2015-2016
Bachelor of Applied Technology
(B.A. Tech) (1099C)
Architecture – Project and
Facility Management
Program Handbook
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and
Advanced Learning
Note: This is a companion document to the current
Conestoga College Student Guide.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2
1)
PROGRAM HANDBOOK GUIDELINES .................................................................. 4
2)
PROGRAM ACADEMIC TEAM ................................................................................ 4
2.1 Welcome ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Program Administration and Faculty ...................................................................... 4
3)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 8
3.1 Program Description .............................................................................................. 8
3.2 Program Design ..................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Program Outcomes................................................................................................ 9
4)
PROGRAM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND REQUIREMENTS.......................... 9
4.1 Academic Promotion Decisions ............................................................................. 9
4.2 Clearance of Academic Deficiency ...................................................................... 10
4.3 Probation ............................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Discontinuance .................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Re-admission ....................................................................................................... 13
4.6 Graduation ........................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Withdrawal ........................................................................................................... 13
5)
PROGRAM INFORMATION .................................................................................. 14
5.1 Academic Assistance........................................................................................... 14
5.2 Academic Dates................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Attendance .......................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Awards ................................................................................................................. 15
5.5 Communication and Emailing Requirements ....................................................... 15
5.6 Course Changes (Adding/Dropping) .................................................................... 15
5.7 Co-operative Education Eligibility ........................................................................ 16
5.8 Credit Transfers (Exemptions) ............................................................................. 16
5.9 Equipment, Supplies and Texts ........................................................................... 16
5.10 Evaluations (deadlines, tests and examinations) ............................................... 16
5.11 General Education Electives .............................................................................. 19
5.13 Maintaining Student Files .................................................................................. 19
5.14 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) ........................................ 20
5.15 Program Advisory Committee ............................................................................ 20
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5.16 Program Transfer............................................................................................... 20
5.17 Student Feedback.............................................................................................. 21
5.18 Student Representation ..................................................................................... 21
6)
FACILITY INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 21
6.1 After Hours Access .............................................................................................. 21
7)
SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 26
7.1 Safety and Security Information ........................................................................... 26
7.2 Basic Safety ......................................................................................................... 26
7.3 Emergency Telephone Messages ....................................................................... 27
7.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ................................................................. 27
7.5 Student Protection Acknowledgement ................................................................. 28
8)
STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION ................................................................. 28
9)
COLLEGE-WIDE ACADEMIC POLICIES/PROCEDURES .................................... 28
10)
PROGRAM HANDBOOK REVISION LOG .......................................................... 29
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1) PROGRAM HANDBOOK GUIDELINES
The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with program specific details and
other important information. The material in this handbook is accurate at the date of
posting, and is applicable for the current academic year. Students will be informed of
handbook changes that occur, if any, through college email. Program handbooks are
updated yearly and students must check their program handbook for the current edition.
2) PROGRAM ACADEMIC TEAM
2.1 Welcome
Welcome to the School of Engineering and Information Technology
Conestoga offers a full range of engineering and information technology programs to
suit your interests and career aspirations. Within these there are one year certificate
(both foundational and post-diploma), two and three year diploma, and four year
bachelor’s degree programs. Pathways exist within these allowing for students to reach
their full potential.
All of our programs incorporate active learning that may include project-based learning,
co-operative education, case studies and capstone projects. Active learning allows
students to apply theory to practice during their studies and results in a graduate who is
better prepared for the real work world. Employers like this, which is why the School of
Engineering & Information Technology has a history of excellent graduate and co-op
placement rates.
Sincerely,
Julia Biedermann, PhD, PEng
Executive Dean
2.2 Program Administration and Faculty
Executive Dean – Engineering–Technology–Trades
Julia Biedermann, PhD, P.Eng.
A2205-4 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 3212
jbiederman@conestogac.on.ca
Administrative Assistant to Executive Dean:
Rebecca Dougherty
A2205-5 – Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 4573
rdougherty@conestogac.on.ca
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Program Chair
Karen Cain, PhD, P.Eng.
School of Engineering & Information Technology
A2205-6 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2244
kcain@conestogac.on.ca
Administrative Assistant to Program Chair:
Fatima Armas
A2205 – Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 3342
farmas@conestogac.on.ca
Program Coordinator
Colin McGugan, B.A.Sc., MEng, P. Eng.
Architecture-Project and Facility Management
A3219 – Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2242
cmcgugan@conestogac.on.ca
Program Faculty
Ron Bean
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
591-748-5220 ext. 2276
Rbean@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B. Tech. (Architectural Science), Ryerson University, Toronto
B. Arch. Dalhousie University, Halifax (formerly Technical University of Nova
Scotia)
M.A. (Planning), University of Waterloo
Industry Related Experience:
22 years working in architectural firms; member of the Ontario Association of
Architects; member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada; member of the
Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants
Jim Bechard
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2278
jbechard@conestogac.on.ca
Education: Diploma, Construction Technician, Niagara College
M.Sc. in Facility Management (Distinction), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow,
Scotland
Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology in Business Management,
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Industry Related Experience: 30 years in the operations, management and
construction of educational facilities; member: British Institute of Facilities
Management (BIFM); International Facilities Management Association (IFMA);
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and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); retired from
membership: OACETT and as a licensed 4th class stationary engineer.
