Transcription of Academic Calendar
1 Academic Calendar2021/ 2022 The Mission StatementIn 1843 the founders of Bishop s University declared their intention to offer to the country at large the blessing of a sound and liberal education. Today our goal remains the education of individuals, primarily at the undergraduate level, to develop their talents and realize their leadership potential. Intellectual achievement is crucial to our mission and thus the University promotes Academic excellence through an emphasis on teaching enriched by scholarship and research. The Bishop s experience begins with close interaction between professor and student but extends beyond the classroom to provide the basis for critical thinking and effective communication, while also fostering community spirit and lasting friendships. Located in the bilingual setting of the Eastern Townships, Bishop s offers students from Quebec, Canada, and the International community the opportunity to exercise the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship and to engage in the tolerant and informed dialogue that sustains s University 2021/2022 NOTICE:The Academic Calendar is produced in both print and electronic format.
2 The University will consider the most recent electronic version as the official University copies are available at Academic Calendar provides guidance to prospective students, applicants, current students, faculty and Bishop s University reserves the right to make changes to regulations, programs, courses, credit requirements, facilities, and fees without prior In the interpretation of Academic regulations, the Senate is the final Students are responsible for informing themselves of the University s procedures, policies and regulations, and the specific requirements associated with the degree or certificate All students registered at Bishop s University are considered to have agreed to act in accordance with the University procedures, policies and Although advice is readily available on request, the responsibility of selecting the appropriate courses for graduation must ultimately rest with the Not all courses are offered every year and changes can be made after publication.
3 Always check the class schedule on the Bishop s portal for the most up-to-date information on whether a course is The Academic publication year begins at the start of the Fall semester and extends through to the end of the Spring semester of any given year. Students who begin their studies at any point within this period are governed by the regulations in the Academic Calendar which came into effect at the start of the Fall :Preparation: ..Registrar s OfficeTypesetting and design: ..VisImage, Sherbrooke, QuebecPrinting:..Blanchard Litho inc; Sherbrooke, QuebecD p t l gal 3e trimestre 2021 ..Biblioth que nationale du Qu becBISHOP S UNIVERSITY Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z7 University Switchboard ..819-822-9600 General Fax number ..819-822-9661 Admissions Office ..819-822-9600 ext. 2680 E-mail Fax .. 819-822-9616 Continuing Education ..819-822-9670 E-mail of Education ..819-822-9600 ext. 2658 Recruitment Office ..819-822-9600 ext.
4 2681 E-mail Office ..819-822-9600 ext. 2682 Fax .. 819-822-9616 E-mail s Office ..819-822-9600 ext. 2676 Fax ..819-822-9616 Residence Office ..819-822-9600 ext. 2685 Fax ..819-822-9615 E-mail .. SERVICES1. John H. Price Sports Centre2. Coulter Field3. Scott Arena/outdoor pool4. Centennial Theatre5. Artists Centre (Art Gallery)6. Bandeen Hall (Music Dept.)7. Residence/Conference Services8. Security9. Golf course10. Panda Daycare Centre11. University Bookstore12. Health ServicesB RESIDENCES & DINING FACILITIES1. Dewhurst Dining Hall2. Abbott Hall3. Kuehner Hall4. Munster Hall5. Mackinnon Hall6. Norton Hall7. Pollack Hall8. Adams Dining Room ( )9. Paterson HallC ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY BUILDINGS1. St. Mark s Chapel2. McGreer Hall (Administration, Liaison/Admissions, Visitors)3. Service Buildings4. Bishop Mountain House (Student Centre)5. Marjorie Donald House (Student Centre)6. Faculty Residences7. Hangar 8. Peter D. Curry Wetland HabitatD Academic BUILDINGS1.
5 Johnson Science Building2. Bassett Memorial Library3. Divinity House4. Morris House5. Hamilton Building6. Nicolls Arts Building (Continuing Education / ducation permanente)7. Cormier Centre/Dobson-Lagass Centre8. Molson Fine Arts BuildingE Champlain CollegeP Parking for Visitors ContentsSessional Dates ..5 General Information ..15 University and Writing Proficiency & The Writing Centre ..40 Williams School of Business .. of Education ..69 Division of Humanities ..85 Art History ..86 Arts Administration ..89 Classical ..97 English Language Studies .. tudes fran aises et qu b coises ..115 EWP ..(see English Writing Proficiency)Fine Arts ..121 History and Global Studies ..126 College of Liberal Arts ..134 Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ..138 Abenaki ..139 Mandarin ..139 German ..139 Hispanic Studies ..142 Japanese ..145 Music ..146 Musical Theatre ..147 Philosophy ..151 Pre-Law ..154 Religion, Society and Culture ..156 Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
6 161 Biochemistry ..163 Biological Sciences ..168 Chemistry and Brewing Science ..176 Computer Science ..181 Mathematics ..187 Physics and Astronomy ..194 Pre-Medicine Double Major ..200 Division of Social Sciences ..203 Economics ..204 Environment and Geography ..210 Politics and International Studies ..218 Psychology .. Studies ..242 Graduate Programs .. and in Education ..250 Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education: Teaching and Learning for All ..255 Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in an Uncertain World ..255 Graduate Certificate in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching ..256 Graduate Certificate in Teaching Intensive English ..257 Graduate Certificate in Brewing Science ..257 Graduate Micro-Program in Climate Change ..258 Graduate Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization ..259 Masters in Computer in Physics ..263 Services and Facilities ..265 Student Services ..265 Other Services and Facilities ..269 Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries, Loans, and Prizes.
