Faculty of Health

Faculty of H

Handbook for New Students

www.yorku.ca/health

2010 2011

Message from the DeanWelcome to our learning community! Yorks Faculty of Health aspires to educate future global leaders in redefining and advancing health and human science. Through exceptional education and research, we redefine the possible to help keep more people healthier longer and rejuvenate the total health system. I am delighted that you have joined us here with your fellow students. Our Faculty was established in July 2006 to enable us to transcend traditional barriers among disciplines and expose students to a wide range of perspectives and valuable learning opportunities, drawing on the basic sciences, social sciences, humanities, nursing, management sciences and information technology. Our unique undergraduate programs bring together students with varied interests and academic backgrounds to understand the broad factors that determine the health of individuals, communities and whole populations. You will graduate from our programs with a strong foundation in your discipline and with the opportunity to apply that knowledge in the real world. Youll be equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to be a leader in the ever-evolving health sector and beyond. This Handbook will provide you with valuable, detailed information about our programs, the academic challenges ahead, and the support mechanisms in place to facilitate your success. Keep this resource handy throughout your years in the Faculty of Health. I also encourage you to visit www.yorku.ca/health. If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at: 416-736-5299 or via e-mail at: hhadvise@yorku.ca. Congratulations on your decision to pursue an undergraduate degree at York University in the Faculty of Health. Let the great learning adventure begin!

Harvey Skinner, PhD, CPsych, FCAHS Dean

KEEPING MORE PEOPLE HEALTHIER, LONGER.

YORK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HEALTH HANDBOOK FOR NEW STUDENTS Table of ContentsIntroduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3Before you Begin ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Office of Student and Academic Services..................................................................................... 4 School and Departments .............................................................................................................. 4 School of Health Policy & Management ..................................................................................................4 School of Kinesiology & Health Science ..................................................................................................5 School of Nursing ....................................................................................................................................5 Department of Psychology.......................................................................................................................5

Academic Advising Information .......................................................................................................... 6Student Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 6 Student Code of Conduct......................................................................................................................... 6 Academic Honesty .................................................................................................................................... 7 Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................... 7 Enrolment and Registration ..................................................................................................................... 7 Your Enrolment Appointment .................................................................................................................. 8 Steps to Enrolment and Registration ..................................................................................................... 9 Once You Have Completed Your Enrolment ......................................................................................... 12 YU-card ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Yorks RED Zone ................................................................................................................................. 12 Online Tools ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Money Matters .......................................................................................................................................... 13 How to Make Payments to Your Account ............................................................................................ 13 Verification of Enrolment and Registration........................................................................................... 14 Scholarships and Bursaries ................................................................................................................. 14 Student Financial Assistance............................................................................................................... 14 Tax Forms ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Support ................................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Sessions ................................................................................................................................. 17 Sessional Course Loads ...................................................................................................................... 17 Add and Drop Deadlines ..................................................................................................................... 17 Withdrawal from a Session .................................................................................................................. 17 Important Dates ................................................................................................................................... 18 Course Information .................................................................................................................................. 20 Co-registration in the Faculty of Education .......................................................................................... 21 Letters of Permission .............................................................................................................................. 21

Tests, Exams and Grade Reappraisals ..............................................................................................22Term Work and Tests .............................................................................................................................. 22 Alternate Tests .................................................................................................................................... 22 Religious Observance AccommodationTests................................................................................... 22 End-of-Term Percentage Restriction ................................................................................................... 22

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Examinations .................................................................................................................................................. 22 Examination Period ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Examination Schedules ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Examination Conflicts ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Alternate Examinations....................................................................................................................................... 23 Religious Observance AccommodationExaminations ..................................................................................... 23 Missed/Unable to Write Examination (Requests for Deferred Standing ............................................................. 23 Rewriting of an Examination ............................................................................................................................... 23 Reviewing Graded Examinations ....................................................................................................................... 23 Requesting a Grade Reappraisal ................................................................................................................. 23