Andrew Chatham
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2263
achatham@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B.E.S. (Environmental Studies), University of Waterloo
M.Arch., University of Waterloo
Industry Related Experience:
Shim Sutcliffe Architects, 3rd Uncle Design and Brook McIlroy Inc., Set Design
and Architectural Practices
Raymond Chung
A3219 – Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 4572
rchung@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B.Sc. (1st class), Lakehead University
B.Arch., University of Toronto
M.Arch., University of Toronto
PMP, Project Management Institute
FMP, Facility Management Professional
Industry Related Experience:
30 years in Architecture, Facility and Project Management experience in
architectural, engineering, municipal, real estate, construction and large
commercial institutions. Member of Ontario Association of Architects (OAA),
member of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC), member of Project
Management Institute (PMI),member of International Facility Management
Association (IFMA).
Jeff Elliott
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2277
Jelliott@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B.E.D.S., (Environmental Design Studies) Dalhousie University*,
Halifax
M.Arch., Dalhousie University*, Halifax *formerly Technical University of Nova
Scotia
Industry Related Experience:
Over 20 years of working experience in architectural firms-including overseas
experience in Hong Kong and Germany and currently in private practice.
Member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and a LEED Accredited
Professional.
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Catherine Kilcoyne
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2243
ckilcoyne@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B.A. (Honours), Mount Allison University
B.E.S. (Environmental Studies), University of Waterloo
B. Arch., University of Waterloo
M. Arch., University of Waterloo
Industry Related Experience:
10 years in Architectural Practice including Carruthers Shaw & Partners and The
Ventin Group, intern member Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), 10 years
adjunct faculty at University of Waterloo School of Architecture and School of
Urban Planning, Master’s thesis committee member and external reader at
University of Waterloo School of Architecture
Colin McGugan, P.Eng
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2242
cmcgugan@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B.A. Sc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Waterloo;
M. Eng. (Energy and Environmental Engineering), University of Western Ontario
Industry Related Experience:
27 years in Project Engineering, Building and Energy Systems R & D, Energy
Utilization and Renewable Energy Generation with Union Carbide, Ontario
Research Foundation (ORTECH) and Ontario Hydro Research Division
(Kinectrics).
Professional Memberships: Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), LEED Accredited Professional.
Abdulrezak Mohamed, PhD
A3219 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2428
amohamed@conestogac.on.ca
Education: B.Eng. (Honours), Civil Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean
University
M.Sc., Construction Engineering & Management, Middle East Technical
University
Ph.D., Construction Engineering & Management, Eastern Mediterranean
University
Post Graduate Certificate: Investment Appraisal & Risk Analysis, Queen’s
University
Industry Related Experience:
10 years as Director of Construction Management Research and Practice Center
providing Consultant Services to construction companies in Cost Estimating Bid
Preparation and Schedule Preparation for range of project types and
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Management Services; served as vice-chair at Eastern Mediterranean University;
Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management; applied
research on topics related to construction management; supervision/cosupervision of master and PhD theses; training and seminars on construction
management and computer applications to public and private sectors of
construction industry; lectures on project management and investment appraisal
risk analysis in various countries with Cambridge Resources International USA
and John Deutsch International Executive Program Queen’s University; Senior
Fellow at John Deutsch Internal Institute Queen’s University since 2008; member
of PMI (Project Management Institute).
Other Faculty
In addition to the core complement of your full-time program faculty, other faculty will
work with you for the duration of this program. These include faculty from other Schools
for breadth and or/general education courses, as well as faculty with particular expertise
in specific areas of program focus.
Contact information for this faculty will typically be provided on the first day of related
courses.
3) PROGRAM OVERVIEW
3.1 Program Description
This dynamic four-year co-op degree focuses on the entire architectural process from
planning and design phases through to occupancy and redesign/re-use with a focus on
Project and Facility Management. This program is the only one of its kind in Canada,
highlighting both project management and facility management. Through a unique
project-based learning environment, students learn and apply their knowledge to realworld projects using creativity and critical problem solving. Students will gain strong
foundations in architecture, construction, basic engineering and business;
comprehensive insight into project and facility management; and have additional
exposure to liberal arts disciplines and practical applications for the business enterprise.
Graduates entering the workforce, will have unsurpassed skills in leadership, teamwork
and individual initiative in addition to their discipline-specific knowledge and practical
skills.
Architecture-Project and Facility Management is accredited by the International Facility
Management Association (IFMA) Foundation and graduates are eligible to become
Certified Facility Managers after three years work experience. The program is also
recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students are able to write the
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam after completion of year 3 and
graduates are eligible to apply for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
after related work experience and writing the PMP exam.
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3.2 Program Design
Students can find their program design on the Student Portal by following the steps
below:
1. Log in to Student Portal
2. Click on ‘My Courses’ tab
3. Select ‘View Progress Report’ button
Courses are listed by level/semester. Students can also view courses for the most
current program design for this academic year on the Conestoga College website. To
find these courses, students need to scroll down the page to the ‘Program Courses’.
3.3 Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are developed with the expectations and requirements of external
regulatory/accrediting bodies and consultation with Program Advisory Committees
(PACs) and related industry experts. These outcomes are coordinated and articulated in
a manner designed to result in the achievement by of sets of specified learning attributes.
Program Outcomes are located on the Architecture - Project and Facility Management
webpage on the left side navigation bar.
4) PROGRAM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Academic Promotion Decisions
Refer to the College website ‘Baccalaureate Degree Promotion and Graduation Policy’
for specific information regarding this policy.
These policies are defined to meet the requirements of the Post-secondary Education
Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB). Should the Board revise its requirements these
College policies will be reviewed. In addition, changes may result due to decisions
made by Conestoga’s Degree Management Committee. Any changes will be reflected
in this web document.
Academic Decisions
The Academic Team meets at the conclusion of every semester, and at the call of the
Program Coordinator, to make academic decisions. Academic decisions are made with
respect to promotion, probation, learning contracts, supplemental work and
discontinuance.
