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

Students wishing to register in the Faculty of Fine Arts must meet minimum admission requirements as set out in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

In addition, candidates registering in a Dance or Music program must have passed an audition. Applicants to the Visual Studies program must submit a portfolio.

Adult Students

Applicants who are age 21 or older but unable to present complete matriculation may request admission as an adult student, as outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing for previous work completed at other institutions may be granted on the presentation of official transcripts of previous training. In some cases, the submission of a portfolio may also be required. Details for portfolio submissions are available from the Faculty Advisors. It is recommended that applicants submitting portfolios do so at least two months before their intended registration.

Note: In all cases advanced standing (credit) will only be given if the student has attended a recognized post-secondary institution. Advanced placement (not to be confused with advanced standing) may be given to students who do not meet the above conditions.

Transfer Students

A student transferring from another institution into the Faculty of Fine Arts normally may transfer a maximum of two years equivalent work toward a degree. In addition, at least half the courses counting toward the major must be taken at the University of Calgary. Exceptions to this requirement may be made by the Associate Dean (Academic). Courses proposed for transfer credit which serve as prerequisites to other courses must have been completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

Admission shall be determined on the basis of the grade point average calculated over the most recent course work to a maximum of five full-course equivalents (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). All grades within a session will be included except where the number of courses taken within a session exceeds that required to fulfill (to a maximum of) five full-course equivalents, in which case the highest grades will be used. If the number of transferable full-course equivalents is fewer than five, then the applicant's high school matriculation average must meet the standard required for admission.

All courses proposed for transfer credit must normally have been completed within the last 10 calendar years. Exceptions to this requirement may be made only in unusual circumstances at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Academic).

Regulations Leading to Second Degree

Students wishing to enrol for a degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts after having earned a previous degree will not be recommended for that degree until they complete at least five full courses or their equivalent which are not part of the requirements for a previous degree. Courses extra to the initial degree, however, may be counted in fulfillment of this requirement. The requirements for the second degree must be completed within eight calendar years from the date of initial registration for the second degree.

Students holding degrees from institutions other than the University of Calgary are reminded, however, that they may transfer a maximum of two years equivalent work toward a degree. Courses proposed for transfer credit must also have been completed within the last 10 calendar years. Such courses, which serve as prerequisites to other courses, must have been completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

Exceptions to the above requirements may be made only in unusual circumstances and at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Academic).

BA or BFA with Double Major

Students desiring a degree with a Double Major must complete all requirements of both Major programs (including admission requirements) and complete all graduation requirements set by the Faculty involved. Students interested in obtaining a degree with a Double Major must obtain approval from the Associate Dean (Academic). Where the second Major field is outside the Faculty of Fine Arts, permission must be obtained from both Faculties. (See combined degrees with Education and Humanities.)

Note: Students are not permitted to earn more than one BFA degree from either the Department of Art or the Department of Drama.

Effective Writing Requirement

All students must complete the Effective Writing Requirement by May 1 of their first year of registration at the University of Calgary. Those who do not do so will have their registration for the following fall term courses and all subsequent courses withheld until they meet the requirement. Students are encouraged to meet this requirement in their first term. Please see the Academic Regulations section of the Calendar under Competence Tests for details.

Accuracy of Registration and ProgramRequirements

All students are personally responsible to the Registrar for the completeness and accuracy of their registration and for arranging their course selections in consultation with the Fine Arts Student Success Team (FASST) to meet all program requirements as published in this Calendar. Any departures from graduation requirements as specified in the Calendar must be authorized in writing by the Dean or Associate Dean (Academic).

Consultation Prior to Registration

While each student is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of his or her registration, it must be noted that programs of study are drawn up individually in order to meet the student's specific requirements. Since in any given academic year only a selection of the total offerings of a Department may be taught, it is essential that the student consult well in advance of registration with the Faculty Advisors.

Duration of Degree Program

Except with special permission of the Associate Dean (Academic), a program leading to a Bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Fine Arts must be completed within eight calendar years from the date of initial registration in the program.

Credit in Courses "by Special Assessment"

In special circumstances, students may obtain credit in certain courses "by Special Assessment," as outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. Application for such credit should be made on the appropriate form and requires the approval of both the Department offering the course and the office of the Associate Dean (Academic).

Course Work at Other Institutions for Transfer of Credit

Students may be authorized to take some of their program course work at another institution if their registration as a Visiting Student is acceptable to that institution. Permission for such authorization must be given on a Letter of Permission form and requires the approval of the Associate Dean Academic. There will be a fee of $25 levied for the preparation of the Letter of Permission. The Letter of Permission must be obtained before the student registers for the courses at the other institution.

It will be the responsibility of the student to ensure that an official transcript of grades is forwarded directly to the Registrar of this University so that appropriate credit may be officially recorded. Students must obtain a grade of at least "D" or equivalent in courses proposed for transfer credit. Grades obtained in transfer courses will not be used in the computation of the student's grade point average in this Faculty.