Grades and Academic Standing ................................................................................................... 24Grading System ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Grading Scheme in Courses .............................................................................................................................. 24 Graded Feedback (marks on assignments, essays and tests ............................................................................ 24 Grades Distribution Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 24 Credit/No Credit .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Alternative Grading Option (Pass/Fail) ............................................................................................................... 25 Repeating Passed or Failed Courses for Academic Credit................................................................................. 25 Release of Final Grades ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Grade Point Averages ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Academic Standing ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Year Level and Student Progress ....................................................................................................................... 26 Honours Standing Grade Point Average Requirement ....................................................................................... 26 Limited Additional Credits for Bachelor Degree Program ................................................................................... 27 Academic Standing Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours Degree Program .................... 27 Academic Standing Requirements for Visiting Students .................................................................................... 27 Academic Honours ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Academic Penalties ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Academic Petitions ........................................................................................................................ 31 Inter-Faculty Double Major and Major/Minor Degree Options ................................................... 32 Programs of Study .........................................................................................................................34Health Studies ................................................................................................................................... 34 Kinesiology and Health Science ..................................................................................................... 39 Nursing............................................................................................................................................... 45 Psychology ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Undergraduate Certificates .............................................................................................................. 57

Degree Requirement Charts ......................................................................................................... 60 Student Life and Clubs .................................................................................................................. 66

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INTRODUCTION

Before You BeginThe Faculty of Health Handbook for New Students provides all newly admitted students with an overview of the necessary information on course selection, enrolment and registration. There are two types of newly admitted students: First-year studentsAdmitted with no transfer credit into the first year of study. Some courses will require that you have completed specific high-school credits to ensure you have the necessary background to succeed. Transfer studentsAdmitted with transfer credit. Your year level of study is determined by the number of transfer credits granted. If you are expecting to receive transfer credit, your assessment will be completed after you have booked your enrolment appointment. In some cases, not all transfer credit received can be used to fulfill degree requirements and you may be required to complete additional credits. Your advisor will discuss your transfer credit in detail during your enrolment appointment. This Handbook summarizes some of the key information you will need as you progress toward completing your degree at York University. It will help you understand the Universitys academic and administrative structure, policies and procedures, describe the academic programs offered in the Faculty of Health and tell you about the student services and facilities available to you. Keep this Handbook as an important resource as you navigate through your years in the Faculty of Health.Important Note: The material contained within this Handbook has been submitted by academic units and administrative departments. All general information and course references have been checked for accuracy, but there may be inconsistencies or errors. York reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this Handbook or the Undergraduate Calendar without prior notice. By the act of registration, each student becomes bound by the policies and regulations of York University, including the Faculty in which the student is registered. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the general information, rules and regulations contained in the York University Undergraduate Calendar and with the specific information, rules and regulations of the Faculty or Faculties in which they are registered or enrolled, or seeking registration or enrolment, as well as the specific requirements of each degree, diploma or certificate sought. It is the students responsibility to ensure that the courses chosen are appropriate to the program requirements. Not every course listed in this Handbook or Undergraduate Calendar will necessarily be offered in any academic year. York reserves the right to limit the number of students who enrol in any program or course. While reasonable efforts will be made to offer courses as required within programs, admission to a program does not guarantee admission to any given course. If there is an inconsistency between the general academic regulations and policies published in this Handbook or in the York University Undergraduate Calendar and such regulations and policies as established by resolution of a Faculty or of the University Senate, the version of such material as it is established by a Faculty or the University Senate will prevail. York University disclaims all responsibility and liability for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student or other party as a result of delays in or termination of its services, courses or classes by reason of force majeure, fire, flood, riots, war, strikes, lockouts, damage to University property, financial exigency or other events beyond the reasonable control of the University. York University disclaims any and all liability for damages arising as a result of errors, interruptions or disruptions to operations or connected with its operations or its campuses, arising out of computer failure or non-compliance of its computing systems.

