STUDENT HANDBOOK - The Chang School - Ryerson University

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CONTENTSContentsImportant Dates 2Open House, Interviews, and Placement Assessments6Open House............................................................................................................. 6Interviews and Placement Assessments ........................................................ 6Enrollment 7First-Time Enrollment............................................................................................ 7Dates for Online Enrollment................................................................................ 7Request or Reactivate a Student ID ................................................................. 7How to Enroll .......................................................................................................... 8Online Enrollment.............................................................................................. 8In-Person Enrollment....................................................................................... 9Enrollment by Mail............................................................................................ 9Confirmation of Enrollment................................................................................ 10Enrollment FAQ .................................................................................................... 10ESL/EAL Online Placement Test ...................................................................... 11Course Fees ......................................................................................................... 11Non-Tuition Related Fees and Service Fees ................................................. 12Fees on Behalf of Student Groups and Third Parties............................. 12University Fees................................................................................................ 12Fee Policies .......................................................................................................... 13Fee Rates .............................................................................................................. 13Income Tax Receipts .......................................................................................... 13Payment of Fees .................................................................................................. 14Refunds ................................................................................................................. 14“A/B” Courses ..................................................................................................... 15Classroom Lookup .............................................................................................. 15Policies16Academic Policies, Procedures, and Regulations....................................... 16Engineering Students ........................................................................................ 16International Students....................................................................................... 16Letters of Permission ......................................................................................... 17Undergraduate Students................................................................................... 17University Standards ......................................................................................... 18Withdrawals ........................................................................................................ 18Cancellations.................................................................................... 19Cancelled Classes .......................................................................................... 19Cancelled Courses ......................................................................................... 19Course Credit ................................................................................... 19Challenge Credits ........................................................................................... 19Course Substitution/Directive .................................................................... 19Transfer Credits ..............................................................................................20Grades ...............................................................................................20Grade Appeals ................................................................................................20Grade Point Averages ...................................................................................21Grade Reports .................................................................................................21Grading System ..............................................................................................22Transcripts .......................................................................................................23Registration in and Graduation from Certificate Programs ...24Registration in a Certificate Program .......................................................24Graduation from a Certificate Program ....................................................24Student Information ........................................................................26Confidentiality of Student Records ............................................................26Online Identity/Email Policy ........................................................................26Update Your Records .....................................................................................26Services and Support 27Academic ..........................................................................................27Academic Bridging Courses (ABCs)...........................................................27Academic and Career Advising...................................................................27The Access Centre ........................................................................................28English Language Support ...........................................................................28Learning Success Centre .............................................................................28Library and Archives .....................................................................................28Math Assistance Centre (MAC) .................................................................29The Writing Centre ........................................................................................29Employment ......................................................................................29Career Development and Employment Centre ........................................29Financial .................................................................................................. 30Awards and Financial Aid.............................................................................30Merit-Based Awards......................................................................................30Ryerson Awards..............................................................................................30Awards and Scholarships in Other Certificate Programs.....................31Awards for Part-Time Degree Students Only...........................................33Need-Based Financial Aid............................................................................33Ryerson Bursaries..........................................................................................33Government Assistance................................................................................33Health and Recreation ........................................................................ 34Health Services ..............................................................................................34Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC) ....................................................34Housing and Food ............................................................................34Housing and Accommodations ...................................................................34Food Facilities on Campus ...........................................................................35Other Services and Support .........................................................35Aboriginal Student Services .......................................................................35Ryerson Alumni ..............................................................................................36Ryerson University Campus Store .............................................................36Centre for Student Development and Counselling .................................36CESAR: Continuing Education Students’ Association of Ryerson .....36CopyRITE Printing Service ..........................................................................37International Student Services...................................................................37Lost and Found................................................................................................37Media and Instructional Technology .........................................................37Member Services Office ..............................................................................37Office of Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Services..........38Office of the Ombudsperson ........................................................................39Project-Funds Allocation Committee for Students (P-FACS) ..............39Ryerson OneCard ...........................................................................................39Security and Emergency Services .............................................................40Student Centre ...............................................................................................40Student Services Advisory Committee (SSAC) ...................................... 41Used Book Room ............................................................................................ 41Contact Us 42Campus Map 43The Chang School Student Handbook 2012–2013 1
Important DatesImportant DatesManaging your time effectively also means being aware of the many dates and deadlines that affect you as a student, andplanning accordingly. Here are the various dates you should make yourself aware of and carefully record. This is not anexhaustive list; rather a starting point.Beginning in 2012–2013, The Chang School will observe Ryerson University’s Fall and Winter Study Weeks. Some types ofcourse delivery modes, such as half-term courses, intensives, and workshops, may not observe these Study Week breaks dueto their accelerated schedules. See Statutory Holidays/ University Closed on page 4 for Study Week closure information, andconsult individual course listings for further information about durations and dates.NOTE: Undergraduate program students who enroll in continuing education courses through The Chang School should beaware that continuing education deadlines are applicable and may differ from those outlined in the undergraduate calendar.Fall 2012 Winter 2013 spring/Summer 2013Course Duration DatesTypical course start and end dates for the term can be found below. Please note that not all courses adhere to these dates – consult individual course listings fordefinitive information.DefinitionCourses that begin between July 2 andNovember 1 are considered part of theFall academic term. Be sure to choosethe Fall 2012 term code when enrolling.Courses that begin between November2 and February 1 are consideredpart of the Winter academic term.Be sure to choose the Winter 2013term code when enrolling.Courses that begin between February 2and July 1 are considered partof the Spring academic term. Besure to choose the Spring 2013term code when enrolling.Single-term CoursesCourses typically start the weekof Monday, September 10 and endthe week of Monday, December 10.Full-term distance education classesbegin Saturday, September 8 andend Saturday, December 8.Courses typically start the weekof Monday, January 14 and endthe week of Monday, April 15.Full-term distance educationclasses begin Saturday, January12 and end Saturday, April 13.Early Spring courses typically startthe week of Monday, May 6. Monday/Wednesday classes end Wednesday,June 19 and Tuesday/Thursdayclasses end Tuesday, June 18.Mid-Spring courses typically start theweek of Monday, June 24. Monday/Wednesday classes end Monday,August 12, and Tuesday/Thursdayclasses end Tuesday, August 6.Multi-term CoursesCourses typically start the weekof Monday, September 10 and endthe week of Monday, April 15.Fall/Winter courses resume theweek of Monday, January 14.2 For the most current information, see our website at www.ryerson.ca/ce.
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