Canadian College of Acupuncture

Section1: Enrolement and Cancelation

Enrolement fees:

Canadian College of Avicenna does not guarantee employment for any student who successfuly completes a vocational program offered by Collge. I is undestood that fees are payable in accordance with fees specified in this enrolment contract and all payments of fees shall become due forthwith upon a statement of accounting being rendered. Canadian College of Avicenna reserves the right to cancel this enrolment Contract if the Undersigned Student does not attend classes during the first 14 days of the program begins. For information regarding cancellation of this enrolment contractand refunds of fees paid, see sections 25 to 33 of O.Reg. 415/06 made under the private Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Canadian College of avicenna agrees to supply program to enroled student upon the terms herein mentioned. Canadian College of Avicenna may cancel the enrolment contract if the student does not meet the admission requirements of the specified program before the program begins.

Section 2: Academic rules

a. A student’s grade in each course will be based upon the year’s work and the final examination;
b. The final examination will not make up more than 70% or less than 30% of the final grade in each course
c. The instructor will discuss with the class the basis for assessment specifying the relative weight of each examination, test, in-class activity and written assignment
d. The instructor will also specify which assignments must be completed in order to receive a grade in the course
e. The method of determining final grades is to be discussed with students
f. The instructor is required to return to students all written work, other than final examinations, which has been submitted for evaluation purposes. Students may discuss with their instructor the work presented, the comments made, and the grade assigned
g.Final examinations are not returned to students but are kept on file by the Office of the Registrar for a minimum of 60 days after official notification of final grades
h. For each course, a final marks sheet is completed, signed by the instructor and the Director of the Concurrent Education program and then submitted to the Dean of Education for approval within five calendar days of the exam. The Dean of Education’s signature indicates that the marks submission is consistent with existing practices and policies of the college
i. Revisions to any previously-assigned grade are submitted in writing for the approval of the Dean of Education, together with the reasons for such revisions. Grades are not official until they have been approved by the Dean of Education and released by the Office of the Registrar.

Letter Grades and Grading Standards
"A" – (80–100%)
"B" – (70–79%)
"C" – (60–69%)
"D" – (50–59%)
"F" – (0–49%)

Final Examinations

Final examinations for each course are mandatory. Final examinations constitute a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 70% of the final grade. Punctual and regular attendance is essential for the successful completion of a course. When absenteeism exceeds 20%, the student may be excluded from writing the final examination.

Academic Dishonesty

The College takes a very serious view of such offences against academic honesty as plagiarism, cheating, and impersonation. Penalties for dealing with such offences will be strictly enforced.

Aegrotat Standing

Aegrotat standing (credit granted with incomplete course work) will be considered only in exceptional circumstances (usually only in cases of serious illness) and if term work has been of high quality.

Attendance

Punctual and regular attendance is essential for the successful completion of a course. Students who do not demonstrate regular attendance may be required to withdraw from the program unless medical documentation or other authorized documentation, deemed appropriate by the Faculty, is received. Policy .

Incomplete Grades

In exceptional circumstances, a student may request consideration for an Incomplete grade “I”. Such a request must be submitted in writing, through the instructor to the Dean of Education, together with reasons for the request. Any student assigned an Incomplete grade must complete all course requirements within one month after the end of the examination period. If after that period the course is not completed or an extension has not been granted by the Dean of Education, a grade “F” will be recorded on the student’s academic record. In order to be considered for an extension of the completion date beyond the normal one month period, a student must submit a written request to the Dean of Education, through the instructor, explaining the reasons for such an extension. Under no circumstances may a completion date exceed six months from the end of the examination period.

Release of Final Grades

Final grades will be withheld from any student who has an outstanding account at the College .

Review of Final Examinations

Students may request in advance to view their examination papers in the Office of the Director. Upon request by a student, and at a time mutually agreed upon by the instructor and student, the instructor shall review the examination paper in the presence of the student. The closing date to request reviews is sixty days after the release of marks.

Special Final Examinations

Students who are unable to write final examinations because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control, or whose performances on the examination has been impaired by such circumstances, may on application, be granted permission to write a special final examination. Such application must:

1. be made in writing to the Director of the Concurrent Education Program no later than one week after the date of the examination; and

2. be fully supported in the cases of illness by a medical certificate or by the appropriate documents in other cases. The petition for such special examinations must be filed within a week of the day of the regular examination. There will normally be a fee for special examinations.

Transcripts of Records

Graduates will be given one transcript of their academic record. Other requests for official transcripts must be made through the Office of the Registrar. There is extra fee for transcripts and is due before the request will be processed. Transcripts must be requested in writing or in person; telephone requests will not be accepted.

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