Special students who have not completed an OSSD or equivalent may need to upgrade their qualifications by enrolling in courses at the Qualifying-University year level. Individuals seeking admission who need further information should inquire at the Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education. Anyone considering a graduate degree is urged to contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research prior to registration as a Special student. Special students enrolled in a graduate-level course are subject to Special student regulations and English language proficiency requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. Auditing With the permission of the instructor, students may register as auditors in those courses which are not designated as having limited enrolment.
Auditors receive no grade and no credit for courses audited.
Changes from credit to audit are not permitted in limited enrolment courses. In order to be eligible for further registration, returning Special students must pass 4.0 of their previous 6.0 credits with a C- standing or better in at least 2.0 credits. A grade of Abs is judged equivalent to a failure in determining eligibility for further registration as a Special student. Students who do not meet the continuation requirement will be required to withdraw from the University. Students who are required by the University to withdraw from a degree or certificate program are ineligible to register as Special students for one calendar year.