be recognized for introductory (normally first year) credits, where applicable, provided that the subjects claimed for credit are recommended as equivalent to Memorial University of Newfoundland courses by the relevant University academic unit(s). In addition, the applicant must have obtained an overall average in these courses of not less than 65% with a passing grade in each subject claimed for credit. Applicants who have not obtained the overall average requirement of 65% in these courses will be required to have obtained a mark of not less than 65% in individual subjects claimed for credit.
Award of credit for Grade XII enriched and Ontario Grade XIII/OAC courses will be subject to evaluation and recommendation by the appropriate University academic unit(s) and University Regulations. The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified or unspecified, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

5.3 Advanced Or Higher Levels

The "Advanced Level" subjects of the General Certificate of Education will generally be accepted for credit to a maximum of 12 credit hours in each subject provided that a minimum grade of 'D' in each subject claimed for credit has been obtained.
The "Higher Level" subjects of the Scottish Leaving Certificate will generally be accepted for credit at the first year level.
Award of credit will be subject to evaluation and recommendation by the appropriate academic unit(s) and University Regulations.
The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified or unspecified, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

5.4 International Baccalaureate Diploma

Memorial University of Newfoundland will consider for transfer credit the "Higher Level" subjects and certain "Standard" or "Subsidiary" level subjects, provided that the subjects claimed for credit are recommended as equivalent to Memorial University of Newfoundland courses by the relevant University academic unit(s), and the candidate has achieved a minimum grade of 4 in individual subjects claimed for credit. In certain subjects a minimum grade of 5 may be required.
The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified or unspecified, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

5.5 Member Institutions of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)

All university-level course work completed by transfer students during the first two years of university study taken at universities/colleges that are ordinary members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) will be recognized for transfer credit. In the first instance, the evaluation of such course work for appropriate credit will be conducted by University academic units. In instances where appropriate credit cannot be granted by academic units or where no University academic unit exists at this University for the evaluation of particular transfer credits, the Office of the Registrar will award the appropriate unspecified credits in an unspecified discipline.
Applicants who have completed course work beyond the first two years of university study may be considered for further transfer credit subject to evaluation and recommendation by the appropriate academic unit(s) and University Regulations.
The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified, unspecified or in an unspecified discipline, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

5.6 Other Universities, Colleges and Institutes

Memorial University of Newfoundland may recognize for transfer credit certain courses offered by the College of the North Atlantic, the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and certain other community colleges, technical colleges, institutes and CEGEPs.
Award of credit will be subject to evaluation and recommendation by the appropriate academic unit(s) and University Regulations.
The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified or unspecified, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

5.7 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams

Memorial University of Newfoundland may recognize for transfer credit certain courses completed through the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations. These examinations will generally be accepted for credit to a maximum of 12 credit hours for each 2 unit course and 6 credit hours for each 1 unit course.
Credit will be considered on an individual basis and award of credit will be subject to evaluation and recommendation by the appropriate University academic unit(s) and University Regulations.
The applicability of all transfer credits, whether specified, unspecified or in an unspecified discipline, is subject to appropriate program regulations.
Information regarding course equivalencies can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar.

6 CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT

Memorial University of Newfoundland recognizes that some students may have achieved competence in certain subject areas through experience gained elsewhere. This experience, which may warrant consideration for academic credit at the undergraduate level, may consist of courses taken at "non-university" institutions or skills acquired from work or learning outside the university. It should be noted that challenge for credit is not offered for Work Terms or Internships.

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.

Please direct inquiries to admissions@mun.ca.

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