The academic record of students who fail to meet program/course standards will be
reviewed by the Academic Team. This would include the following reasons:
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Failure of theory course and/or studio course
Patterns of absences from class or CO-OP which may affect achieving program
standard
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A student who has not met the program/course standards will be subject to one, or a
combination of, the following as determined by the Academic Team:
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Complete supplemental work relating to specific course failures.
Repeat the course at the earliest opportunity.
Repeat entire semester/year.
Be placed on probationary status.
Enter into a Learning Contract relating to achievement across more than one
program course.
6. Be discontinued from the program.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the
designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for
completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the
program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered
programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to
the program.
4.2 Clearance of Academic Deficiency
The following information is in addition to the College ‘Clearance of Academic
Deficiency Policy’ available on the College website.
During a student’s college career, there may be occasions when the student’s
performance results in a failing grade for the course. The College grants students the
opportunity to raise this grade to the minimum passing grade under specific
circumstances.
Supplemental work is an academic privilege not an academic right.
The privilege may be extended to students who meet the criteria for the granting of
supplemental work. The criteria provide academic objectivity in making decisions about
which students will be granted the privilege.
Opportunities for the clearance of an academic deficiency will arise after the submission
of a final failing grade for a student in a course. The student must indicate an intention
to clear an academic deficiency within five working days after the final grade is posted
for the course.
In addition to College policy, the decision of whether or not to grant a supplemental
work is made by the Academic Team after considering the following questions:
- Previous academic history – has the student failed previously (course or program)?
- Does the student demonstrate sincere interest and effort in classroom and labs?
- Is the student currently failing other courses i.e. liberal studies?
- Has attendance at class, lab and practice been a problem?
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If granted, the supplemental will take the form appropriate to the failed course. It may
be comprehensive in nature, or require the student to repeat particular aspects of the
course. Students will be required to pay the supplemental fee as established by the
registrar’s Office.
Criteria for the opportunity to clear an academic deficiency:
1. To be eligible for a supplemental opportunity, the student’s final grade can be no
less than 10% below the minimum passing grade for the course. The minimum
passing grade for courses in this program is 60%; therefore, the threshold for a
supplemental opportunity would be a mark of 50% or greater. Those students with
grades below 50% will be considered on an individual basis.
2. There is to be only one supplemental opportunity granted for a course.
3. The number of supplemental opportunities permitted in a program will be determined
by the academic team. In this program, no more than two supplemental
opportunities will be allowed in a given semester.
4. There must be evidence of passing at least one evaluation in the course. This
mandatory evaluation criterion will be identified by the academic team, and
communicated to students in the program at the beginning of each course.
5. There must be no registered academic misconduct in the semester.
The grade results of a supplemental evaluation will be substituted for the results of the
previous evaluation. The final mark on the course will be the minimum passing grade
for the course if the grade obtained on the supplemental evaluation is at least a passing
grade. Failure in the supplemental will result in no change to the original course grade.
The re-calculation of the final grade will be automatic and without appeal.
4.3 Probation
The following information is in addition to the College ‘Baccalaureate Degree Promotion
and Graduation Policy’ available on the College website.
The conditions of Academic Probation will be determined by the academic team and will
be one of the following:
A student with a program or sessional GPA greater than 2.50 with more than two failed
and/or dropped courses:
1. If the Academic Team determines that the failed courses will not prevent the
student from continuing in the project-based learning environment, then the
student is eligible to continue into the next level but is required to pick up and
clear the failed courses as soon as possible. In some cases, this may result in
the student having to drop a course in order to pick up a failed course. The
student must meet with the program coordinator prior to the start of the next
semester, and each subsequent semester, until the probation is cleared.
2. If the Academic Team determines that the failed courses will prevent the student
from continuing in the project-based learning environment, then the student is
eligible to continue but must repeat a specified semester. E.g., student had four
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failures in semester 2 (W) and is required to return the following winter to clear
the failures. This student may also need to return part-time in the fall semester if
there was a failed course in that term. Again, the student must meet with the
program coordinator prior to the start of the next semester, and each subsequent
semester, until the probation is cleared. This may result in the student being out
of school for a semester.
It will be up to the Academic Team to determine if the student is required to repeat the
entire semester that is specified or just a portion of it as related to the failed course
A student with a program or sessional GPA less than 2.50:
3. The Academic Team may determine the student is to be placed on probation or
is to be discontinued from the program. This decision will depend upon overall
academic achievement to date.
If placed on probation, the student may be eligible to continue into the next level or may
be required to repeat an entire semester.
Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the student has one academic year to
clear the probation by getting their cumulative average to at least a GPA of 2.50 and
having no more than 2 un-cleared failures. Failure to do so may result in
discontinuance.
4.4 Discontinuance
The following information is in addition to the College Policies and Procedures on
Discontinuance, Academic Dispute Resolution and Appeal, and Student Code of
Conduct.
Program Standards define the expected academic performance requirements of
students progressing through this program. These standards provide the Academic
Team with a basis for decisions regarding the promotion of students. Students who fail
to meet the documented standards of performance may be discontinued from the
program.
Students who are assessed as failing to meet program standards (academically,
practically or ethically) will be discontinued from the program on the recommendation of
the Academic Team.
Students may also be discontinued for failure to meet the standard of conduct set by
Conestoga.
Students are entitled to appeal a discontinuance decision in accordance with the
College’s appeal process.
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Appeal
A student who wishes to appeal an academic decision or discontinuance from the
program should refer to the Conestoga College Student Procedures Guide.