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8 Sessional Dates Fall Semester 2021 Sessional DatesMondayAugust 30, 2021 All classes begin for Education students in the semester before their 13-week practicum (EDU 428/429 Monday)MondaySeptember 6, 2021 Labour Day (no classes)WednesdaySeptember 8, 2021 Classes begin for all day and evening CoursesTuesdaySeptember 21, 2021 Midnight Last day to add/drop coursesThursdaySeptember 30, 2021 Truth & Reconciliation Day ( Academic activities suspended)MondayOctober 11, 2021 Thanksgiving (no classes)Oct. 25 29 Student Success Week*FridayNovember 19, 2021 Midnight Last day to Withdraw with Permission from Fall coursesTuesdayDecember 7, 2021 Last day of regular classesWednesdayDecember 8, 2021 Make up day for Thanksgiving Monday (M only, M/W, M/TH & M/TH/F classes)FridayDecember 10, 2021 Fall semester examinations begin*TuesdayDecember 21, 2021 Fall semester examinations end*WednesdayJanuary 5, 2022 Midnight Deadline for instructors to submit Fall semester grades* Students are expected to be available throughout the exam period.
9 In the event that the University is closed during final examinations (inclement weather or other), examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. Specific make-up dates will be announced via the website Winter Semester 2022 Sessional DatesWednesdayJanuary 12, 2022 Classes begin for all day and evening CoursesTuesday January 25, 2022 Midnight Last day to add/drop courses for all Winter and full-year coursesFeb 28- March 4, 2022 Reading Week (no classes)Friday March 25, 2022 Midnight Last day to Withdraw with Permission from Winter and full-year coursesTuesdayApril 12, 2022 Last day of regular classesFridayApril 15, 2022 Good Friday (no classes)MondayApril 18, 2022 Easter Monday (no classes)TuesdayApril 19, 2022 Winter semester examinations beginSaturday April 30, 2022 Winter semester examinations endWednesdayMay 4, 2022 Midnight Deadline for instructors to submit Winter semester grades Summer Semester 2022 Sessional DatesMondayMay 9, 2022 Classes begin for all day and evening CoursesFridayMay 20, 2022 Midnight Last day to add/drop courses for all Summer coursesMondayMay 23, 2022 National Patriot s Day (no classes)FridayJune 24, 2022St.
10 Jean Baptiste Day (no classes)July 1, 2022 Canada Day (no classes)FridayJuly 15, 2022 Midnight Last day to Withdraw with Permission from Summer coursesFridayJuly 29, 2022 Last day of regular classesMondayAugust 1, 2022 Make up day for National Patriot s Day6 Bishop s University 2021/2022 WednesdayAugust 3, 2022 Make up day for St. Jean Baptiste DayFridayAugust 5, 2022 Make up day for Canada DayMondayAugust 8, 2022 Summer semester examinations beginFridayAugust 12, 2022 Summer semester examinations endMondayAugust 15, 2022 Midnight Deadline for instructors to submit Summer semester grades Spring 1 2022 Sessional DatesMondayMay 9, 2022 Classes begin for all day and evening CoursesFridayMay 13, 2022 Midnight Last day to add/drop courses for all Spring 1 coursesMondayMay 23, 2022 National Patriot s Day (no classes)FridayMay 27, 2022 Make up day for National Patriot s DayFridayJune 10, 2022 Midnight Last day to Withdraw with Permission from Spring 1 coursesThursdayJune 16, 2022 Last day of regular classesMondayJune 20, 2022 Spring 1 semester examinations beginTuesdayJune 21, 2022 Spring 1 semester examinations endMondayJune 27, 2022 Midnight Deadline for instructors to submit Spring 1 semester gradesSpring 2 2022 Sessional DatesMondayJuly 4, 2022 Classes begin for all day and evening CoursesFridayJuly 8, 2022 Midnight Last day to add/drop courses for all Summer coursesFridayAugust 5, 2022 Midnight Last day to Withdraw with Permission from Spring 2 coursesTuesdayAugust 11,2022 Last day of regular classesMondayAugust 15, 2022 Spring 2 semester examinations beginTuesdayAugust 16, 2022 Spring 2 semester examinations endMondayAugust 22, 2022 Midnight.
