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Advanced-Level or A Level Predicted Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum. We require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to��admissions.documents@dal.ca��from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as AV���ֲ� can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal.��

AS Level Final Results are required from all students following a British pattern curriculum.

We require an official copy of this document which must be emailed to��admissions.documents@dal.ca��from the issuing institution.

Applicants completing their examinations through Cambridge can submit final results unofficially at any time, as AV���ֲ� can verify final results through the Cambridge digital portal

A university staff member who provides guidance on course selection, degree requirements, and academic planning.

An academic calendar lists the courses and programs offered at Dal, subject by subject, and includes information on admissions requirements, university regulations and degree requirements.��

Academic Calendars form the official contract with you as a student. You’ll follow the regulations contained in the academic calendar published the year you begin your degree at AV���ֲ�. In some cases, it’s possible to be switched to a later calendar year — contact an academic advisor to find out more about this option.��

AV���ֲ� has three academic calendars: Undergraduate, Graduate, Dentistry-Law-Medicine. They are all released annually on March 1.

A distinct group of courses and requirements which make up a degree or other university-awarded credential.��

The area in which university grounds and buildings, including classrooms, offices, services, and residences, are located. E.g. Studley Campus.��

The term candidate applies to a doctoral student who has fulfilled all the requirements for their chosen PhD except for the submission and defence of the thesis. As a candidate, you will have successfully completed the residency requirement, all course work, qualifying and comprehensive examinations (as applicable), and thesis proposal defence (if applicable) for your PhD. This status is equivalent to the common terms "all but the thesis" or "all but dissertation" used at some institutions. The term candidate does not apply to a Master’s degree student.

CASPer or Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) designed to assess your reactions to challenging scenarios and, crucially, the reasoning behind your actions. This evaluation helps to identify the behavioral tendencies of applicants aiming for people-oriented professions. All nursing, veterinary technology, physiotherapy, and medical education programs at AV���ֲ� require a CASPer Test.

See internship.

A combined degree allows students to work towards two credentials, typically at the graduate level, in a reduced amount of time. For example,��AV���ֲ� was the first university in Canada to offer a combined Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Information (MI), which allows students to receive both degrees in four years, rather than five, if taken separately.

A competitive program is an academic or professional program that receives a high number of applications but has limited spots, making the selection process selective.

A list of grade 12 courses is a list of the courses you have already taken at the grade 12 level, or that you are registered for in your grade 12 year. This is most often requested when a transcript does not include current year registration.��If we have requested this from you, it can be uploaded through the����from October 15th - January 31st.

A concurrent degree involves pursuing two undergraduate degrees simultaneously. While some credits may overlap and count toward both degrees, you should expect a longer study duration, typically requiring at least two additional years to complete both programs.

The tuition fees charged to graduate students who have fulfilled their program fee requirements but have yet to complete all their degree requirements. See Faculty of Graduate Studies Regulations.

A program where your academic study is combined with career related work experience.��

A unit of study in a subject area. Courses are identified by a course/subject label, number, credit value, and title e.g. ENGL 1100.03: Writing for University.

A Master’s program of study based on course work which may also include a research project. This includes many of the professional graduate programs. Some of these programs also offer a thesis option.

A unit by which university course work is measured. One course is normally worth one-half credit.��

A unit by which university course work is measured. One course is normally equal to three credit hours. Typically, either 90 or 120 credit hours are required to complete a program.

Each course has a course reference number (CRN) attached to it. This unique number is specific and is used when registering for courses. e.g. The CRN for the first section of ENGL 1100.03: Writing for University is 21083.

These courses contain content that deals with more than one subject area in a substantive way. The cross-listing recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the course. Cross-listed courses can be found under more than one faculty in the , as they are offered by multiple faculties or departments. E.g. MATH1060: Introductory Statistics for Science and Health Sciences is cross listed with statistics as STAT1060. It is the same course offered two ways.

A course you choose to take outside of the requirements to complete your program, allowing for exploration of other subjects. These requirements are explained in the .

A structured program which prepares individuals for the full scope of practice in a particular profession. Admission to these programs is competitive and often requires completion of course work or a full degree at the undergraduate level. Examples of entry to practice programs include Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work.

An exclusion is a course with similar content a student cannot take both courses and receive credit. They are slightly different, in that a minority of content is specific to the program offering the class, but the majority of the content is the same. STAT 1060 is a example of cross-listing and exclusions.

Similar to an internship, an externship is a short-term professional learning experience. But instead of completing job tasks, externs shadow professionals to learn more about the field.

Students who meet the required cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 are in good academic standing, except for students in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) admitted 2016 or later where a cumulative GPA of 2.30 is required.

Standing is assessed at the end of the academic term. For the fall term, standing is assessed the first week of January, winter term standing is assessed the first week of May, and for the summer term, standing is assessed the last week of August. If you don’t meet the requirements to be in good standing, you will be placed on academic probation or academically dismissed from your program.��

Your GPA is the weighted sum of your grade points earned, divided by the number of credit hours enrolled. AV���ֲ� calculates two GPAs:

• Term GPA: Specific to the courses taken in a single term.��
• Cumulative GPA: All courses taken while registered in a level of study.

Graduate Student Information System. The electronic database used to approve graduate student program requirements and progress.