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Office of Student and Academic ServicesWho We Are The Office of Student and Academic Services (HH OSAS) provides student advising services on an appointment basis and by flexible drop-in advising hours. Student advising is available to all continuing students studying in Health Informatics, Health Management, Health Policy, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing and Psychology. We look forward to assisting you as you progress toward your degree. What You Can Expect from Us Our individual attention. Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements. Answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find your answer.

We also offer periodic drop-in advising sessions. Drop-in advising is appropriate for quick academic questions. You will be served in the order in which you arrive and sign in. Our drop-in advising schedule is available at www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/advising.html.

Schools and DepartmentThe Faculty of Health comprises four academic units: the School of Health Policy and Management, the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, the School of Nursing, and the Department of Psychology. They offer many exciting options and academic programs, as well as opportunities to conduct research and pursue graduate studies. School of Health Policy and Management The School of Health Policy and Management is the only one of its kind in Canada. Its unique team of researchers and educators explores health from an interdisciplinary perspective to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of current health care challenges. While you can choose to major in one of three disciplineshealth management, health policy or health informaticsyou will benefit from an integrated exploration of all three. The School of Health Policy and Management offers a distinct approach to health and social systems education. The School focuses on themes that address the organization and management of Canadian and international health systems, and the concerns of sub-populations within them. By combining insights from many different fields, such as political science, sociology, management, medicine and engineering, the School of Health Policy and Management has become a leader in changing the way that people think about health. The School has been in the forefront of promoting the idea that health is the product of the way that society functions, rather than looking at health as solely the outcome of what individuals do. It has championed the move from treating illness to preventing illness, and from looking at health care in a fragmented way to viewing all the different aspects as parts of a whole. Whether you choose a career on the front line or in administrative roles, you will gain the skills and understanding to help health organizations shape the future of health care in a meaningful way. Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies Room 424 Tel: 416-736-5157 shpm@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/health/shpm/

What We Ask of You Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar. Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program. Where We Are Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies, Room 019 (Building #31 on the Keele campus map) Tel: 416-736-5299 hhadvise@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/health/info_students.html Our office hours are: Monday to Wednesday, Fridays*: 8:30am to 4:15pm Thursdays: 8:30am - 5:45pm *For the months of June, July and August on Fridays: 8:30am to 3:15pm To make an appointmentwith an Advisor, call 416-736-5299. Academic advising by appointment is available from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursdays throughout the year.

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School of Kinesiology and Health Science Students majoring in kinesiology and health science study those biological, behavioural, physical and sociocultural disciplines that are integral to understanding the significance of physical activity for human health, health sciences and society. Our program is one of the largest and most diversified programs of its kind in Canada, offering a wide range of program options, academic electives and practicum courses. Our graduates are well qualified to pursue careers in the health and rehabilitation, fitness and sports, teaching and coaching sectors, as well as subsequent graduate-level training in research and regulated health professions such as physiotherapy, medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, etc. Norman Bethune College, Room 341 Tel: 416-736-5807 ugkhs@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/health/kine/ School of Nursing The School of Nursing offers an innovative teaching approach that goes beyond a purely medical model to focus on the development of the theoretical, scientific and philosophical knowledge of human caring. Today, society is calling for fundamental changes to our understanding of the meaning of health, the role of health care practitioners and the purpose of health care systems. This has resulted in an increasing demand for health care services and practitioners who focus on the experiences of human beings in a way that respects patients values and choices about health and quality of life. Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies, Room 301 Tel: 416-736-5271 nursing@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/health/nurs/

Department of Psychology The field of psychology is dedicated to the scientific study of behaviour, including thought, feeling and action, viewed from both social and biological perspectives. Although a large component of the field is involved in animal research, the main focus is on the human species. The undergraduate program offers you an extensive and diverse selection of courses that cover virtually all topics within the discipline, from social psychology to neuroscience. They are taught both in classroom settings and on the Internet, by a teaching faculty of award-winning teachers and internationally recognized scholars. There are also evening and summer programs designed for working students who wish to pursue their studies on a part-time basis, and a special program in rehabilitation services administered jointly with Seneca College. Behavioural Science Building, Room 292 Tel: 416-736-5117 or 416-736-5202 psyc@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/health/psyc

