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2011-12 Kwantlen Calendar

Introduction

Welcome to Kwantlen
- Our Program Focus
- Our Commitment to Students
- Our Faculty
Our History
- Our Unique Heritage
Mission & Mandate
- Who We Are
- What We Do
  - Access
  - Scholarship
  - Community
  - Mentorship
  - Stewardship
Kwantlen Vision Statement
- Our Vision . . .
  - Innovative, transformative, and ambitious, Kwantlen
- Our Profile . . .
  - A Unique Institution
  - A Teaching University
  - A Polytechnic
- Our Commitments . . .
  - To Our Students. . .
    - Accessibility and Flexibility
    - Degree Education
    - Professional and Continuing Education
    - Student Experience
  - To Our Programs . . .
    - Applied Science and Technology
    - Flagship Programs
    - Service Learning
    - Work-integrated Learning
  - To Our Communities …
    - Aboriginal Engagement
    - Alumni
    - Applied Research and Innovation
    - Educational Opportunity
    - Engagement with our Partners
  - To Our University . . .
    - Academic Freedom
    - An Exceptional Workplace
    - Institutional Participation
    - Internationalization
    - Promoting Excellence
    - Sustainability
    - Technology
The Kwantlen Experience
Institutional Authority

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General Campus Information

General Campus Information
Campus Locations & Contact Information
- Mailing Address
- Main Switchboard
- Surrey Campus
- Richmond Campus
- Langley Campus
- Cloverdale Campus
Campus Hours of Operation
- Campus Hours
- Campus Office Hours:
- Statutory Holidays
Parking
- Parking Information
  - Parking Permits
    - Semester Unreserved Parking Permit
    - Semester Reserved Parking Permit
    - Semester Car Pool Permit
  - Disabled Parking
  - Free Overflow Parking
- Transit Information
- Carpool Information
Lost & Found
Bookstore
First Aid
Safety and Security
- Emergency Planning
- Security
IT Resources for Students
- IET Services
  - IT Service Catalogue
- Online Learning Resources
- Classroom and Lab Resources
- Other Resources
  - Library Card
  - Student Job Posting System
  - Printing
  - Software for Student Purchase
  - IET Service Desk

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Admissions, Registration & Financial Assistance

Admissions, Registration & Financial Assistance
Division of Strategic Enrolment Management
- Office of Enrolment Planning and Technologies
- Office of New Student Programs
- Office of the Registrar
- Office of Admissions and Records
- Office of Registration and Student Information Systems
- Office of Student and Financial Awards Services
- Office of International Students and Scholars
Student Enrolment Services
- Who are we?
- What do we do?
Office of International Students and Scholars
- Our Purpose: Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
- International Student Services
  - Academic support
  - Non-Academic Support
- Global Learning Experiences
  - Exchange
  - Field Schools
  - More Opportunities
- OISS Contact Information
For Future Students
How to Apply
- Readmission to Kwantlen
  - Open Admission Programs
  - Selective Entry and Continuous Intake Programs
General University Admission Requirements
- 1. Kwantlen’s English Proficiency Requirement
  - Undergraduate-Level English Proficiency Requirement
    - High School Grades
    - Testing Options
    - Kwantlen Course Completion Options
  - Vocational-Level English Proficiency Requirement
  - University Preparatory-Level English Proficiency Requirement
- 2. Admission Categories
  - Regular Admission
  - Mature Student Admission
  - Underage Admission
  - Special Admission
  - Concurrent Admission
- 3. Program Admission Requirements
Admission Types
- Open Admission
- Selective Entry Admission
- Fixed Term Admission
- Continuous Intake Admission
Application Timelines
- Semester-Based Programs
- Fixed Term Programs
- Continuous Intake Programs
Documents Required for Admission
Assessment and Testing
Credit for Previous Learning
- Transfer Credit
- Letter of Permission
- Advanced Placement (AP) Program
  - Submitting Transcripts
  - Advanced Placement Grade Conversion
  - Transfer Credit for AP Courses
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
  - Submitting Transcripts
  - International Baccalaureate Grade Conversion
  - Transfer Credit for IB Courses
  - Declining Transfer Credit for IB Courses
- Prior Learning Assessment
  - Methods of Prior Learning Assessment
    - Challenge Exam:
    - Standardized Test:
    - Products/Portfolio:
    - Demonstration:
    - Interview:
    - Worksite Assessment:
    - Self-assessment:
    - External Evaluation:
  - Exemption
Financial Assistance & Awards
- Entrance Scholarships at Kwantlen
  - The Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships
    - President's Award - $20,000
    - Merit Award - $5,000
- Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
  - Fall Awards
  - Program Awards
  - Awards for Graduating Students
  - External Awards Outside of Kwantlen
- Student Loans
  - Canada Student Loans
    - Application Deadlines:
  - Tuition Payments and Fee Deferrals
    - Application Deadline:
  - Interest-Free Status While Studying in School
  - Repaying Your Student Loan
  - US Student Loans
- Available Grants
  - Canada Student Grant/Loan for Part-Time Students
  - Students with Permanent Disabilities
    - Application Deadlines:
  - Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP)
    - Application Deadlines:
  - GI Bill Benefits (USA)
- Emergency Aid
  - Emergency Loans
  - Emergency Bursaries
- Information for Parents
- Contact Us
  - Campus Locations
  - Hours of Operation / Appointments / Drop Ins
  - Other Resources
How to Register
- Course Selection
  - Course Load
    - Semester Credit Hours
    - Full-time Status
    - Part-time Status
- Eligibility to Register
  - Admission & Continuance
  - Registration Deposit
- When to Register
  - Registration Times
  - Registration Priority
- Prerequisites and Co-requisites
- Late Registration
- Waitlists for Courses
- Delayed Release of Seats
How to De-register
- Dropping a Course
- Withdrawing from a Course
  - Fixed Term Programs
  - Continuous Intake Programs
- Cancelled Courses
Registration Regulations
- Enrolment Types
  - Open access
  - Limited enrolment
  - Self-paced
- Repeating a Course
- Auditing a Course
- Guided Study
- Attending Class Without Registering
- Course Outlines
- Course Presentations
- Compassionate Withdrawal
Registration Timelines & Deadlines
- Academic Schedule
  - Fall 2011
  - Spring 2012
  - Summer 2012
Tuition & Fees
- Registration Fees & Tuition Tables
  - What type of program?
    - Charges for Open Admission & Selective Entry Programs
    - Charges for Fixed Term Programs
    - Charges for Full-time Continuous Intake Programs*
    - Charges for Adult Basic Education Programs
    - Charges for Other Programs
- About Kwantlen Student Association Fees
- Student Association Extended Health and Dental Plans
- Student Association Multi-Pass
Paying Your Fees
- Payment of Fees
  - Registration Deposit
  - Commitment Fees
  - International Student Commitment Fee
  - Fee Payment Deadlines
    - Fixed Term Programs
    - Continuous Intake Programs
- How to Pay
  - Passport to Education
  - Scholarships, Bursaries and Loans
  - Sponsored Students
- Fines, Balances, Refunds and Adjustments
  - Returned Cheques
  - Account Balances
  - Refunds and Fee Adjustments
    - Open Admission and Selective Entry
    - Fixed Term Programs
    - Continuous Intake Programs
    - Guided Study
Other Fees
- Pre-Admission Fees
- Admission Fees
- Payment Fees
- Program Completion Fees
- Exam and Grade Fees
- Miscellaneous Fees
- Testing & Assessment Fees