A student with a Bachelor’s degree, usually with Honours or equivalent, enrolled in a Master’s, Doctoral, or a graduate diploma program.��

When you are absent from your program for more than two consecutive terms, we require a statement outlining what activities and/or studies were undertaken during that time. This information must be submitted by completing a form in the application for admission.��

A letter of intent is a document that describes your academic and personal history, your interest in a program or field that you are pursuing, and your future goals. It is an admissions committee’s opportunity to learn about you, your experiences, and what is motivating you to apply to their program. It should also provide information that will assure the admissions committee you will succeed and contribute positively to the campus community during your time there. Undergraduate programs under the Faculty of Health require a letter of intent.��

A Letter of Permission authorizes a AV���ֲ� student to take a course/courses at another institution for credit towards a AV���ֲ� qualification. You must apply for, obtain your Letter of Permission and upload it to your in advance of taking the course(s).

Programs at AV���ֲ� are broken into three primary levels of study:��

• Undergraduate – The first level of university studies you apply to from high school
  • Example: Bachelor��
• Graduate & Professional – Programs that require a minimum amount of study or experience prior to entry, such as a Bachelor’s degree or one-two years of preparatory courses.
  • Example: Master, PhD
• Non-degree – Courses or programs that are completed on a course-by-course basis without working towards the completion of a degree such as required courses for future programs (i.e. medicine, nursing, etc.) or courses for interest/professional development.
  • Example: Certificate

An Official Transcript - University/College is required from every post-secondary institution you may have attended. A transcript is considered official if it is sent directly to AV���ֲ� from the issuing institution. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to admissions.documents@dal.ca.

If you are currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) and have connected with a department about continuing onto a Master’s degree, but don’t have a sufficient GPA or academic background for a particular Master’s program, you will be listed as a qualifying student.

Semester 1 Finals are requested when we are not able to offer admission on the basis of grade 11 marks. These marks are generally available at the end of January through mid-February. If your school is not semestered, you can send your mid-year marks.��This must be official and you should arrange for your high school to email your transcript to��admissions.documents@dal.ca.

If you are applying from either Nova Scotia or Ontario, you are not required to submit high school transcripts if you have provided us with your provincial student ID or your OUAC number, as we will be able to download your grades automatically. You can verify that you have submitted your provincial ID or OUAC number in your��, by clicking on the “Update Your Information Here.”

A set deadline is an application process where all submissions must be received by a specific date. Applications are reviewed after the deadline has passed, and decisions are made collectively.

Students wishing to take standalone courses not tied to the completion of a degree or diploma. These students must meet general admissions requirements to be considered for study.

Standard XII Exam Predicted Results are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards. Predicted results should be issued by the student's high school and can be issued to AV���ֲ� starting in November. These should be emailed to��admissions.documents@dal.ca��by the school.

Standard XII Exam Results are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards. Final results should be issued by the appropriate educational board at the end of the educational cycle.��

Students completing their exams through the Central Board of Secondary Education and some state boards can provide login credentials to allow access to the results online.

Standard XI Mark Sheets are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards.����A mark sheet is considered official if it is sent directly to AV���ֲ� from the issuing institution. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to��admissions.documents@dal.ca.��

Standard X Exam Results are required from applicants completing their education in India, through either state or national boards. An official exam result is required. A result is considered official if it is sent directly to AV���ֲ� from the issuing institution or the high school. Transcripts can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to��admissions.documents@dal.ca.

A supervisor is a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies who assists graduate students in planning a program, ensures that the student is aware of all program requirements, degree regulations, and general regulations of the department and Faculty of Graduate Studies. Your supervisor also provides counsel on all aspects of your graduate program and should be informed about your research activities and progress.��

Specific duties of your supervisor include ensuring that all research is effective, safe, productive and ethical, arranging and attending supervisory committee meetings and candidate examinations, while ensuring that these exams are scheduled and held in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies and Departmental regulations, and reviewing the thesis both in draft and in final forms.

Supplemental documents are additional materials you must provide to support or enhance your application, such as transcripts, resumes, or letters of recommendation. These documents help to provide a more comprehensive view of your qualifications and experiences.

University Preparation courses offer a pathway to meet the admission requirements for post-secondary education. Designed to support diverse academic goals, these courses are ideal if you need to complete a Grade 12 course, enhance your grades for college or university entry, or fulfill prerequisites for new programs or graduate studies.

Candidates for an undergraduate degree or diploma (typically requiring three to four years of study) including bachelor's degrees.

NECO/WAEC Scratch Card Information is the details we need to access either NECO or WAEC results online.��To access��WAEC��results, we will need the following��details:

Exam/Candidate Number

Exam Type

Exam Year����

Scratch��Card��Serial Number

Scratch��Card Pin��

To access NECO results, we will need the following��details:

Exam Year��

Exam Type

Token��

Registration number

If registration for a course or program is already full, you may be added to the waitlist to be admitted if spots become available. Note: not all programs at Dal have waitlists.

Career-related work experience required in co-operative education programs. Work terms are usually 13-16 weeks in duration.��

Writing Intensive courses are those which emphasize the process of writing, frequency of writing assignments, and weighting of those assignments in the course grades. A Writing Intensive course is normally taken as a sequel to a Writing Requirement course but does not satisfy the Writing Requirement.