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The normal course load is 5 half-course equivalents per term. Only those students who attain a grade point average of 3.00 in a Fall or Winter Term will be permitted to register for one additional course in the next term. It should be noted that extra courses represent a substantial burden and may influence overall performance. Opportunities for accelerated progress in non-nursing courses exist through credit courses in the Spring and Summer Terms.

Core Nursing courses considered for advanced credit must have been completed within the last five years. There is no time limit on completion of support courses which include non-core Nursing options.

Students should be aware that advanced credits awarded to them are part of the basis on which they have been admitted to the Faculty of Nursing, and therefore are not used in the calculation of grade point averages for promotion purposes. However, in the case of Post Diploma students, advanced credits will be used for graduation purposes in the calculation of Degrees with Distinction and the Gold Medal Award.

Students refused transfer credit may wish to seek credit "by special assessment" (see below).

Prospective students should consult with the Faculty of Nursing if they are planning to take courses as an Open Studies student or through another institution such as Athabasca University.

See 4. Program Details section for specific program regulations.

Students may be authorized to complete some of their program course work at another institution if their registration as a Visiting Student is acceptable to that institution, and if they are in good academic standing in the Faculty of Nursing. Permission for such authorization will be given on a Letter of Permission form and requires the approval of the Faculty of Nursing. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for each Letter of Permission.

On completion of studies, it will be the responsibility of the student to ensure that official transcripts of grades are forwarded directly to the Student Advisor in the Faculty of Nursing so that appropriate credit may be awarded. Students are advised that taking courses at the end of their program may affect their graduation date. Please contact the Student Advisor for more information.

Students are referred to the Undergraduate Admissions section of this Calendar for University regulations on obtaining course credits "by special assessment." (See A.20.5)

Students wishing to complete nursing courses "by special assessment" must obtain written permission from the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs), on the appropriate form headed "Permission to Take Courses By Special Assessment." Students wishing to complete non-nursing courses "by special assessment" require the final approval of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) in addition to that of the Department offering the course.

Courses 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. Not more than the equivalent of ten half courses (both Nursing and other courses) completed "by special assessment" may be counted towards a BN degree.