is an academic designation awarded for the completion of a specified program of study which is of longer duration than a diploma or certificate.
Diploma:
is an academic designation awarded for the completion of a specified program of study which is of shorter duration than a degree and longer duration than a certificate.
Equivalent courses:
are those which are determined to be equal for credit determination, although the subject area or course number will differ. These are normally identified with the phrase "Same as".
Examination:
is an evaluative exercise including but not limited to tests, quizzes or mid-terms, final or supplementary examinations.
Foundation course:
is a course intended to remedy a specific academic weakness and is identified by the letter "F" as the last character of the course number. A foundation course does not carry credit towards a degree, diploma or certificate.
GPA:
is the abbreviation for grade point average.
Graduand:
is someone who is eligible to graduate.
Graduate:
is someone whose academic degree, diploma, or certificate has been awarded.
Graduation:
is the awarding of an academic degree, diploma, or certificate. No formal in-person ceremony is necessary although this often occurs at a convocation.
Head of academic unit:
includes but is not limited to co-ordinator, dean, department head, division head, associate vice-president academic, vice-president, or equivalent.
In-absentia graduation:
is the awarding of a degree, diploma, or certificate without a formal in-person ceremony.
In-class work:
is any part of the evaluation in a course which is to be completed by the student in a supervised setting, at a time and location designated by the University.
Inactive courses:
are courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year.
Last week of the lecturing period in a semester or session:
consists of the final five days of lectures, including statutory holidays on days when lectures would otherwise be held, in a semester or session.
Lecturing period:
is a designated period of lectures within a semester or session as defined by the University Diary.
Linked course:
is a course comprising two components and is normally identified by the letter "A" or "B" as the last character of the course number. No credits or points are given until the "B" part is successfully completed.
Major:
is a subject or field of study which a student normally specializes in during the course of degree studies.
Minor:
is a subject or field of study which a student normally pursues secondary to a major during the course of degree studies.
Online course
is a for credit university course delivered entirely over the Internet. Examinations may be written at exam sites or online. Students access course materials and participate in course activities through Memorial University of Newfoundland's learning management system.
Parchment:
is the paper on which a student’s academic credential is detailed after it has been awarded.
Prerequisite course:
is a course which must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course for which it is required.
Program:
is a series of courses, the successful completion of which, if all requirements are met, qualifies the candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate.
Registration: