Cross Listed Courses A course that is offered to students by more than one department, of which only one can be the Host Department.
Courses are cross-listed based upon course content that deals with more than one subject area in a substantive way. Check out the academic support website for registration tutorial videos and for more helpful information in regard to registration.
Declaring your Major The requirements for declaring vary by faculty and program. Students can declare their majors in the winter for their first year in advance of March registration. Plan to take the core second-year required courses in second year to stay on track while trying to decide. You can declare your major at any time after you have completed 30 credit hours 5 full credits. Some programs require you to declare to be able to register for their required courses. If you are unsure of your major, meet with an academic advisor for help in exploring your options.
Students enrolled in the Commerce Co-op or Management program typically declare a major before choosing classes for the third year of study.
Step 3 This will open the declare your major form. Fill you your personal information. Please note if you are looking to switch degree programs you need to complete an admissions application NOT the declare a major form. If you have any questions while completing the form, please email frontcounter dal. Step 4 Fill out all relevant fields major, double major, minor and submit the form.
Please note that all of the available majors, minors and certificates will appear in the drop down menu not just those that you are eligible to declare. Certificates Declaring more than one certificate? Then email frontcounter dal. They can also answer any of your major and certificate declaration questions. If you are applying to do combined honours, you need to meet with advisors in both departments and get their approval.
Minors do not require departmental approval. Expenses vary depending on the lifestyle of the student and level of enrolment. Visit dal. For the past 30 plus years I have been helping students at Dalhousie understand the financial side of university.
Navigating the path through student loans, student awards, university fees and budgeting can be a daunting task, but one that I can provide some guidance with. Fun Facts: I have been on two house build missions trips, I think Yarmouth County is the best spot on earth, and I love mud!!
I also hold a Bachelor of Arts from St. Francis Xavier University. Working on campus and interacting with our students is really inspiring; it is incredible to see what they accomplish inside and outside of the classroom! You will be notified of an in-course scholarship by Dalhousie email in late summer. There is no need to submit an application - you are assessed automatically.
Bursaries are typically smaller amounts of money, intended to supplement other funding sources. You apply through DalOnline at the beginning of each semester. Medicine and Dentistry Please contact the department. University departments Individual departments can offer their own awards, or can connect students with other external opportunities.
A list of external funding opportunities. You apply through your Provincial Student Loan Office. Student Lines of Credit Many banks offer student lines of credit or bank loans.
A line of credit gives you access to a specific amount of money that you can withdraw as you need it. Interest is paid only on the money you withdraw. Ford Direct Loan Programs. Dalhousie is also recognized by some private lending agencies. International Students You can check with your home government for student loan programs. Temporary loans are interest-free until due, and can be used to pay for living expenses, but not tuition or fees. You can book an appointment with one of our academic advisors who are here to help!
I am here to help you with degree planning, degree audit, academic regulations inquiries and to ensure that you are on track to graduate. I love being active, doing everything from boot camp, swimming, kayaking, skiing, softball and curling. I want to see the entire world as I love to travel, so for my next vacation I am going to Spain, France and Italy. I started my academic path in the Bachelor of Science program, and then switched to the Bachelor of Management program.
At that time I applied for a term position in Financial Services here at Dalhousie. I thoroughly enjoy helping students of all ages manage all aspects of their time here at Dalhousie. Based on my own experience, and that of fellow students, I truly believe anyone can succeed here, given the proper resources, dedication and guidance. I play Ultimate Frisbee a couple of times a week with Halifax Ultimate, and help in the organizational aspect of my team.
Grades When will I see my grades? All final grades are entered by instructors which you can access through Dal Online. This information is updated in the Important Dates section online. Did you know! A nearly 57, square foot facility. With offices located in the McCain Building, five elders are available to students for advising and support. Grade Point Average GPA The Grade Point Average is calculated by summing the values obtained by multiplying the grade points obtained in each course in accordance with the scale in the academic calendar, by the number of credit hours of each course then dividing that sum by the total credit hours attempted.
