2012-2013 Academic Year Calendar - Marianopolis

Academic Information• Failure (EC)EC accompanies any grade below 60% and denotes afailure.• Equivalence (EQ)EQ denotes that a student has attained, either throughprevious studies or through out-of-school training, theobjectives of a course required in a particular program ofstudies. The student is entitled to the credits attached tothe course which does not have to be replaced by anothercourse. A numeric grade does not accompany an EQ.Equivalences for previous studies are granted on thebasis of official transcripts and course descriptionssupplied by the previous institution(s) at the request ofthe student. A student who requests an equivalence forout-of-school training or experience must do so inwriting and meet with an Academic Advisor. Thestudent may be required to demonstrate the achievementof the objectives of the course through successfulcompletion of an examination, oral presentation, performance,portfolio or other appropriate educationalactivity. Department Chairs may be consulted on thesematters. Relevant documentation becomes part of thestudent's permanent file.• Temporary Incomplete (IT)IT indicates that course work is not completed becauseof a valid reason approved in writing by the AssociateAcademic Dean. Immediately prior to or during theexamination period, a student in good standing mayrequest an IT because of an unforeseen and seriousreason or a teacher may request it for a student in goodstanding. If it is approved, the student is responsible forfinding out from the teacher what is required tocomplete the course. The deadline for completion isdetermined by the teacher in consultation with thestudent and the Associate Academic Dean. If thedeadline is not met, the original mark assigned for thecourse will stand as the official mark.• Permanent Incomplete (IN)In very rare and serious cases, such as a severe accident,prolonged illness, or a death in the immediate family,the Associate Academic Dean may assign a permanentincomplete, IN, for one or more of a student’s courses.In this instance no credits are attached to the course(s).Students should inform the Associate Academic Deanof such situations in order to be advised of thispossibility and must complete a Request for PermanentIncomplete form.In all cases professional documentation is required andbecomes part of the student’s permanent file.• Substitution (SU)SU indicates that the substitution of one course foranother course set out in a student's program of studieshas been authorized. In some cases, it is grantedautomatically when a student's file is reviewed,especially when the student changes programs; in othercases, the student applies in writing to an AcademicAdvisor for a substitution. Relevant documentationbecomes part of the student's file.• Pass (RE)RE (réussite) indicates success in the English ExitExamination and the Comprehensive Assessment(épreuve synthèse). RE is not accompanied by anumeric grade.Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC)(Diplôme d’études collégiales)The DEC is the official diploma issued by the Ministry ofEducation upon the recommendation of the College tostudents who have successfully completed the requirementsof an approved program. Students are responsiblefor their course selection and are advised to makethemselves familiar with the requirements of the programas outlined in this Calendar.English Exit ExaminationThe English Exit Examination set by the Ministry ofEducation may be written after the successful completionof English courses: 603-101, 603-102, and 603-103. Itmust be successfully completed by students who wish toqualify for the DEC.Comprehensive Assessment (Épreuve synthèse)By their final term, students must successfully complete acomprehensive assessment (épreuve synthèse) requiringthe integration of knowledge acquired in their courses inorder to be awarded a DEC. The project will attest to theirhaving met the objectives and standards of their particularprograms and of the College Language Policy. RelevantProgram Committees operating under Academic Councilreview the guidelines for the objectives, structure, submissionand evaluation of the assessment with particularconcern for equity within and across programs.10