2021-2022 Academic Calendar

1 1 Academic Calendar 2021- 2022 2 This Calendar is printed several months before the Academic year for which it is operative. Its contents are subject to continuous review and the University reserves the right to alter anything described herein without notice other than through the regular processes of the University. The University does not accept responsibility or liability to any person or persons who may suffer loss, or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such changes. The University does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or interruption of classes, accommodations, or meals suffered by any student as a result of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University. These circumstances include the suspension or termination of services by any group of University employees. Curriculum, course requirements and descriptions, Academic regulations, and other Academic matters are established, modified, and approved by the Senate of Acadia University.

2 In the interpretation of Academic regulations, the University Senate is the final authority. The Registrar will assist in interpreting Academic regulations; however, it is the responsibility of students to see that their Academic programs will meet University regulations. The Board of Governors has final authority on all financial matters. The financial policies will be enforced through Financial Services, under the direction of the Associate Vice-President Finance & Treasurer. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Calendar , Acadia University does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any person, group, or organization as a result of suspension or termination of services, courses, or classes caused by reason of strikes, work stoppages, labour disagreements, slowdowns, lockouts, disputes, riots, weather, damage to University property, or for any other cause. Some Departments, Schools, or Faculties provide students with documents descriptive of their individual offerings or requirements.

3 The Academic Calendar takes precedence over all other publications. Interpretation of regulations or requirements is made by a Dean or the Registrar and is open to written appeal to the Admissions and Academic Standing Appeals Committee. Responsibility of Students It is expected that each student who registers at Acadia University will be familiar with the contents of this Calendar . By registering at Acadia, students accept responsibility for meeting all curriculum requirements and for complying with published dates and deadlines. Students also accept responsibility for being familiar with University regulations pertaining to financial matters. If you are unsure of the meaning of any of the regulations, please contact the Registrar's Office for assistance. Registrar s Office Acadia University Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 Telephone: (902) 585-1222 Fax: (902) 585-1081 3 CONTENTS Calendar DATES .. 5 ABOUT ACADIA UNIVERSITY.

4 7 PART I: ADMISSION .. 9 Admission to Undergraduate Programs 9 Admission to the Bachelor of Education Program 12 Admission to Graduate Programs 13 Admission to Acadia Divinity College 15 Application for Residence 15 Canadian Immigration Regulations 15 PART II: SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .. 17 Undergraduate 17 Graduate 18 PART III: FEES .. 21 Payment of Fees 21 Fees 2021-2022 Undergraduate 21 Fees 2021-2022 Graduate 23 Other Fees (All Students) 23 Student Organization Fees 24 Acadia Students Union Health, Dental and Medical Plan Coverage for Students 24 Late Payments 25 Residence Fees 25 Withdrawal and Cancellation 26 Undergraduate .. 26 Graduate (Full- and Part-time) .. 27 Income Tax Documents 27 PART IV: RECORDS AND REGISTRATION .. 28 Student Academic Records 28 Registration 29 Undergraduate Students .. 29 Graduate Students .. 32 Co-operative Education (Co-op) .. 32 Open Acadia .. 33 Academic Changes and Withdrawals 34 Undergraduate.

5 34 Graduate .. 34 PART V: Academic REGULATIONS AND POLICIES .. 36 Degree Requirements 36 Undergraduate .. 36 Graduate .. 37 Academic Standing 38 Undergraduate .. 38 Bachelor of Education .. 39 Graduate .. 39 Academic Integrity 39 Grading System 40 Course Assessment and Evaluation 41 Examinations 41 Regulation Interpretations and Academic Appeals 42 PART VI: JUDICIAL POLICIES AND DISCIPLINE .. 43 PART VII: UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, AND 44 Undergraduate Degree Requirements 44 Faculty of Arts 44 Faculty of Professional Studies 46 Faculty of Pure and Applied Science 47 Faculty of Theology 50 Undergraduate Programs 52 Undergraduate Level Courses 112 PART VIII: GRADUATE PROGRAMS, DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, AND COURSES .. 225 Graduate Programs 227 Graduate Level Courses 242 4 DEFINITIONS .. 259 UNIVERSITY RESOURCES ..261 FACULTY AND STAFF .. 267 INDEX .. 275 5 Calendar DATES 2021 August Friday, 27 Last day to apply for fall Graduation (all students).