A Term GPA includes only those courses attempted in a single term and the Cumulative GPA includes all courses attempted while registered in a level of study. If a course has been repeated, only the highest grade awarded is included. Dalhousie has 14 Halifax varsity teams Tigers and 12 Truro varsity teams Rams. There are also a diverse mix of club and intramural programs, feel free to sign up! Considerable evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of subject matter; evidence of extensive knowledge.
Evidence of grasp of subject matter, some evidence of critical capacity and analytical ability; reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature. Evidence of some understanding of the subject matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting from their university experience.
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the subject matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature. INC 0. A student who is simply late with their work should be reported as F, not as INC. If there are exceptional circumstances, a recommendation should be forwarded to the Undergraduate Coordinator or the Committee on Studies of the appropriate faculty.
Exceptions to this rule will normally be extended only to courses that require fieldwork during the summer months. A grade of INC will be recorded by the Registrar after these deadlines where no other grade is reported or where an unofficial grade is reported. W neutral Withdrew After the Deadline A voluntary withdrawal is processed only when initiated by the student.
The instructor should not normally accept such certificates after a lapse of more than one week from the examination or assignment completion date. For exceptional circumstances other than illness, appropriate documentation, depending on the situation, should be required.
ILL may be either a final grade, or an interim grade in cases where completion of requirements is anticipated. TR neutral This is a transfer credit on admission. P neutral Pending This grade is assigned by the Registrar when there is another process underway in relation to the course.
IP neutral In Progress This grade is not available for courses at the undergraduate level. It is used only for these at the Master and Doctoral levels, for certain Health courses which are ongoing, and for certain graduate courses that constitute project. Transcripts A transcript is a complete record of your academic history. It lists classes in progress, courses you have taken, grades received and other information relating to your academic career. You may need to request transcripts for a number of reasons, such as applying to another university or applying for a scholarship or academic award.
Dalhousie students applying to another academic program within Dalhousie are not required to request a transcript. Transcripts will only be released with the written consent signature of the student or when ordered through Dal Online. All outstanding accounts must be settled before a transcript is released. Transcript Request A transcript is an official record of your academic history. You may need to request transcripts for several reasons, such as to apply to another university or to apply for scholarships and awards.
Transcripts are only released with your written consent signature or when ordered through Dal Online. You must not have any outstanding fees for transcripts to be released. To request an official transcript, follow the steps listed below. Step 1 Determine which type of service you require for your transcript request. Fax Service: If you would like your transcript faxed. It is your responsibility to provide the correct fax number and to ensure that the receiver is willing to accept a faxed copy of your transcript.
Courier Service: If you wish to have your transcript sent by courier. It is your responsibility to provide a complete mailing address and telephone number of the transcript recipient. Step 2 For regular service, request your transcript through Dal Online. Step 3 For priority, fax, or courier services, you will need to fill out and sign a Transcript Request Form. You can find these on the Dalhousie website dal. Fill out the form in its entirety for processing to occur on time.
If you are requesting transcripts to be sent to different locations, each request needs a separate form. Please ensure you provide all required credit card details number, expiry date and name. Include how many copies you would like. Official mailed to address below Select this option if you are requesting your transcript s to be issued by mail. Official in sealed envelope to student If you are going to pick up your transcript s , select this option.
Student Copy Essentially, this is a copy of your academic history. Know your standing! Academic standing is a measure of your achievement in your studies. It determines whether you can continue your studies at Dalhousie and affects whether or not you can graduate. Your undergraduate standing is listed per term under your undergraduate GPA on your academic record in DalOnline.
It is first assessed after you attempt 24 credit hours degree and 16 credit hours technology and is normally assessed at the end of each term. Standing is assessed at the end of the academic term. For the Fall term standing is assessed the first week of January, Winter Term standing is assessed the first week of May and for summer term standing is assessed the last week of August.
Here is a break down by Faculty. Students on probation are allowed to continue to register on probation provided their term GPA is at least 2.
Students on probation who do not achieve a term GPA of 2. Students require a cumulative GPA of 2. Therefore, no one will be allowed to graduate while on probation.
Faculty of Arts and Social Science students who have been academically dismissed for the second time will not normally be allowed to apply for re-admission for at least three calendar years. Students may, however, petition the Student Affairs Committee for re-admission after two years provided they have met with the Assistant Dean.