4.5 Re-admission
A student who leaves the program, either by choosing to Withdraw or having been
discontinued, and subsequently seeks re-admission to the program, should note the
following:
a) The student may apply to be re-admitted to the program by contacting the Program
Co-ordinator.
b) Re-admission will be subject to availability of space in the related semester.
c) Re-admission will only be permitted for the start of a semester.
d) The student may be required to clear any failed courses as a condition of readmission to a full semester course load.
e) The student may receive credit for successfully-completed previous coursework.
These credits will be evaluated on an individual basis, in relation to the semester of
re-admission and any program design changes made since the student left the
program.
f) A student who leaves the program during the first year may be required to repeat the
Foundation Module so as to integrate with their new classmates.
In addition to the above, a student who has been discontinued from the program
will be required to:
a) Meet with the Program Co-ordinator to discuss reasons for previous Discontinuance
and outline their strategy for academic success if granted re-admission.
b) If granted re-admission, enter into a Learning Contract and/or be placed on
Probationary status for one academic year.
4.6 Graduation
Students are eligible to graduate upon completion of all academic requirements in their
program of study, including co-op placements if applicable. Students are expected to
respond to their invitation through their Student Portal. Convocation ceremonies are
held in the spring and fall of each academic year. Students, who take longer than the
advertised program length, are responsible for completing any new or additional
courses due to a program design change. Students who complete their program after
the scheduled completion date are required to fill out an Application to Graduate form
and submit it with payment to the registrar’s office. Students who are discontinued or
have withdrawn and then return to the college will be placed in the current program
design and must meet all requirements to graduate.
4.7 Withdrawal
Students considering withdrawing from a program should meet with their program
coordinator/academic advisor prior to withdrawing. In order to formally withdraw from a
program, the student must complete the Program Withdrawal form and submit it to the
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Registrar’s Office. Deadlines for withdrawing from a program with/without an academic
penalty or with/without a refund are posted on the website under Academic Dates.
5) PROGRAM INFORMATION
5.1 Academic Assistance
Academic assistance is available to students through a variety of avenues. The
program coordinator/academic advisor and faculty can advise students on specific
program and course information such as adding/dropping courses, special timetabling,
etc. Access the Conestoga website for assistance provided through Accessibility
Services. Access the Learning Commons website for detailed information on the
academic services they provide, including Learning Skills, Peer Services, Math and
Writing assistance.
5.2 Academic Dates
Program start and end dates, holidays and deadlines for course add/drop, withdrawal
and refunds are located in your Student Guide. Course changes (add/dropping may
also be made through the Student Portal under the “My Courses” tab).
5.3 Attendance
Standard 1
A student must successfully complete all courses including required co-op semesters as
listed on the program design.
Standard 2
A student is expected to apply theory and skills in a safe competent manner in
accordance with the level identified in the course learning outcomes. The program
curriculum is designed with course learning outcomes that are leveled in performance
expectations as students advance through the program.
Standard 3
I.
A student must regularly attend all classes and lab sessions
II.
A student must maintain regular attendance during co-op experiences.
Absenteeism places the student in academic jeopardy because faculty are unable to
assess and evaluate performance when students are not in attendance for classroom,
lab and CO-OP experiences. Evaluation of these experiences is based on the student’s
demonstration of knowledge and skills throughout the program.
Lack of attendance means:
• The student missed important information/skill demonstrations provided in class
• The student has reduced time to learn and demonstrate knowledge and skills
• Faculty may have to repeat material thus reducing the time for delivery of the
remaining parts of the course
• Fellow students are often disadvantaged by absent students/team members
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Lack of participation is a major safety concern
A student cannot demonstrate competence if absent and this could result in a failed
grade.
Standard 4
A significant amount of group work is required in this program. Individual students are
expected to be full participants in, and contributors to, each group-based
project/assignment within the program coursework.
Individual students who fail to meet this expectation, without documented extenuating
circumstances (refer to Section 11 Evaluation of Students), may receive a failed grade
for a given project/assignment.
5.4 Awards
Conestoga has more than 400 awards, bursaries, scholarships and academic grants
available to Conestoga students. These funds are made available to our students
through the partnerships we have established with local business and industry leaders.
To be considered for an award, complete the General Application available through your
Student Portal. Notifications and instructions to complete the application are sent to all
full-time students’ email accounts in the fall semester (Deadline: First Friday in October)
and winter semester (Deadline: First Friday in February). Visit the Financial Aid and
Student Awards Office on Conestoga’s website.
5.5 Communication and Emailing Requirements
Conestoga College student email accounts are used to communicate with students.
Students are expected to regularly check their student email accounts. Faculty will not
respond to emails from non- Conestoga email addresses.
5.6 Course Changes (Adding/Dropping)
Students can find their program design on the Student Portal by following the steps
below:
1. Log in to Student Portal.
2. Click on ‘My Courses’ tab.
3. Scroll over the icons to the right of individual course listings.
It is strongly recommended that students consult their program coordinator/academic
advisor prior to dropping a course on the Student Portal.
• If a course withdrawal is processed prior to the deadline date, a dropped course
will be recorded as a “W” (withdrawal) on the transcript.
• If a course withdrawal is processed after the deadline, an “F” (fail) will be
recorded on the transcript.
Continuing Education and OntarioLearn courses are not included in student full-time
fees. Students wishing to take these part-time courses are required to pay the full fee
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for the individual course(s). Students may add these or other courses under the ‘Browse
Continuing Education’ tab in their Student Portal.
5.7 Co-operative Education Eligibility
The academic requirements to be eligible for a co-op work term in APFM:
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Minimum 2.5 sessional GPA (65% weighted sessional average) two academic
semesters prior to any co-op work term
Maximum two failures or dropped courses during the academic semester that occurs
two academic semesters prior to the co-op work term
Students on academic probation are eligible for a co-op work term as long as they meet
the above criteria.
