Notwithstanding these guidelines, the University may place limits on the time permitted to complete a program under any given set of regulations. In addition, detailed scheduling of courses and/or work periods may be changed as the University deems appropriate or necessary.

Note:
Clause 1. above notwithstanding, in the case of students who have submitted a thesis/report/folio, or students in a non-thesis program who have taken a comprehensive examination, the option of changing regulations is no longer available.
 

4.4.8 Transfer of Course Credits
All such transfers require the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate academic unit.
A student who has successfully completed graduate courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland prior to admission to a graduate program may apply to transfer appropriate courses to that program, provided such courses have not been used to satisfy other Degree requirements.

A student who has successfully completed graduate courses as part of one graduate program at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and who is subsequently admitted to another program, may apply to transfer appropriate courses to the current program, provided such courses have not been used to satisfy other Degree requirements.

A student who has successfully completed graduate courses at another institution recognized by Senate may, on admission to a graduate program at Memorial University of Newfoundland, apply to transfer appropriate courses to the current program, provided such courses have not been used to satisfy other Degree requirements.

Students who successfully complete a graduate diploma program may transfer the course credits earned in that program towards a master's degree if these credits meet the requirements of the master's in the affiliated area in which the graduate diploma was granted.

In programs requiring a minimum of 12 credit hours or more, transfer of credit hours in graduate courses referred to in to in 1., 2., and 3. above shall not exceed 30% of the total number of credit hours required. In programs requiring fewer than 12 credit hours, a maximum of 3 credit hours in graduate courses referred to in 1., 2., and 3. above shall be considered eligible for transfer.

Graduate courses referred to in 1., 2., 3., and 4. above shall not be considered eligible for transfer if they have been completed more than seven years prior to the date of admission into the current program.

4.5 Provision for Waiver of Regulations
Academic regulations notwithstanding, the University reserves the right in special circumstances, to modify, alter or waive any regulation in its application to individual students where, in the judgement of the appropriate University Officer or Committee, there is sufficient justification for doing so.
Waivers of course prerequisites/co-requisites may be granted by the Head of an academic unit.

Waivers of Departmental regulations may be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Head of an academic unit.

Requests for waiver of a degree or general regulation must be submitted to the Academic Council of the School of Graduate Studies.

4.6 Appeal of Decisions

4.6.1 General Information
Every graduate student has the right to appeal decisions resulting from the application of University regulations.

Appeals will be considered in the case of health issues, bereavement, and/or other acceptable cause, duly authenticated.

For assistance in the appeals process, a student is advised to consult with the School of Graduate Studies.