ACADEMIC TERMS

ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Academic advisors provide consultation on University degree programs, academic regulations, practice, and procedure.
AEGROTAT STANDING (AG)
Students who miss a final examination through illness may be granted aegrotat standing provided: i) a proper medical certificate is submitted; ii) they have received a 65% standing in their term work; and iii) they are recommended by their instructor for pass standing. It is the student's dean who grants aegrotat standing.
AFFILIATED COLLEGE
A college affiliated with the University is a post-secondary institution, legally and financially independent, whose academic affairs, whole or in part, are governed by the Senate of the University without the institution becoming academically merged with the University.
ALTERNATE CREDIT
Only one of two possible credit values may be granted for these courses.
AUDIT (AU)
To audit a course is to attend without working for or expecting to receive formal credit. An Audit grade is shown on the academic record of graduate students only and carries no credit.
CHALLENGE CREDIT
Credit granted for demonstrating mastery of the material in a course and hence the need not to take the course.
CLASS
An individual meeting of the instructor with the students enrolled in a section of a course.
COGNATE COURSE
A course with content closely related to and supporting the content of another course.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRES (CECs)
These are Faculty of Social Work educational satellites intended to assist in the development of province-wide practicum resources and to make part-time studies accessible to an increased proportion of the province's population.
CONVOCATION
An assembly of the members of the University to admit students to degrees and certificates and to announce prizes, awards, and honours. Convocation is held twice a year, in May and October.
CO-OPERATIVE WORK/STUDY PROGRAM
A program wherein students spend alternate semesters engaged in paid employment that closely relates to and enhances their academic studies.
COREQUISITE
A required course that is to be taken simultaneously with another.
COURSE
A set of lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions dealing with a particular topic or number of related topics. Normally, courses at the University of Regina run over a whole semester and carry 3 credit hours.
CREDIT HOUR
The unit measuring educational credit, usually consisting of one weekly period lasting approximately one hour, or a given number of periods of laboratory work throughout one semester A course timetabled to run three hours each week will therefore usually carry 3 credit hours. Some courses carry fewer credit hours, some more.

DEFERRED EXAMINATION (DE)
Postponement of an examination for legitimate reasons. Grades of DE assigned to courses will be retained on the students' records in the Registrar's Office. When these grades are resolved, separate entries will be made on the records. If the DE is not changed in the time assigned by the Dean, the grade will be changed to NP. For specific regulations, refer to the entry on Deferred Examinations in the Academic Regulations section of this calendar on page 34.
DEPARTMENT
A division of a faculty concerned with a specific branch of instruction or study.
DISCIPLINE (as subject area)
A branch of learning or field of study.
DISTINCTION
A high standard of achievement in degree work, based on a graduating WPA of 80% to 84.9%. The highest standard is great distinction, reserved for those graduating with a WPA of 85% or more.
DOUBLE MAJOR
A major satisfying requirements for subject majors in two disciplines. Double majors require consultation with both departments concerned.
EXEMPTION (EX)
This term is used when previous education, training or experience provides exemption from prerequisites and certain specific requirements. No credit hours are attached. Students may be required to take another course in lieu of the one(s) for which they are given exemption.
FACULTY (Arts, Education, Social Work, etc.)
Faculties comprise related disciplines grouped for the purposes of administration and academic planning.
FEDERATED COLLEGE
A college federated with the University is a post-secondary institution, legally and financially independent, but academically integrated with the University.
FULL COURSE LOAD
Five three-credit-hour courses is considered to be a full course load.
FULL-TIME STUDENT
One who is registered in 9 or more credit hours of study per semester.
GRADING DESCRIPTIONS
90-100
An outstanding performance with very strong evidence of:
· an insightful and comprehensive grasp of the subject matter;
· a clear ability to make sound and original critical evaluation of the material given;
· outstanding capacity for original creative and/or logical thought;
· an excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to express thoughts both in speech and in writing.
80-89
Very good performance with strong evidence of:
· a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter;
· an ability to make sound critical evaluation of the material given;
· a good capacity for original, creative, and/or logical thinking;
· a very good ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to express thoughts both in speech and in writing.
70-79
Above average performance with evidence of:
· a substantial knowledge of the subject matter;
· a good understanding of the relevant issues and a good familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;
· some capacity for original, creative, and/or logical thinking;
· an above-average ability to organize, to analyze and to examine the subject material in a critical and constructive manner, and
· to express thoughts both in speech and in writing.
60-69
A generally satisfactory and intellectually adequate performance with evidence of:
· an acceptable basic grasp of the subject material;
· a fair understanding of the relevant issues;
· a general familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;
· an ability to develop solutions to moderately difficult problems related to the subject material;
· a moderate ability to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner, and to express thoughts in writing.
50-59
A barely acceptable performance with evidence of:
· a familiarity with the subject material;
· some evidence that analytical skills have been developed;
· some understanding of relevant issues;
· some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;
· partially successful attempts to solve moderately difficult problems related to the subject material and to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner;
· basic competence in writing.
0-49
An unacceptable performance.
HONOURS
A degree program in which students take a more intensive concentration in their major area.
INCOMPLETE (IN)
The grade of "Incomplete" is given only in unusual and exceptional circumstances and must be made up as quickly as possible.
Instructors reporting grades of "Incomplete" are required to submit a statement outlining the reason why the work was not completed, a statement outlining the portion of the required work which has been completed and a grade for that portion and, in addition, a statement as to the nature of the incomplete portion of the work.
The balance of the work must be completed by the end of the semester next following when the instructor or , in the instructor's absence, the immediate superior, will notify the Dean of the faculty of the assigned final grade (0-100%). For the purpose of these rulings, neither Spring nor Summer sessions shall be considered a semester.
In evaluating student performance, "Incomplete" shall have exactly the same status as the grade "Withdrawal" (W):- it appears on the student's academic record but is not included in the WPA.
Grades of IN assigned to courses will be retained on the students' records in the Registrar's Office and, when these grades are resolved, separate entries will be made on the records. Such entries are to be recorded in the semesters in which these grades are resolved.
The Incomplete Grade statement form should include a final grade to be assigned in the event that a student does not complete all the requirements of the course by the deadline.
A grade of incomplete assigned to a student from the Faculty of Education for internship shall remain until a new grade is assigned as the result of additional field experience.
INTERSESSION
Intersession comprises the briefer May/June (Spring) and July/August (Summer) sessions.
LEGEND
The three-digit code legend which appears in the upper right-hand corner of course descriptions is read in the following manner: the first digit is the credit hours earned by passing the course; the second digit is the number of lectures or meetings of the full class per week; the third digit is the hours spent each week in labs, studios, or sectioned seminars.
MAJOR
A subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.
MATRICULATION
To matriculate is to be officially admitted to the University after having met entrance requirements.
MINOR
An option within a degree program whereby students can opt for coverage of a subject area less complete than that necessary for a major.
NEW STUDENT
A "new student" is one who is completely new to university studies, with no post-secondary credits.
NON-CONTRIBUTORY COURSES - PASS/FAIL GRADING
In some faculties, students may have the privilege of designating a limited number of credit courses as being non-contributory to the computation of their WPA. This means that they will not be included in the calculation of their WPA. Courses to be taken on a non-contributory basis must be so designated at the time of registration and must be approved by the student's faculty or college.
For more information on non-contributory (pass/fail) courses, students should contact their faculty offices.
NON-NUMERIC GRADES
The following non-numeric grades are used by the University of Regina:

NO PAPER (NP)
When a student fails to write the final examination or fails to complete a mandatory component of a course, a grade of NP is assigned. An NP is a failing grade and will be treated as 40% in the calculation of a student's WPA.
OVERLOAD
More than the full course load. Must be approved by the student's faculty or federated college.
PART-TIME STUDENT
One who is registered in fewer than 9 credit hours of study per semester.
PASS/FAIL GRADING
See Non-contributory Courses above
PLAGIARISM
To take the ideas, writings, findings, computer software, etc. of another and present them as one's own. Plagiarism is a very serious offence within the academic community.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The period preceding specific study for or practice of a professional program.

PREREQUISITE
A course that a student must complete before being admitted to another.
PROBATION
A period during which students must maintain a specified academic standing. Failure to do so can result in having to discontinue studies.
PROGRAM
A prescribed syllabus of study leading to a degree, certificate, or academic credential.
REGISTRATION TERMINAL OPERATOR
Terminal operators enter data from completed university forms, such as, registration, class change, change of address, etc. into the University of Regina Student Information System.
SEMESTER
Either of the two main periods of instruction into which the academic year is usually divided. The Fall semester begins in September and ends in December, while the Winter semester begins in January and ends in April. See also Intersession on page 487.
SPRING/SUMMER COURSE LOAD
The Spring and Summer sessions are held from early May to late August and include a selection of courses from all faculties. A maximum of 15 credit hours can be taken during the Spring/Summer Sessions in the following ways: 1 3-credit hour course in each of Sessions A, B, or C, or 3 3-credit hour courses in Category C and similarly for Sessions D, E, and F. Any additional hours require overload approval.
TRANSCRIPT
An official copy of a student's academic record produced by the Office of the Registrar.
TRANSFER (between faculties)
To move from one faculty to another. Students must complete an Application for Faculty Transfer and will be required to meet the entrance requirements of the faculty to which they wish to transfer. A letter confirming transfer is required before a student may register in courses.

TRANSFER (between universities)
To withdraw from one educational institution and enrol at another. If students wish to bring degree credits from the former institution, they must request a transfer credit evaluation from the Office of the Registrar.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Credit given by the University of Regina for academic work done at other institutions. Evaluations are carried out by the Office of the Registrar.
VARIABLE CREDIT
There is a range of credit values for which these courses may be granted credit.
WAITLIST
A sequential computerized list of students wishing to register in a course that is filled.
WEIGHTED PERCENTAGE AVERAGE (WPA)
A student's academic standing computed by dividing the sum of the credit hours times the marks accumulated during the semester by the total credit hours attempted.
WISURD
"Whiz Into Student University of Regina Directory." A web-based direct access system for students to access the University of Regina timetable, examination schedule, personal academic and accounts payable records.
WITHDRAWAL ("Dropping out")
To have officially resigned from or ceased to attend a course of study or academic program. Students must notify their faculty office or college in writing of their intention to withdraw. Verbal notice must be confirmed in writing. If withdrawal takes place before the dates specified in the Academic Calendar, a partial refund of fees may be available. Non-attendance does not constitute an official notice of withdrawal.