Faculty of Agriculture students who have been academically dismissed for the second time will not normally be allowed to apply for re-admission for at least three calendar years. Students who have been dismissed for either the first or second time may appeal this decision see section 24 of the academic calendar.
Faculty of Computer Science students who have been dismissed and who have been required to withdraw from the university for one term or more may be readmitted to a program in the Faculty of Computer Science only once. Students on probation may continue to register on probation provided their term GPA is at least 2. BEng and DipEng students who fail the same course more than once will be dismissed.
Faculty of Engineering students who have been academically dismissed for a second time will not be readmitted to any engineering program at Dalhousie. Students who have been academically dismissed will not be allowed to apply for readmission for at least eight months.
Students who fail the same course more than once will be dismissed. Students who have been academically dismissed for a second time will not be readmitted to any engineering program at Dalhousie. Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2. Therefore, no one will be allowed to graduate while on academic probation. If a BSc Nursing student is readmitted, failure in any course including non-nursing courses, core nursing courses including clinical practical and electives will result in dismissal from the Nursing program.
BHSC student who fail a required course for a second time will be dismissed. Faculty of Health students who have been academically dismissed twice will not be allowed to apply for re-admission. BComm Co-op students who fail the same required course twice will be dismissed.
BComm Co-op students who fail their second attempt at the same work term course i. Faculty of Management Students who have been academically dismissed for the second time will not normally be allowed to apply for re-admission for at least three calendar years. Students may, however, petition the Program Director for re-admission after two years. Faculty of Science students who have been required to withdraw for a second time must meet with the Assistant Dean Student Affairs who may recommend that they reapply for re-admission after two calendar years or who may refer the matter to the Faculty Committee on Studies and Appeals.
Appealing Regulations and Grades You might experience a circumstance that could warrant a waiver of an academic regulation. Requesting to have a degree requirement waived, such as the writing requirement or the permitted number of outside electives.
Requesting permission to do two degrees concurrently, such as a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering. Requesting retroactive changes to your registration, such as dropping a course after the deadline has passed.
If you wish to appeal a regulation, you must complete your request in writing by filling out an Application for a Waiver of an Academic Regulation. Make sure your arguments and expectations are clearly stated. Contact information for all the faculties, schools and colleges can be found on the form.
The waiver form is then sent to a member of the academic support team to update your student record. Once the audit is processed, a summary will appear at the very bottom of your Audit. Examples of waivers include waiving a 10 year rule for old courses to count toward a degree program, substituting one class for another or approving a course outside a major to count toward major requirements. The Agricultural Campus is home to several pieces of the Berlin Wall. These key historical artifacts are visible along the Cobequid Trail.
The first tractor used on the Dal Agricultural Campus was donated by Henry Ford himself in to Melville Cumming, its first principal. Appealing a final grade If you have questions or concerns about a final grade, you are encouraged to discuss them with your instructor. If the matter cannot be resolved informally, you can begin a formal reassessment process by filling out a Request for a Reassessment of a Final Grade. Make sure that you clearly identify the specific component you wish to have reassessed and the grounds for your request.
These procedures should reflect the academic disciplines and assessment involved and should provide for a review of the assessment by a qualified person not responsible for the original evaluation. Login through Dal Online and select the student tab across the top of the page.
The pie chart is not a percentage of completion. It is a graphical display of the Earned Credit Hours section, if applicable, which can be found near the bottom of the degree audit. The Categories are general groupings of courses. Click the category bar to see which courses are being included. This is the overall Degree Audit status. Here you will see a mix or notifications throughout your degree at Dalhousie. Not sure if a course will meet a particular degree requirement? Want to plan your courses for next year ahead of time?
You can do this by adding planned courses in your course cart on the left-hand side of the Degree Audit. If you are an honours student, you will see a section that looks like this that includes all of the courses that are counting toward your honours subject and honours GPA.
Moving courses to a different requirement on your degree audit is also a possibility. DARS will put a course in the first place it comes to that it fits. To have a course moved, you can email degreeaudit dal. If the requirements for your program in a more recent academic calendar are easier to complete, email degreeaudit dal.
