New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding admission requirements to the Haskayne School of Business.

The Haskayne School of Business has a quota on the number of students accepted into the Bachelor of Commerce program. Within the Haskayne School of Business quota, there is a quota on the number of students accepted into the Tourism and Hospitality Management concentration. Admission will be competitive, based on academic performance.

New applicants are considered for admission to the first or third years of the BComm degree program only. There is no second year admission. Applicants seeking admission to first year cannot have completed more than seven half-course equivalent transfer courses. To be considered for admission to third year, transfer applicants must have completed 20 prescribed half-course equivalent transfer courses.

Students seeking re-admission into the Haskayne School of Business after a requirement to withdraw are referred to "Student Probation and Dismissal" below.

Students who wish to pursue the degree of Bachelor of Commerce following a previous baccalaureate degree may be given credit for certain courses taken in the preceding baccalaureate degree program. Such students will be required to follow the admission procedures for transfer students.

Students who have obtained a BComm, Bachelor of Administration, or equivalent degree may not enroll in a "second" BComm degree.

The admission procedures will be the responsibility of the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), Haskayne School of Business.

Deadlines

Students must observe all deadlines.

Fall Session:

North American Applicants:

· Refer to the Applications for Admission Schedule in this Calendar for application deadlines.

· June 30 for all supporting documents including transcripts, course outlines, change of grade forms and results from deferred examinations.

International Applicants from Outside North America:

· International applicants from outside North America will have earlier deadlines and must consult with the Admissions Office.

All documentation must be submitted to the Admissions Office, MacKimmie Library Block 117.

Note: Check with the Admissions Office for early admission criteria and deadlines.

The Haskayne School of Business does not admit students to the Spring, Summer or Winter Sessions.

Unclassified and Visiting Students

Applicants who wish to enter the Haskayne School of Business as visiting students (bona fide students of another institution) for Fall Session are required to submit their application by July 15. Unclassified degree students may submit their application for pre-approval after June 16. Registration begins August 1. All transcripts supporting the Unclassified degree and Visiting student application/registration forms must be attached. Unclassified degree and Visiting students will not be approved into third year core courses before August 15 (Accounting 341, 343, 361, Finance 317, Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 317, Marketing 317, Management Information Systems 317, Management Studies 391, Operations Management 317, and Risk Management and Insurance 317). For Petroleum Land Management 375, Unclassified and Visiting students will not be approved before December 15. Students will be limited to a maximum of 10 half courses in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Unclassified non-degree students will not be permitted to register in high demand commerce courses (as listed in the Course Registration and Planning Guide) until the last day to change registration for each session. Applicants are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar where more information is given on entering the University under these categories.

Accuracy of Registration

Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration and for arranging their program to meet all requirements as detailed in this Calendar. Students should, however, seek advice from the business school concerning their choice of courses. In cases of doubt about the interpretation of regulations, a student should consult the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) and in any case is strongly advised to do this prior to registration in the final courses towards a degree to ensure that all graduation requirements will be met.

Course Load

A student wishing to complete more than the normal load of five half courses per session must receive special permission from the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), Haskayne School of Business.

Enrollment in Commerce Courses

1. Registration in commerce courses will be limited to students registered in the Haskayne School of Business with the exception of courses described in the Minor in Management and Society program and Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses.

2. In selecting courses, students must take cognizance of prerequisites for each course. Only with the written permission of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), Haskayne School of Business, upon the recommendation of the instructor of the course, will stated prerequisites be waived. However, should a student fail to achieve satisfactory standing in any course for which the stated prerequisite(s) is (are) lacking, he/she may be required to successfully complete the stated prerequisite(s) prior to being permitted to repeat the course.

3. Students are not permitted to register in courses when less than a "C-" grade or equivalent was received in a prerequisite course.

Credit in Courses "by Special Assessment"

Students are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for University regulations on obtaining course credits "by special assessment."

Application must be made on the form headed "Permission to Take Course by Special Assessment" and signed by the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs). Students will be considered in light of their background and the program regulations.

A course previously failed or one in which a higher grade is sought may not be taken subsequently "by special assessment," nor may any course be attempted more than once in this way. No more than four half-course equivalents completed "by special assessment" may be counted towards a degree.

Withdrawals

A student is entitled to withdraw from any course up to and including the last day for withdrawals as indicated in the current Academic Schedule at the front of this Calendar.

Students will not be permitted to withdraw more than once from a particular course. Students will be required to withdraw if they have accumulated a total of more than five full-course equivalent withdrawals while in attendance at the University of Calgary.

Repetition of Courses

A student may repeat a course previously attempted (including withdrawals) only once. This regulation applies not only to individual courses, but also to sets of courses where it is stated that credit for more than one of the sets is not allowed. To repeat a course more than once will require the permission of the Haskayne School of Business and the department offering the course. Permission is only granted under exceptional circumstances. Students who unsuccessfully repeat a course that is required for graduation will be dismissed from the business school.

Grades

The official grading system of the University of Calgary is given in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

Dean's List

The Dean's List recognizes outstanding academic performance while registered in the Haskayne School of Business. It is compiled twice yearly at the end of each of the Fall and Winter Sessions. To qualify for inclusion, a BComm or BHRM student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better on five or more half-course equivalents taken in either the Fall or Winter Session at the University of Calgary. Eligibility for those students registered in full-year courses spanning two sessions will be determined at the end of the Winter Session.

Degree with Distinction upon Graduation

To obtain a degree with distinction in the Haskayne School of Business, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.60 or better in the most recently completed 20 half courses applicable to the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management. A degree with distinction will be granted only if the most recently completed 20 half courses were taken at the University of Calgary.

Students registered in a business school approved exchange program must present a minimum of 15 half courses in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management program at the University of Calgary with a grade point average of 3.60 for a degree with distinction. (Combined Degree program students should consult with the Office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs).)

Note: See "Program Details" below for individual program requirements.

Student Probation and Dismissal

For unconditional progress through the BComm and BHRM programs, or under Visiting, Exchange or Unclassified status, students must earn a grade point average of no less than 2.00.

1. Students who earn a grade point average of less than 1.70 on three or more half-course equivalents taken in any one session, will be required to withdraw from the business school.

2. Students who earn a grade point average of at least 1.70 but less than 2.00 on three or more half-course equivalents taken in any one session will be placed on probation for the next session in which they register.

3. Students who earn a grade point average of less than 2.00 on three or more half-course equivalents taken in a session while on probation will be required to withdraw from the business school. Students will be removed from probation by achieving a 2.00 or better grade point average on three or more half-course equivalents in the session in which they were placed on probation.

4. Students required to withdraw from the Haskayne School of Business for unsatisfactory academic performance must wait a minimum of 12 months from the date of withdrawal to reapply, at which time they will be considered for admission together with new third year applicants. Re-applicants will be required to meet the third year admission standards prior to being readmitted. Students who are readmitted after having been required to withdraw from the Haskayne School of Business will be placed on probation for the next session in which they register.

Notes:
(i) For those students who complete fewer than three half-course equivalents in any session, regulations 1., 2. and 3. will be invoked, where applicable, in that session in which the student first completes three or more half-course equivalents in the combined sessions since the last academic appraisal.
(ii) For students admitted not on probation and entering the BComm or BHRM programs for the first time, regulations 1. and 2. will be initially invoked at the end of the Winter Session following admission.

Rights of Appeal

A student may appeal the requirement to withdraw from the business school. The deadline for appeals is 15 calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) from the date of the letter advising the student of his/her status. The student must submit a letter to the Chairperson of the Haskayne School of Business Appeals Committee, clearly stating the extenuating circumstances which are the grounds for the appeal.