Course Load

The equivalent of five full courses in the Fall and Winter Sessions represents a normal full load. Students may register in additional course work, however, with the approval of the Faculty Advisor.

Full-time student status is obtained by registering in the equivalent of three courses per session. This is important for eligibility for funding, health and dental insurance, the U-Pass, and other services at the University.

Repetition of Courses

A student may repeat a course previously attempted (including withdrawals) only once. Exceptions to this regulation may be made only in unusual circumstances and at the discretion of the Faculty Advisor.

Students admitted as non-matriculated adult students will not normally be eligible to repeat course work until their matriculation deficiency has been cleared.

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.

Unsatisfactory Standing

Students are referred to the section on Unsatisfactory Standing in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

The academic record of each student will be reviewed at the Departmental level at the conclusion of each Winter Session. For continued acceptance of registration, a student will be expected to be meeting the requirement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall and of a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in the major area of study, as outlined above in the section on Academic Standards for Graduation (3.00 for the BA Honours (Music)). Students failing to meet those standards will have their cases reviewed by a Departmental committee appointed for that purpose. That committee will recommend to the Dean of the Faculty that such a student be required to withdraw from the Faculty or be placed on academic probation. BA Honours (Music) students who do not meet the 3.00 GPA will not be permitted to continue in the Honours program, but will be given the opportunity to continue their studies in the BA Music program. They will be expected to maintain the cumulative GPA of 2.00 overall and in the major area of study in order to continue. In making its recommendation to the Dean, the Departmental committee may consider, in addition to the student's grade point average, factors in the three categories below:

(a) The student's academic pursuits and creative activities outside normal course work;

(b) The artistic and intellectual potential of the student as determined by the instructional staff of the Department;

(c) Mitigating or unusual circumstances.

It should be noted that students with an overall grade point average of less than 1.50 will normally be required to withdraw. Probationary status for such students may only be granted in unusual circumstances and at the discretion of the Dean.

Students placed on academic probation will be expected to be meeting the academic standards for graduation at the time of their next review. Students failing to meet these requirements at that time will normally be required to withdraw. Probationary status may be extended beyond one year on the recommendation of the Departmental review committee and at the discretion of the Dean.

Students placed on probation or required to withdraw will be so advised in writing. Students may appeal any decision. Copies of Appeal Procedures may be obtained from the Office of the Dean.

Students required to withdraw from the Faculty may apply for readmission at a later date, but an application for readmission will not be considered until the expiration of at least 12 months from the date on which the student was advised of his or her unsatisfactory standing under this regulation. Students applying for readmission after being required to withdraw will be expected to offer convincing reasons as to why their application for readmission should be accepted.

Students required to withdraw from the Faculty of Fine Arts may be denied further registration in Fine Arts courses. Discretion in this matter will rest with the Dean upon recommendation of the relevant Department Head.

Dean's List

A student will be included on the Dean's List if he or she achieves a grade point average of 3.50 or higher in four courses or equivalent completed during each of the Fall and Winter Sessions.

Academic Standards for Graduation

To qualify for graduation a student must have completed an approved program of at least 20 full courses or their equivalent. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 must be attained in the overall program of study, and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 must be attained in courses in the major area of study, with the exception of the BA Honours (Music) which requires a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in the overall program of study, and a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in the major area of study. This latter calculation will include only those major area courses actually required in the program. It will exclude major area courses presented as Fine Arts options in the Art and Drama programs.

All grades in all University of Calgary courses (including original grades in repeated courses) are used in the calculation of the overall (cumulative) and major grade point averages, regardless of a student's previous faculty of registration or previous status as an Open Studies and/or Visiting Student.

In courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts, normally a grade of "C-" or better must be earned in order that the course may serve as prerequisite to another course. Exceptions to this regulation may be made only in unusual circumstances and at the discretion of the Department offering the course work.

Regulations governing the content of approved programs are detailed elsewhere.

Degrees "With Distinction"

Degrees "With Distinction" are awarded by the Faculty of Fine Arts. Normally the last 10 full-course equivalents should be work completed on this campus.

The notation "With Distinction" will be entered in the permanent record and on the graduation parchment of a student who completes a major program with a grade point average of 3.50 in his/her final 15 full-course equivalents. In cases in which the "last 15" must include some but not all of a group of courses taken concurrently, the selection will be made in the manner most advantageous to the student. A student who has taken part of his/her course work at another post-secondary institution or who has transferred to the Faculty at a relatively late stage may be granted a degree "With Distinction" at the discretion of the Faculty.

Minor Field Programs

Students may formally declare a Minor Field, in addition to declaring a Major Field, and have this officially recorded on their transcript of record provided they satisfy the requirements for the relevant Minor Field program. This declaration must be made not later than the time of their last registration. Students registered in the Faculty of Fine Arts intending to declare a Minor Field outside of the Faculty of Fine Arts must satisfy the Minor Field requirements of the relevant faculty.

All students who declare Minor Fields in Fine Arts subjects must satisfy specific program requirements before the Minor Field may be awarded. See "Program Details".