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ACADEMIC ADVISING INFORMATIONAcademic advising is an integral component of your successful academic career at York. The Faculty of Health provides many opportunities through which you can benefit from a personalized approach to the distribution of information. Academic advising begins at the Office of Student and Academic Services with your enrolment appointment. More information, including what you need to do to prepare for that appointment, what to bring and how long that appointment will take, will be emailed to you in the confirmation letter once you have booked your enrolment appointment. It is also included in this Handbook in the section Your Enrolment Appointment. Please review this information carefully in advance of your enrolment appointment. You are strongly encouraged to seek out other forms of academic support available to you on the Keele campus. Academic support may include peer support, learning skills workshops or online resources. Begin your exploration on campus following your enrolment appointment or by exploring the Current Students Web site at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm.

courses already taken or courses for which you have already been given credit. you keep yourself informed about your academic performance. you observe published deadlines, especially add and drop deadlines and refund deadlines. you maintain the grade point average required to proceed in your degree/program of study. you read, understand and adhere to the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty. you read, understand and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. your student information is kept up to date, including changes to your name, address, phone number, York e-mail address etc.

Student Code of ConductYork University is a place of research, teaching and learning, where people value civility, diversity, equity and respect in their interactions with one another. Freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom to study and to learn, freedom to engage in research and the freedom to write and to publish all are recognized as central to the mission of the institution. These values can be meaningful and these freedoms fully realized only in an atmosphere of safety and security. Since their inception, universities have been recognized as clearly distinguishable communities within the larger community and have dealt with issues of misconduct internally. Under the York University Act, 1965, 13(2)(c), the president has the power to formulate and implement regulations governing students and student activities. The president has assigned to the vice-president students, through the Office of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolution, the responsibility for the administration of this Code of Student Conduct. This code has been developed through extensive consultation with students, staff and faculty, and affirms their stated values of equity and respect. It is based on a model that supports a progressive discipline approach, which encourages appropriate conduct. The process the code outlines for dealing with transgressions is designed to be perceptibly fair, easy to understand and transparent. In addition, the sanctions it proposes have been developed through community consultation and are understood to be reasonable and suitable for a wide variety of misconduct. Wherever possible and appropriate, sanctions will be corrective rather than punitive. Students are required to familiarize themselves with the Student Code of Conduct online at www.yorku.ca/scdr/CodeOfConduct.html.

Student ResponsibilitiesEvery effort is made to ensure that students in the Faculty of Health have access to sound information and individual advice and guidance. Within this context, and within the framework of Faculty and program regulations, you are responsible for making your own choices about courses and programs. You are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all degree and program requirements outlined in the York University Undergraduate Calendar. The Undergraduate Calendar is available online at calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars/index.htm. Throughout the academic year, you are welcome and strongly encouraged to consult the Faculty of Health Office of Student and Academic Services, and professional and/or faculty advisors in your School or Department (see the Schools and Department section of this Handbook for contact information). Take special care to ensure that: the course(s) you choose do not have a time conflict. the course(s) you choose meet all requirements for graduation. the course(s) you choose meet prerequisites and are not course-credit exclusions of other