6 September Wednesday, 1 *Residences open for new International students. Saturday, 4 *Residences open for new Canadian students. Sunday, 5 New student orientation activities begin. Monday, 6 Labour Day. *Residences open for returning students. Tuesday, 7 Graduate student registration. Wednesday, 8 Classes begin for fall and fall /Winter (full-year) courses. Fee payment deadline. Friday, 17 Last day to add/change any fall or fall /Winter course sections. Last day to withdraw from a fall or fall /Winter course without a W appearing on the transcript. Friday, 24 Deadline for approved honours theses for fall graduands. Last day to submit final Master s theses. Last day to decrease meal plan for fall term. Thursday, 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - no classes. Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents. ( ) October Friday, 1 Last day to receive grades for fall graduands.

7 Tuesday, 5 Faculty meeting for approval of fall graduands. Wednesday, 6 **Senate meeting to approve fall graduands and declaration of award of degrees and diplomas. Thursday, 7 Exam schedule posted for December examinations. Monday, 11 Thanksgiving Day - no classes. Monday-Friday, 25-29 fall study break - no classes. November Thursday, 11 Remembrance Day - no classes. Friday, 12 Last day to withdraw from a fall term course and receive a W . Any fall course withdrawals after today will receive an F grade. December Monday, 6 Last day of classes. Tuesday, 7 examination study day. Wednesday, 8 fall term examinations begin. Friday, 17 Last day to submit final Master s theses. Saturday, 18 fall term examinations end. Sunday, 19 Residence close (12:00 noon) *for students who are not required to quarantine (self-isolate). **While degrees are awarded in both the fall and Spring terms, Acadia University holds graduation ceremonies for all graduates at the Spring Convocation only.

8 2022 January Thursday, 6 *Residences open for new International and Canadian students. Friday, 7 New Student Orientation activities for students beginning studies in the Winter 2022 semester. Sunday, 9 *Residences open for returning students. Monday, 10 fall /Winter (full-year) courses resume. Winter term courses begin. Fee payment deadline. Last day to apply for Spring graduation (all students). Thursday, 20 Last day to add/change any Winter course sections. Last day to withdraw from a Winter course without a W appearing on the transcript. Last day to withdraw from fall /Winter (full-year) courses and receive a W . Any courses withdrawn after today will receive an F grade. Friday, 28 Last day to decrease meal plan for Winter term. Monday, 31 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents for students newly eligible on the ASU Health and Dental Plans. ( ) February Thursday, 10 final exam schedule posted for April examinations.

9 Monday, 21 Heritage Day - no classes. Tuesday-Friday, 22-25 Winter study break - no classes. 6 March Friday, 4 Last day to withdraw from Winter term courses and receive a W . Any course withdrawals after today will receive an F grade. April Friday, 8 Last day of classes. Saturday-Sunday, 9-10 examination study days. Monday, 11 Winter term examinations begin. Thursday, 14 Deadline for approved honours theses for Spring graduands. Friday, 15 Good Friday no examinations. Saturday, 23 Winter term examinations end. Sunday, 24 Residences close (12:00 noon). Monday, 25 Last day to submit final Master s theses. Friday, 29 Last day to receive grades for Spring graduands. May Tuesday, 3 Faculty meeting to approve Spring graduands. Wednesday, 4 Senate meeting to approve Spring graduands. Sunday, 8 Baccalaureate Service. Sunday-Monday, 8-9 Spring Convocation graduation ceremonies. Monday, 9 Classes begin for Spring (6wk) and Spring 1 (3wk) intersession courses.

10 Friday, 13 Students placed on Academic dismissal will be notified. Monday, 23 Victoria Day - no classes. Friday, 27 Examinations for Spring 1 intersession classes. Monday, 30 Classes begin for Spring 2 (3wk) intersession courses. Tuesday, 31 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents for 16-month Bachelor of Education students. June Friday, 10 Last day to submit an appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee. Students will be notified of decision 2 weeks + 3 working days from submission date. Friday, 17 Examinations for Spring 2 intersession courses. Monday, 20 Classes begin for Summer (6wk) and Summer 1 (3wk) intersession courses. Friday, 24 Students placed on Academic dismissal due to grade changes will be notified. July Friday, 1 Canada Day Holiday - no classes. Friday, 8 Examinations for Summer 1 intersession courses. Monday, 11 Classes begin for Summer 2 (3wk) intersession courses.