You cannot switch to an academic calendar from before you started your degree. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your Degree Audit, please do not hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor or email degreeaudit dal. Policies Relevant to Students Code of Student Conduct Dalhousie University is a community of faculty, staff and students, involved in teaching, research, learning and other activities.
As a Dalhousie student, you are a member of the university while you are registered in an academic program and are subject to the disciplinary authority of the university during that time. Please review the full Student Code of Conduct or in the University Regulations section of the Academic Calendar, which outlines how it is applied and the types of offences and procedures that are involved.
Academic Integrity Each class you take, exam you write and assignment you complete will have different rules depending on the instructor.
No matter what you are required to do to earn your degree, Dalhousie University expects all students to be responsible learners, which means that you will complete assignments yourself and acknowledge sources of information and ideas when they are not your own, among other things. To maintain the integrity of every degree that is conferred, Dalhousie will only give credit to students who complete their own work.
If there is evidence that your work was not completed independently by you or that you had another person complete work for you, it will be very helpful for you to be able to produce notes, drafts, electronic files, or any evidence that will demonstrate that you completed the work yourself.
If you do not have any such evidence to present, the Faculty Academic Integrity Officer or Senate Discipline Committee may consider this as a factor in determining the likelihood you have committed an academic offence.
Pending is a neutral grade and does not affect your GPA. Your academic record will then be updated based on the outcome which will be outlined to you in an email from the Senate Discipline Committee. It was then the largest donation ever given to the university and the largest of its kind given by a woman in Canada. Robert MacDonald as its first Dean. Please be sure to complete the Academic Integrity Module on Brightspace.
For more information on Academic Integrity at Dalhousie please visit the University Secretariat website. You will find general information about transfer credits dal. Francis Harbour in Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Being part of a community has always been important to me. I always knew I wanted to work in education, but did not always know how to make that happen. It was not until I completed my MEd in Life Long Learning that I fully recognized my place in the field of education which included my passion for supporting students in their pursuit of a post-secondary education and in recognizing previous academic work for academic credit.
I have now been working in Transfer Credits for over 10 years. I thoroughly enjoy working with and supporting the transfer student population. It is a privilege to assist these students in competing their academic goals and to have the opportunity to welcome them into the Dalhousie community! Writing poetry is my main hobby.
My favourite poet is Alden Nowlan. Being part of a community as large as Dalhousie has given me the opportunity to work with students in a variety of different roles, from academic advising, admissions to transfer credits.
I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree from Dalhousie as a mature student and am a first generation university graduate. Transfer Credit You can transfer up to half of the required courses towards an undergraduate degree or diploma from another institution.
If you have studied at a university or college that is recognized by Dalhousie, you may receive credit for course work already completed. You can view university and college work that has been assessed for transfer credit in the past on our Transfer Credit Equivalencies Table.
If you would like to explore a program change, meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your options. If you are a current Dal student transferring from one program to another program, you do not need to pay the application fee.
Letter of Permission Looking to take courses at another university? Then you will need to obtain a letter of permission before applying and registering at the other university as a visiting student. Be sure to start early. Obtaining permission can take some legwork and time. Dalhousie will not accept challenge credits from other institutions on a letter of permission. A direct equivalency may not satisfy degree requirements.
Confirm the class can fulfill degree requirements with your Academic Advisor before registering. Print the Letter of Permission form and read the instructions carefully.
If you will receive a government student loan while on a letter of permission or exchange, you must complete a Confirmation of Registration at Host University form. Indicate the course you wish to take at another institution. Note: you would be considered a visiting student at that institution. Dal Online Transfer Equivalencies: Use this online tool to check courses at other institutions that have previously been approved as transfer credits.
If you see a course listed in this database, you still need to go through the letter of permission process, outlined below. Get course approval. If the course has not been previously approved, you will need to provide an official copy of the course description and syllabus to the department that offers similar courses.
If you are submitting information electronically, forward information from its original source i. Each department handles letters of permission differently, so ask them to go over their procedure. A faculty member at the department will consider the course. Usually, the approval can be finalized on the spot. Alternatively, email the form to LOP dal.