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Student Affairs

Student Affairs
Student Life and Community
Kwantlen Student Association
- Services
  - Member Services
  - Student Association MultiPass
  - Other Services
    - BCBookWorm.com
    - GrassRoots Café-Lounge
    - Blossoming Lotus Studio
    - Reboot Computer Repair
    - Extended Health & Dental
    - Lounges
    - Events & Student Life
    - Campus Clubs
    - Advocacy
    - Lobbying
    - Individual Advocacy
    - Liaisons
  - Contact Information
First Nation Students
- Where to Find Us
- Contact Information
Student Responsibilities
- Rights and Responsibilities
  - Student Rights
  - Student Responsibilities
- Attendance and Performance
- Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
- Student Conduct
- Complaints
Athletics and Recreation
- Athletics
- Recreation
- Surrey Campus Facilities
Student Leadership and Development
- Events
  - New Student Orientation
  - Parent Orientation Evenings
  - Kwantlen Student Leadership Conference
- Services
  - Student Life Website
  - Clubs & Societies
  - Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities and Programs
- Contact Us
Educational Advising
Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Personal Counseling
- Academic Counseling
- Appointments
Co-operative Education
- Transferability of Work Terms
- For More Information
Career and Educational Resource Centres
Services for Students with Disabilities
Career Services
Learning Centres
Alumni
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Foundation

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Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs
Degrees & Credentials
- Post Baccalaureate
- Baccalaureate Degrees
- Associate Degrees
- Diplomas
- Advanced Certificates
- Certificates
- Citations
- Certificates of Completion
- Adult Graduation Diploma
Student Records
- Transcripts
- Confidentiality of Student Records
- Accuracy of Student Records
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Certified Copies of Academic Record for Legal Purposes
Academic Regulations
- Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
- Appeals of Academic Decisions
Academic Standing
- Dean's Honour Roll
- Good Academic Standing
- Academic Warning
- Academic Probation
- Required To Withdraw
  - Re-Admission on Academic Probation
- Academic Suspension
  - Re-Admission on Academic Suspension
- Academic Renewal
Grades
- Grading System
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Definitions
  - Quality points:
  - Grade Point Average (GPA):
  - Term GPA (TGPA):
  - Cumulative GPA (CGPA):
  - Program GPA (PGPA):
  - Sample GPA Calculation
- Incomplete (I) Grade
- Experience Grading System
- Mastery Grading System
- Passing Grade in a Course
- Repeated Courses
- Grade Change / Error
- Grade Change / Appeal
- Availability of final grades for semester-based courses
Graduation
- Application for Graduation Credential
- Minimum Grade Point Averages
- Transfer of Courses for Graduation
- Graduation with Distinction
- Timeframes for Completing Programs
- Convocation Ceremony
Library: Coast Capital Savings Library
- Smart Card
- Help with Research
- Books, Journals, Videos and DVDs
- Borrowing and Fines
- Intercampus and Interlibrary Requests
- For more information contact:
Office of Research & Scholarship