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Academic HonestyThe Policy on Academic Honesty is an affirmation and clarification for members of the University of the general obligation to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty. As a clear sense of academic honesty and responsibility is fundamental to good scholarship, the policy recognizes the general responsibility of all faculty members to foster acceptable standards of academic conduct and of the student to be mindful of and abide by such standards. Academic honesty requires that persons do not falsely claim credit for the ideas, writing or other intellectual property of others, either by presenting such works as their own or through impersonation. Similarly, academic honesty requires that persons do not cheat (attempt to gain an improper advantage in an academic evaluation), or attempt to or actually alter, suppress, falsify or fabricate any research data or results, official academic record, application or document. Suspected breaches of academic honesty will be investigated and charges laid if reasonable and probable grounds exist. A student who is charged with a breach of academic honesty shall be presumed innocent until, based upon clear and compelling evidence, a committee determines the student has violated the academic honesty standards of the University. A finding of academic misconduct will lead to the range of penalties described in the guidelines that accompany this policy. In some cases, the University regulations on non-academic discipline may apply. A lack of familiarity with the Senate Policy and Guidelines on Academic Honesty on the part of a student does not constitute a defence against their application. Some academic offences constitute offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; a student charged under University regulations may also be subject to criminal charges. Charges may also be laid against York University students for matters that arise at other educational institutions. A central purpose of the University is to teach students to think independently and critically. Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run counter to this purpose and violate the ethical and intellectual principles of the University; they are therefore subject to severe penalties. For more information, refer to the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty. See the University Policies and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar or www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/.

Academic IntegrityThe best way to cope with the pressure of your responsibilities as a student is to develop strong academic skills, which includes ensuring that you understand and adhere to the principles of academic integrity. To avoid the possibility of committing an academic offense, ensure that you: read and understand the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty. Ignorance of the Policy is not an acceptable excuse for academic misconduct. produce honest academic work. For instance, this means that you must always reference all your sources in your written work, including those from the Internet. consult your instructor if you are unsure whether a certain course of action is acceptable. discourage others from violating standards of academic integrity. use resources at York to improve your research and writing skills.

You are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with issues of academic integrity, and with positive strategies to improve academic efforts and avoid committing an academic offence. For more information, visit www.yorku.ca/academicintegrity/students/. An academic integrity tutorial, including a self-test, is located at www.yorku.ca/tutorial/academic_integrity/.

Enrolment and RegistrationEnrolment and registration are two separate actions and are defined below. Enrolment: You will enrol by placing yourself in courses (adding courses) using the Registration and Enrolment (REM) system, in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty and its teaching units. You require a Passport York account to access the REM system. You will sign up for your Passport York account at your enrolment appointment. See the Steps to Enrolment and Registration section of this Handbook. Once you have access to the online REM system, you will continue to have access to enrol in (add) or withdraw from (drop) courses. There are both academic and financial deadlines for adding and dropping courses. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with both sets of deadlines available online at www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/.

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Enrolment deposit: The University imposes payment deadlines. An enrolment deposit of $450 is due within five business days of your initial enrolment. You can pay your $450 enrolment deposit through telephone or online banking by the fifth business day after enrolling to reserve your place in your courses. The enrolment deposit will be applied towards the course fees ultimately charged for your enrolments. The remaining balance will then be due on the date specified on your Student Account Online Statement (see the Money Matters section of this Handbook). NOTE: You do not need to pay an enrolment deposit every time you add courses; your $450 deposit is required only once per session. Registration: You will register by paying tuition fees for courses in which you are enrolled, in accordance with the regulations of the Office of the Registrar. Students who are not registered in a course are not entitled to have their work in the course graded. Students who have not paid a deposit and/or tuition fees will be de-registered from the session.

Transfer credit statements can be viewed using MyFile. Students must first log onto MyFile and then select Application Status. If a statement is available, it will appear here. What is transfer credit? Transfer credit, also known as "advanced standing," refers to the number of credit or course equivalents you will be awarded toward your degree at York based on previous (accredited) postsecondary studies. Transfer credit is accessed automatically to all admitted applicants who have studied at accredited postsecondary institutions before applying to York. This includes universities, colleges and some advanced secondary school credentials (IB and GCE programs). More information about transfer credit is available online at www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/transfercredit/. What If You Need to Reschedule Your Enrolment Appointment? If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, follow the steps outlined above to reschedule your appointment as soon as possible. Because of high volume, between the months of April and July rescheduling your appointment could result in a wait of up to one month. Preparing for Your Enrolment Appointment It is important and expected that you arrive at your enrolment appointment on time, prepared and ready to discuss your goals and expectations with student advisors and professional academic advisors. Please note: should you be more than 15 minutes late to your academic advising appointment, your appointment will be rescheduled. In advance of your enrolment appointment, you are expected to: familiarize yourself with the online Enrolment Presentation at www.yorku.ca/health/new_students/ index.html. familiarize yourself with the 2010-2011 Faculty of Health Handbook for New Students available online at www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/hand books.html. write down any questions you may have after you have viewed the online presentation and read this Handbook.