If a student changes cohorts (i.e., graduation is delayed by one year or more) then their
sequence of work terms will be adjusted accordingly. They will not be allowed to repeat
a passed work term. The student is advised to consult with the co-op advisor as soon
as possible. See the college website for information on co-op.
5.8 Credit Transfers (Exemptions)
Conestoga recognizes that students may have a variety of previous experiences and
formal education that may allow students to enter a program at an advanced level or
provide for a specific course transfer credit. A student who has already earned
academic credit from a recognized post-secondary institution for a specific course(s) at
Conestoga may request a transfer of credit. Questions regarding Credit Transfer may
be sent to CreditTransfer@conestogac.on.ca or answered by the Credit Transfer Policy
and Procedure posted on the college website.
5.9 Equipment, Supplies and Texts
Studio Library
Particular reference material is provided for class use within the APFM Year 1 Studio
Library and through your course faculty. This dedicated library is a ‘work in progress,’
intended to provide students with important reference material for use during project
development without the necessity for costly individual purchase.
These texts are an initial collection for access by the entire first year class. They are
provided for class use only within the Studio setting to assist in project development.
We count on the student body to maintain the current library, and provide
recommendations to build upon this current dedicated collection.
5.10 Evaluations (deadlines, tests and examinations)
General Information
The program and course/module learning outcomes provide the frame of reference for
evaluation. Learning experiences are planned in order that the student can
demonstrate the ability to correlate theory with practice.
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Evaluation is a continuous process that assesses the student performance.
Regular appointments may be arranged between the student and faculty at which time
the student’s progress is reviewed, and advisement is given for improved student
learning.
Evaluation Methods
In-School Semesters:
A variety of tools are used for evaluation including:
• quizzes, written tests and examinations
• oral presentations and demonstrations
• written assignments, such as books reports, case studies, business plans, journals,
logs, portfolios
• design and/or construction of projects
• lab assignments
Co-op Semesters:
CO-OP assignments must be completed competently and within the allocated time
unless other arrangements have been made with the faculty/CO-OP advisor.
Sources of Evaluation and Feedback
Students will benefit from the input of many people who will evaluate their work and
provide feedback. The final grade is a compilation from many sources including:
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evaluation by course faculty of the student’s performance (team and individual)
external review panels
self-evaluations
peer evaluations
business associates (CO-OP experience, thesis external advisors, etc.)
Results of Evaluation
Faculty maintains their own student tracking records. You and your academic team
should review these records on a regular basis.
Late Submission of Student Work
Student work submitted after the due date/time, and without accepted extenuating
circumstances, may be graded by faculty but the mark will be progressively reduced as
follows:
Within 24 hours of the due date/time – mark reduced by 10%
Within 48 hours of the due date/time – mark reduced by 20%
The above timeframes for late submission will be applied in relation to business days,
excluding weekends and statutory holidays.
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Without a request for extension of submission approved by relevant course faculty (refer
to Extension of Submission of Student Work below), student work submitted after that
window may be marked as “missed” and valued at zero toward the final grade.
This is a faculty decision made in consultation with the student.
Extension of Submission of Student Work
It is acknowledged that events can happen to either faculty or students that disrupt the
planned schedule. Each incident will be addressed on an individual, case-by-case
basis by course faculty, with the following general guidelines:
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Students are required to submit all assignments on or before the date specified and
should anticipate problems that might necessitate an extension of time. If an
extension of time is required, students will make this request to the appropriate
faculty.
An extension of time will be given only if arrangements have been made with the
faculty prior to the due date. Requests for an extension must be made by email to
the relevant course faculty, from the student’s Conestoga e-mail address.
Extensions will not typically be given if the request is made the day the
assignment(s) is due.
In general, extensions for submission of student work will be considered only in the
case of extenuating circumstances (illness, accidents, bereavement, etc.). Course
faculty may require documentation of the proposed extenuating circumstances –
such as a doctor’s note in the case of illness; the decision to accept this
documentation is determined by the faculty responsible for the related work.
Where a student has requested an extension, and provided relevant faculty with
accepted documentation of extenuating circumstances in advance of due dates or
with medical certificate upon return to classes, efforts will be made to accommodate
the student without penalty and within the timeframe set by the College for
completion of term work.
Guidelines for Writing Tests and Exams
• Students are required to bring their college ID cards to tests and exams
• The faculty/invigilator may request that books, bags, coats, caps, etc. be left in a
designated area
• The faculty/invigilator has the authority to assign seats
• Students must wait until so directed before turning over and starting their test or
exam
• Students are not permitted to talk after the test or exam has started, except to the
faculty/invigilator
• Students may not enter the exam/test room after 30 minutes past the start nor leave
the room before 30 minutes has passed after the start of the test or exam
• The deferment of a test, assignment or exam may be granted at the discretion of
individual course faculty where the student has:
o made the request to the relevant faculty prior to the date of the original
scheduled evaluation,
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o has provided faculty with acceptable documentation of the circumstances
generating the request.
Provided the above conditions have been met, efforts will be made to accommodate the
student requests for deferment without penalty and within the timeframe set by the
College for completion of term work.
5.11 General Education Electives (only if applicable to the program)
In the APFM program, you are required to complete (specify how many Gen Eds are
required) General Education (Gen Ed) courses. Gen Ed courses can either be included
as a specified course in your program and must take when scheduled by the program or
they can be elective courses chosen by the student in the academic term indicated by
the program design. These elective Gen Ed course requirements are listed at the
bottom of each student’s progress report, which is found on the Student Portal. The
progress report indicates the level/semester and the minimum hours that are required
for the program. Students are responsible for adding the elective Gen Ed course into
their schedule, during the designated semester. Eligible courses are approved and
posted each semester on the college website. Visit Current Students | Conestoga
College and click on ‘Announcements’. For additional information regarding Gen Ed
courses, please contact the School of Liberal Studies.
