SECTION 3: REGULATIONS
3.2 Part-Time Registration
The maximum time allowed for completion of the degree is 10 years.
After completion of 24 credit hours, part-time students will be evaluated each May and must conform to the minimum performance levels.
3.3 General Academic Regulations
Please refer to Admissions, Section 5.9 of this Calendar
3.4 Repeating Courses
A student may repeat any course for the purpose of attaining a better grade. There are no supplemental examinations for students who have failed final or deferred examinations.
3.5 Challenge for Credit
A student wishing to challenge a course for credit should contact the general office. Dates by which to register and pay fees for challenge for credit may be found in the Academic Schedule and Admissions this Calendar. Not all courses may be challenged for credit.
Letter grades are granted upon completion of the course that is challenged for credit. A list of courses for challenge is available in the General Office.
3.6 Transfer of Credit
Courses completed at another institution, prior to admission to the Faculty of Human Ecology, will be evaluated by the Admissions Office once the student is admitted to the faculty. Grades of "D" or equivalent will not be accepted for transfer credit.
Credit for any transferred course will be given only in terms of credit hours earned. The grade point average that must be obtained for graduation will be determined solely on work completed at the University of Manitoba.
3.7 Letter of Permission
Students may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided the courses are approved by the Faculty of Human Ecology prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution. The approval is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission, obtained in the Student Records Office.
3.8 Appeals of Academic Regulations
The Committee on Student Standing considers petitions from students who request special consideration in respect of rules and regulations governing their programs of study and qualification for graduation.
3.9 Dean's Honour List
Eligible students who achieve a sessional Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in at least 24 credit hours will be included in the Dean's Honour List.
3.10 Degree With Distinction
Students who graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and higher will receive a degree with distinction.
3.11 Registration and Revision Procedures
Students are reminded that it is their responsibility to obtain the proper authorization for program changes.