Your Enrolment AppointmentBefore you are provided enrolment access, you must accept your offer of admission at www.yorku.ca/myfile. Once you have accepted your offer online, you must also book your enrolment appointment. Enrolment appointments are mandatory for incoming newly admitted students. At your enrolment appointment, you will choose and enrol in your first courses at York. You will not be able to enrol in courses without first attending an enrolment appointment. While we recommend in person appointments, enrolment appointments at a distance are also available to students who are unable to attend the in person appointment. Enrolment appointments at a distance are conducted via email. To book an enrolment appointment: 1. 2. 3. Go to www.yorku.ca Select the Future Students link Go to MyFile where you can login with your student number (which can be found on your letter of offer) and date of birth. Click on Book/Manage my appointment found at the bottom left hand side of the page. Follow the links to book an enrolment appointment online.

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You may also book an enrolment appointment by contacting the Faculty of Health Office of Student and Academic Services by phone at 416-736-5299.

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How Long Will Your Enrolment Appointment Take? Your enrolment appointment will take about half a day, so please ensure that you schedule sufficient time. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early for your appointment. You are encouraged to allow yourself extra time on your appointment day (above and beyond the half-day requirement) to complete additional tasks. More information on these tasks will be provided when you arrive (see the Once Youve Completed Your Enrolment section of this Handbook). What Will You Need at Your Enrolment Appointment? Photo identification York student number (reference number on your letter of admission) Pen, pencil, highlighter and paper or notebook The list of questions you wrote down after viewing the enrolment presentation and reading this Handbook

Steps to Enrolment and RegistrationThe Steps to Enrolment and Registration guide that follows and other enrolment guides and resources are available online on the Current Students Web site at calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/enrolmentguides/fw10/in dex.htm. Step 1: Create Your Passport York Account You will create your Passport York account at your enrolment appointment. Information about creating your Passport York account is available at www.yorku.ca/computing/students/accounts/ signupinstructions.html. Follow the steps as they are listed. You will be asked to create a Passport York username and password. It is important that you write down what you choose. It is also important to choose your username sensibly, as it will also become your e-mail and lab username. In addition, please ensure that you set up your security questions and answers. Once you have both your Passport York username and password, you can access the various online services for students. More information about what Passport York can do for you is available online at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents /ppystudents.html. Step 2: Design Your Conflict-free Schedule Select your Fall/Winter 2010-2011 courses according to your program requirements and/or interests. 1. Go to Courses and Enrolment on the Current Students Web site to view course offerings:www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/ coursesandenrolment/index.html. Now click Search Course Timetables and you will see the York Courses Web site. You should also check departmental/ supplemental calendars for course restrictions, placement test requirements, special permissions etc. You now have the detailed course schedule information for the course. See below for descriptions.

What Will You Do During Your Enrolment Appointment? Gain an understanding of your major program and degree requirements Review the University Policy on Academic Honesty and take the University Academic Integrity Quiz Sign up for your Passport York account Activate your York e-mail account Get help selecting your courses and planning your academic schedule Learn how to enrol in courses; select and enrol in your first course(s) Review available University services, programs and resources (and learn where to go to learn more) Explore the Current Students Web site and Student Portal Find out if you are eligible for transfer credit (if you are expecting to receive transfer credit, your assessment will be completed after you have booked your appointment) *Please note that transfer credit statements take approximately three weeks to produce. Find out how and when to pay your enrolment deposit and tuition fees Ask any remaining questions, or be directed to the appropriate University service or resource able to answer your question