5.13 Maintaining Student Files
It is in the interest of both faculty and students to see that all work is complete, done to
a high standard, and is submitted on time. To support this learning objective, the
following describes the overall respective responsibilities of faculty and students:
The faculty is responsible to:
Provide to students, at the start of each course, the due dates for all deliverables (e.g.,
assignments, tests, reports, projects, and class participation) and the respective
weighting of each toward the student’s final mark. This does not preclude faculty from
adding “pop tests” or other evaluation methods as s/he sees fit.
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Return tests and quizzes within one to two weeks of their administering.
Return exams within two to three weeks of their administering.
Return assignments and Studio projects within two to three weeks of their scheduled
submission.
Respond to student requests for consultations to discuss their performance in
respect to coursework.
Students are responsible to:
• Submit coursework, complete projects and write exams as set out on the schedule
provided at the start of each course.
• Submit coursework in accordance with format and requirements described by course
faculty and project outlines.
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Attend and participate in lectures, studio sessions, scheduled reviews and
presentations of their own and their colleagues’ work.
Fully disclose and completely reference all sources used in their work (e.g., webbased, printed, personal contacts).
Advise faculty of circumstances that would prevent the completion of student work
as outlined in course schedules, and provide documentation of same (refer to 11.7
Extension of Submission of Student Work and 11.8 Guidelines for Writing Tests and
Exams)
5.14 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have
been acquired through employment, education (informal/formal), non-formal learning or
other life experiences. Prior learning must be measured against the required course
outcomes and grading standards to meet the standards required of the course(s) in the
program. The course outline is the first place to look to determine if the course is PLAR
eligible. It must be noted that a PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga
students to clear academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a
program. Questions regarding PLAR may be sent to CreditTransfer@conestogac.on.ca
or you can speak to your faculty in the course you want to PLAR.
5.15 Program Advisory Committee
Each program at Conestoga has a Program Advisory Committee (PAC), which is made
up of industry and academic representatives, as well as current students. They meet
several times a year to discuss the direction in which that industry is heading and any
improvements that can be made to keep the program current. This helps to ensure that
students are learning material that is relevant to their industry.
At the beginning of each year, the coordinator of the program will ask for student
volunteers. The coordinator will decide which students will represent years one and two.
The student representatives are expected to attend the meetings. Students must
prepare and submit a report based on guidelines provided by the Program
Chair/Coordinator which will be presented at the meeting. Students are expected to be
professional, dress in business attire and engage in discussions.
5.16 Program Transfer
Prior to transferring to another program, it is recommended that the student meet with
the program coordinator or academic advisor. Students who decide to change
programs may do so by completing and submitting a program application form to the
registrar’s office. If considering transferring to a program outside the school in which
they are currently enrolled in, students may want to discuss options with a career
advisor. When a student moves from one Conestoga program to another and where
courses numbers/codes are identical or equivalent, automatic credit is given if passing
grades are met. Additional information for career or academic advising is available from
faculty, program coordinators or career advisors in the Welcome Centre or on the
Conestoga website.
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5.17 Student Feedback
Student feedback is an essential component of our continuous improvement process.
Our opportunities for student feedback include:
Key Performance Indicators
All college programs in the province are evaluated using Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. This survey is
conducted each academic year. Strategic goals to improve the programs are developed
from these results. This data and other data specific to the campus and the
program/school are collected so that Conestoga College can continually improve
quality.
Student Appraisal of Teaching
The Student Appraisal of Teaching (SAT) allows direct feedback from students on
teaching for a particular course. Completion of the SAT form gives teachers and
academic managers valuable information, to use for improving teaching at Conestoga.
The SAT process occurs at semester-end. One-quarter of the faculty is appraised per
term, and each has two courses selected by their academic managers for appraisal. All
teachers have a SAT review at least once every two years. Students complete either an
electronic or paper copy of the SAT. A summary of results is prepared by Institutional
Research. The report is sent to the Academic Manager who shares the report with the
faculty member AFTER all marks for the semester have been collected.
Continuing Education students may have an opportunity to complete a SAT form at the
conclusion of each Continuing Education course.
5.18 Student Representation
CSI and Conestoga agree that a student has the right to invite a member of CSI to a
student/faculty meeting, provided that 24 hours advance notice is given to faculty. This
advance notice will ensure that all parties will have an opportunity to adequately prepare
for the meeting.
6) FACILITY INFORMATION
Refer to the Student Guide for information on after-hours access, parking, and
classroom & computer labs.
6.1 After Hours Access
Conestoga hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Conestoga recognizes that in
some programs of study students may require after-hours access to classrooms and
labs. After-hours access is maintained in accordance with the academic needs of
individual programs. The after-hours access is a privilege, not a right.
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If after-hours access is required, faculty must contact security in advance, with the
student(s) name, ID number, and program information, along with signed paperwork
approving access. The student must follow these guidelines:
• Be in the designated room with another approved person
• Inform security immediately of any out-of-the normal situations
• Have student identification card available
• Notify security upon departure
• Not move furniture
APFM Students
Prior to afterhours access: visit the Cambridge Campus Security desk in the Atrium
BY 4:30 PM- present their student photo I.D. and sign the appropriate paperwork.