Apply to the other institution and send them a copy of your approved Letter of Permission. They may also require an official Dalhousie transcript. Certain local institutions, such as St. Your Dalhousie Academic Record For courses taken at Canadian institutions, the letter grade from the other institution will be recorded on your Dalhousie record. If letter grades are not given, numeric grades will be converted to the appropriate Dalhousie equivalent letter grade.
If the other institution issues a letter grade that is not valid at Dalhousie, it is converted to the corresponding letter grade. When percentage grades and letter grades are recorded on the official transcript, the letter grade is the grade used as your final grade and recorded on your academic record. The letter grade you receive at the other institution is the letter grade recorded on your Dalhousie record, we do not convert letter grades on a different grading scale e.
For courses that the other institution identifies on the transcript as being passed through Challenge for Credit, it will not be accepted by Dalhousie and you will not receive credit for the course. For courses taken at institutions outside of Canada, grades of P pass and F fail , as appropriate, will be recorded on your Dalhousie record.
Did not register for an approved course? Email LOP dal. Learning Agreement This is a new form that replaces the letter of permission for students who are going on an official exchange or study abroad. Check with your exchange advisor for whether you are to complete a letter of permission or learning agreement.
Fill in the personal information section including the Student Signature portion on the reverse side of the form. Complete the proposed study plan. You are encouraged to complete this section with an academic advisor. To expedite the process, we would encourage you to bring your course descriptions with your proposed study plan to the applicable department to assign course equivalencies. Transfer Credit Equivalencies Table for courses that have been previously assessed.
Credit Conversion Table: This table converts Units used at other institutions into the equivalent credit hours at Dalhousie University. For Commerce and UPMC exchange students, you will have your departmental exchange coordinator complete this section. They will record the classes on your academic record and email you a completed copy of your form.
You will bring the learning agreement to your host institution. They will need to complete the Host Institution section. If you have a change in registration from your proposed study plan please be aware that this could impact the credit hours you will receive, and any courses not previously assessed will need to be sent to the applicable department for assessment.
Once the host institution completes and signs their section of the learning agreement, it can be emailed to LOP dal.
Being aware of the rules and regulations surrounding these forms of academic assessment will help you know what to expect when submitting your work and writing an exam or test and to be prepared for the experience.
Personal coaching and workshops are available to help students with study skills. A student ID card is required to write an exam. Bring any necessary writing utensils i. Check the online exam schedule 24 hours before your exam to confirm your location.
The examination room is open 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of an exam. Articles such as books, papers, etc. Calculators may be used at the discretion of the instructor. June 2 At 10 a. June 6 Beginning at 10 a.
ADT, registration opens for Visiting Students. ADT, first-year student registration opens for all new undergraduates June 16 At 10 a. Transcripts updated, ceremony aka Convocation to follow; see below. November November 1 Last day to drop Multi Term courses without a "W" Last day to change Multi Term courses from Audit to credit and vice versa Last day to drop Fall term courses with a "W " See refund schedule for fee implications November Fall Study Break except students in co-op, clinics or internships - no classes University open November 11 University closed - Remembrance Day.
December 29 Grades due for courses with formal exams. January January 1 University closed - New Year's Day January TBD Residences open - traditional and non-traditional January 5 Classes begin, winter term January 14 Fees due for winter term Last day to add winter term courses Last day for late registration Last day to drop winter term courses with no financial implications Last day to Opt Out of the UPass January 28 Last day to drop winter term courses without a "W" Last day to change winter term courses from audit to credit and vice versa January 31 Last day to drop multi-term courses with a "W" See Refund Schedule for fee implications.
March March 7 Last day to drop winter term classes with a "W". April 30 Grades due. Please see Academic Dates in the Academic Calendar for summer term withdrawal dates, and the Refund Schedule for their fee implications.
Summer term begins. At 10 a. Beginning at 10 a. Fees due for fall term Last day to register Last day to add fall term courses Last day to drop fall term courses and multi-term courses with no financial implications Last day for a complete refund Last day to apply for honours programs Last day to Opt Out of the UPass Last day to Opt Out of DSU Health Plan Last day to change from Dalhousie to King's and vice versa.
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