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The term the course is being offered, e.g. F = fall, Y = full year, W = winter, S = summer The specific course section in which you have chosen to enrol, e.g. Section A; this will determine the day and time of your lecture The course format, e.g. lecture, correspondence, internet, tutorial, lab Day(s) of the week the course is being offered, e.g. MW = Mondays and Wednesdays The time of day the course begins The length of time (in minutes) the course will run The building code and room number where the course will take place A six-digit code (alpha/number) you will be required to use if you enrol in the course. If there is more than one catalogue number, select the (HH) code if available The professor teaching the course Some courses may have restrictions or additional fees that students need to be aware of

Building Your Timetable Time is a key factor for success at University. In addition to your in-class hours and study time, consider all aspects of your life that put demands on your time and plan your course load accordingly. Step 3: Check Your Financial Status To check your student account balance, go to http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/statements. Your balance must be under $75 or you will be blocked from enrolling. Step 4: Complete Your Enrolment Transactions 1. Login to the Registration and Enrolment Module using your Passport York username and password by clicking on Add/Drop a Course located on the Current Students Web site. You may be blocked at this point from enrolling because you may be logging in incorrectly, or you may have used the wrong username and password. you are logging in before your enrolment access begins. you have outstanding debts of $75 or more to the University. the registration and enrolment system is temporarily unavailable. it is determined that you have used a computer program or script to access the registration and enrolment system, or you tried to add, exchange or transfer the same course or section more than 100 times in a 24-hour period.

Pick two or three alternative courses/sections/tutorials/labs etc., in case your first choice is full. Build your timetable. You are responsible for ensuring that your own schedule is free of conflicts. The registration and enrolment system will not block you from enrolling if there are scheduling conflicts. The Plot my Class Schedule tool on the Courses and Enrolment section of the Current Students Web site will help you design a conflict free schedule.

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NOTE 1: Many courses have two or more components: a lecture and a lab, tutorial or workshop. Make sure you schedule all components into your timetable. NOTE 2: Do not enrol in any courses for which you do not meet the prerequisites or restrictions outlined in the appropriate calendar or departmental publication. If you do, you will be responsible for dropping those courses and you will remain liable for fees based on the time of withdrawal. You should remain in the course only if you have special written permission from the department to do so. Departments may check to determine who does not meet prerequisites/restrictions, but it is your responsibility to drop the course.

To resolve any questions, please contact Student Client Services at 416-872-9675 (YORK). If the problem involves a Passport York username or password, please contact the Computing and Network Services: Computing Commons, William Small Centre, accounts@yorku.ca or 416-7365800. 2. Accept the Student Code of Conduct Agreement. All students must accept and abide by York Universitys non-academic Student Code of Conduct. If you do not accept the agreement, you will not be able to continue. Confirm the tuition fee rate currently on your York record and acknowledge the contractual fee agreement. Your fee rate will be either domestic or international. You must agree and click yes to continue. If you do not agree with the tuition fee rate, contact Student Client Services.

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Confirm your choice of degree program. If you get this message, read it carefully and make your choice. You must make a choice in order to continue. You can now proceed to enrol. There are four enrolment options:

Step 5: Verify Your Course Enrolments Before you log out, verify your course enrolments and correct any errors. When you are finished, always log out. Check your completed timetable to ensure that you have not enrolled yourself into any conflicts. It is your responsibility to avoid timetable conflicts. To view your timetable, go to Courses and Enrolment and then click on Plot my Class Schedule: www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/coursesanden rolment/index.html. Step 6: Pay Your Fees to Secure Your Registration An enrolment deposit is required of all students for their registration in the session to be confirmed. You will be permitted to enrol in courses if you have an outstanding balance of less than $75; however, you must pay your $450 enrolment deposit within five business days of enrolling and clear any outstanding balance on your account before you will be considered officially registered in your courses. Please refer to the payment options outlined on the Current Students Web site for the options available to you or refer to the How to Make Payments to Your Account section in this Handbook. The University reserves the right to de-enrol you if you do not pay your enrolment deposit and clear your outstanding balance. Spaces in these courses will then be made available to other students. You will be unable to reenrol in any course that is full. After you have paid your enrolment deposit, Student Financial Services will post your student account information online; transaction listings are updated frequently and statements are posted approximately on the 18th of the month. You will need your Passport York ID to access your financial information.