During afterhours access: ensure that there are a minimum of three students in the
area at all times (if less than three students remain, then all must leave):
 respect posted conditions for use of the area and comply with security and custodial
staff as required
 clean up after their work is complete, so area is ready for class use the following day
 last group of students to leave the area must ensure all doors to the studio facilities
are locked
Security of Property
The program studio facilities are equipped with keyless entry. The punch code access is
provided to each student registered in the program at the outset of each semester.
All individuals permitted access to the studio facilities will be provided with the code by
program faculty/administration. In order to maintain security of property and
persons, it is critical that this access code is not shared with students outside of
the program.
Within the studios, each student is provided with a storage cabinet for securing their
personal equipment and supplies. Students are advised to purchase a lock for their
individual storage cabinet to ensure the security of their property when they are absent
from their work area.
Program Physical Space
The dedicated physical space of the program includes:
 a multi-purpose room (A3116)(Shared with Bachelor of Interior Design Program)
 a plotter/printer room (A3122)(Shared with BID)
 a model room (A3132) (Shared with BID)
 a product library room (A3126)(Shared with BID)
 faculty offices (A3219)
 and studios: (A3130), (A3120), (A3102)
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During each semester of the program, each class is assigned one of these studios to
act as their ‘home room’ or base of operations for the execution of their studio and
course work. Within their studio, each student is provided with a designated work
station and a storage cabinet.
The Studio and Classroom Learning Environment
Your Studio is your ‘base of operations’.
This is a space that we share as faculty and student body. This is where we will come
together to explore the material of your Studio work, and other curriculum, in each
semester of the program. This exploration will range from lectures, to seminar
discussions, to development of group and individual project work, to formal reviews and
informal discussions.
You should think of the Studio environment as somewhat of a ‘crucible’ – a place where
there is on-going iteration, synthesis and recombination of the various aspects of your
studies.
For the first-year of the program your studio space will be A3102.
The Role of the Studio
Your work in Studio represents your ability to digest and synthesize various aspects of
all course work in each semester of study. While various courses in the Semester
outline particular discrete aspects of the program curriculum, it is in Studio where you
have the opportunity and responsibility to evaluate and integrate these concerns into a
comprehensive project. Remember that Studio is only one of the courses in each
semester. Allot your time so that you give appropriate attention to the other courses.
The Role of Feedback and Reviews
Formal reviews of student’s work are a long established and highly valued part of an
education in architecture. Formal reviews will take place in various components of the
curriculum.
While approaches may vary, in its essence it is a public discussion of the work, rather
than the person. It thus sets out to be an objective and focused discussion of the work
itself. Although certain of the merits and shortcomings of the work will be addressed,
there is no attempt to be comprehensive and exhaustive, and many aspects may not be
even mentioned. Certain points often will have already been discussed at an earlier
critique or desk review. It is common for the review panelists to consider certain
questions to be more significant or fertile.
It is therefore not an evaluation as such. It is an investigation and a debate. The tone
of a particular review may thus not be a reliable indication of the project’s final grade.
Evaluation of Studio work will take place in confidential session by the studio faculty, in
which the critical aspects of each project will be considered.
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Feedback and the Desk Review
Informal discussion sessions in Studio and other courses are quite different from formal
reviews.
Desk reviews are best understood as private consultations. Advice is offered based on
the work presented. Suggestions are made to promote the development of the project.
They are not objective debates or evaluations, but opportunities to receive advice
specific to each student/group and each project. The comments will tend to reflect more
personal and candid views, and should be understood as such. It is quite common to
receive differing, if not conflicting, opinions from different teaching staff. The project and
the decisions are your responsibility. What you do with the advice and how skillfully you
apply it is up to you. To cite misunderstood advice as the reason for poor work is
typically an evasion of this responsibility.
Approach to Studio and Classroom work in the Program
The project-based environment is a learning atmosphere which will be new to most firstyear students of the program. Following are some tips of ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ which will
be helpful:
Do this:
1. Attend all scheduled classes. Desk reviews and lectures are essential components
of the education process.
2. Take notes during lectures and presentations. What will be discussed contains
useful material for your project work as well as for your general education. If you
miss a class be sure to get notes from a classmate.
3. Take notes during, or immediately after an informal/desk review.
4. Enlist a classmate to take notes for you during a formal review.
5. Obtain a 3-ring binder to hold all course printed material and to collect your
individual and group research.
6. Maintain a sketchbook to record your ideas as they develop. Take this with you
everywhere.
7. Start your design ideas to scale early.
8. Exchange ideas with your classmates. Attend your classmates’ formal reviews.
9. Know when to keep your head down and avoid useless distractions. Ensure that
others respect this.
10. Spend time familiarizing yourself with the wider world of the built environment in the
Learning Resource Centre and beyond. If faculty suggests you study a specific
building or the work of a particular architect, look it up and keep a record of your
research.
11. Do the project. The objective is to explore the limits of any particular project, to
discover those forms and strategies which give the project its meaning and its
interests. An urge to step outside the limits of a particular assignment may well
jeopardize the success of your projects as a design, and as a learning experience.
Do not do this:
12. Don’t skip classes.
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13. Don’t be late for classes. Most lectures and project introductions take place at the
start of class time. Missing these will obviously constrain your ability to successfully
develop projects. It also shows a lack of respect for faculty and classmates.
14. Don’t ever be late for a scheduled review, test or presentation.
15. Don’t make all-nighters a habit.
16. Don’t sleep in the studio.
17. Don’t use your classmates’ desks or equipment in their absence.
18. Don’t make excessive noise in class or Studio at any time. Respect your classroom
or Studio as a shared atmosphere of collective and collaborative work. Faculty will
shut down any disturbance deemed to be a nuisance. The use of the studio outside
of class time is a privilege not a right.
