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advanced certificate


Successful completion of published program graduation requirements normally consisting of 30 credits where admission is based on completion of a previous postsecondary credential.
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sending institution


The post-secondary institution a learner transfers from and which sends courses and/or programs as transfer credit.
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course outline


The Course Outline is an agreement between the instructor and the students that outlines clear and critical course information to students.
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credit program


A program comprised of a set number of courses that, upon completion, result in the awarding of a credential (certificate, diploma, applied degree or degree) that has received  or requires Academic Council approval. 
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unclassified student


A student who is not formally admitted to a specific program but is allowed to take a maximum of two courses per term.
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academic accommodations


The process of altering the delivery of services to make those services accessible to a person with a documented disability. In the academic environment, Academic Accommodations are a planned variation on course delivery or student assessment in response to the disability.  Academic Accommodations do not lower academic standards.
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academic accommodations decisions


Decisions made regarding the delivery of services accessible to a person with a documented disability.
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academic advisors


Individuals who provide information and advice to students regarding their program, major, course selections or other academic concerns.
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academic appeals


Students may appeal any academic decision made by a faculty member or administrator. Academic Advisors, the Counselling and Learning Support Centre and the Students’ Association can provide information and assistance with academic appeals at all levels including informal appeals, formal appeals, appealing a grade or academic standing or fee appeals [..]
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academic blocks


 Courses grouped together by term and program to be scheduled conflictfree, and are developed in consideration of General, Instructor, Program and Course Constraints.
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