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7) SAFETY INFORMATION
7.1 Safety and Security Information (see Section 6.1 for after-hours access)
Security Services provides 24-hour security at the Doon and Cambridge campuses as
well as day, evening and 24-hour weekend security at the Guelph and Waterloo
campuses. Assistance is also available to students and staff at the Stratford and
Cambridge Campuses by calling the Doon Campus at 519-748-5220 ext. 3444.
Additional services students may find of benefit offered through Security Services:
• First Aid: for any major or minor physical or medical needs
• Lost and Found
• Parking: sales, assistance, and enforcement
• Information/Education: for home security audits, self-defence, anti-theft
precautions, and basic personal safety
• Safety concerns of a personal nature or college related
• Locker issues
• Walk Safe: for safety escorts for students to any area on campus or residence
including homes in the near vicinity
• Emergency Phones: located in strategic areas around Conestoga that provide
a direct link to Security Services
• Security: at events on campus including any CSI pub night
7.2 Basic Safety
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
Note: Students may be required to sign a Conestoga College ITAL (CCITAL)
Acknowledgment of Safety Training and Responsibilities Form depending on program
requirements.
Theft, tampering, loss and/or destruction of college equipment/property is a serious
offence. Theft of personal or college equipment/property should be reported to security
services immediately. Students found stealing or tampering with college property will be
dealt with under the student code of conduct and may also face criminal charges.
Please review the list of all emergency guides, and the full list of all policies and
procedures relating to Security.
APFM Students:
Part of your training as a student will be to perform accurate, appropriate and safe
operations in a professional manner. Students are expected to practice safe working
habits at all times. Failure to follow the rules that result in injury to yourself or others will
result in disciplinary measures.
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The following list of basic rules apply to all College and program facilities - including the
Program Model/Plotter/Printer Room, Program Multi-Purpose Room, and Program
Studios. These rules are for everyone’s safety and are not flexible.
If you observe an unsafe act or condition, notify faculty immediately.
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Radios and similar distracting electronic devices are not allowed.
Keep doorways, walkways and work areas clear of carts and debris.
No running or horse play/pranks.
Any accidents are to be reported immediately and appropriate forms completed.
Machine set-ups are to be checked by faculty.
Faculty/technologist supervision is required at all times.
Hearing protection is mandatory in designated areas.
Eye protection is mandatory in designated areas – safety glasses or prescription
glasses.
Foot protection must be worn in the shops at all times – personally purchased safety
boots or toe protection provided by the College.
Protective safety devices shall not be removed from any of the equipment.
Long hair must be restrained.
Loose clothing is an entanglement danger and will not be allowed.
The machine power knife switch located just beside each machine must be turned
off before making any adjustments to the machine
Know the location and proper use of the fire extinguishers; if you notice one missing
or discharged notify faculty.
Never reach into a machine for a part.
Never leave a machine until it has come to a full and complete stop.
Machines with computers or electronic control assistance are particularly dangerous
in that they may appear to have or be stopped but in fact may start up again
unexpectedly.
7.3 Emergency Telephone Messages
In an emergency situation, it may be necessary for family members to contact a student.
Family members need to know the student number, program name, school and campus
the student is registered to aid Security in locating the student. This information will be
required when the family member calls. Please have family members contact Security
directly at 519-748-5220 ext. 3357 only if it is an emergency.
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
7.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Refer to your Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security services and
procedures.
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7.5 Student Protection Acknowledgement
A Student Protection Acknowledgement confirmation pop-up will appear after the
applicant logs in into the Student Portal. A PDF will direct applicants to the location of
related policies, procedures and program information. Applicants will confirm that they
have been duly informed by Conestoga and attest to that fact by clicking the
acknowledgement box provided in the popup. Date and time of the applicant’s
acknowledgement will be captured in the Student Portal database. Conestoga will be
able to run reports as necessary.
Once the acknowledgement box has been clicked, the applicant may proceed to enter
the Student Portal and go about their business. An email will be automatically generated
and sent to the applicant acknowledging their acknowledgement. The Student
Protection Information PDF will be resent within the email for their reference.
The Student Protection Acknowledgement confirmation pop-up will appear to all
applicants and students (not just the degree applicants) once per academic year.
8) STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Student Services information can be found in the Student Guide and or on Conestoga's
website. The following is a short list of the types of services offered:
• Aboriginal Services
• Degree Completion Opportunities - Pathways
• Learning Commons
• Accessibility Services
• Bookstore
• Conestoga Student Inc.
• Co-op and Career Services
• Counselling Services
• First Generation
• Graduation (convocation)
• Health Services
• Library
• Student Financial Services
• Student Life
9) COLLEGE-WIDE ACADEMIC POLICIES/PROCEDURES
A Student Protection Acknowledge confirmation pop-up will appear once an
applicant/student logs into the Student Portal. A PDF directs students to policies and
procedures relevant to their academic responsibilities. Policies and procedures are
searchable on Conestoga’s website. Students are advised to review and comply with
all policies and procedures including the following:
• Academic Credential Procedure
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Academic Dispute Resolution and Appeal Procedure
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Recognition Policy
Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy and Procedure
Co-operative Education Policy
Discontinuance Policy and Procedure
Eligibility to Participate in Co-op Work Terms Policy and Procedure
Evaluation of Student Learning Policy and Procedure
Grading Procedure
Graduation Requirements and Convocation Procedure
Honours Policy and Honours Procedure
Program/Course (Cohort) Withdrawal Procedure
Student Concerns and Issues Policy and Procedure
Student Feedback Policy
Student Fees Policy
Violation of Academic Integrity Procedure
10) PROGRAM HANDBOOK REVISION LOG
Date:
Type of Revision:
January 20, 2016: Co-op Eligibility Information Updated
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