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(a) You can enrol in a course. Click Add a Course. Type the catalogue number in the Add Course field. Click the Add Course button. The catalogue number, course and title will be displayed. If this is the course you want to add, click Yes. If you are unable to add the course, an explanation will appear onscreen. (b) You can drop a course. Dropping a course may have a financial impact. Check the refund table. Click Drop a Course. Highlight the course you want to drop. Click the Drop Course button. The course and title will be displayed. If this is the course you want to drop, click Yes. If you are unable to drop the course, an explanation will appear onscreen. (c) You can exchange one course for another. If you are not able to get into the second course, e.g. because it is full, you will remain enrolled in the first course. If you succeed in enrolling in the second course, the first course will be dropped. Exchanging a course may have a financial impact. Check the refund table. To exchange a course, click the Exchange Course button. Type the catalogue number of the course you want to exchange to and highlight the course you want to drop. The catalogue number, course and title of both the course you are adding and the course you are dropping will be displayed. If this is the exchange that you want to make, click Yes. If you are not able to make the exchange, an explanation will appear onscreen. (d) If you are enrolled in a course with a lab, tutorial or section, you can transfer into a different lab, tutorial or section in the same course, in the same term. Click Transfer Course. Type the catalogue number of the lab, tutorial or section into which you want to transfer. Click the Transfer Course button. The catalogue number, course and title will be displayed. If this is the course to which you want to transfer, then click Yes. If you cannot make the transfer, an explanation will appear onscreen..

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Once You Have Completed Your Enrolment AppointmentNow that you have completed your enrolment appointment, you must accomplish a number of additional tasks before your classes start in the fall. To get you started, we highly recommend a visit to York's RED Zone. At RedZone you can learn more about York student life first-hand from York University students and arrange to get your YU-Card. YU-card The YU-card is the one card you will need during your stay at York University. It is Yorks official photo ID and campus debit card. The YU-card serves as photo ID for exams and as your library card, and provides access to recreation facilities. You can load up your YU-card with money and use it as a debit card at locations across campus, including food outlets, vending and residence laundry machines, the York Bookstore and printers and photocopiers in libraries and labs. Stop searching for spare change and paying debit fees. Using your YU-card for purchases is fast and convenientperfect for students on the go! Obtaining your YU-card is easy. Bring your student number and one piece of valid government-issued photo ID (acceptable photo ID includes passports, drivers licences, citizenship cards, etc.) to the YUcard Office while you are on campus for your advising appointment. We will take your photo and you will receive your card on the spot. Best of all, your first YU-card is free! To find out more, including our latest promotions, or to add money to your YU-card, visit www.yorku.ca/yucard/. Yorks RED Zone

Online ToolsThe Current Students Web Site: Your Gateway to Online Resources Now that you are a York student, you should familiarize yourself with the Current Students Web site at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm. This Web site provides links to the Universitys online services, as well as links to various University offices. Some of the online services include: access to add/drop courses. information on course timetables and course descriptions. the ability to view your personalized timetable and exam schedule. the ability to view your student account statement. the ability to change your address and update your emergency contact information. information on student clubs, associations, jobs and volunteer opportunities. information on scholarships, awards and bursaries.

Ask a Student Services Expert The Ask a Student Services Expert is an online tool that is simple, quick and very easy to use. You can ask about such topics as enrolling in courses, weather emergencies, exams or your fee statement. The Ask a Student Services Expert information resource can be accessed from any computer, anywhere, any time, simply by clicking on the information tool located on the York Web site. Ask a Student Services Expert is available online at yorku.intelliresponse.com/registrar/index.jsp. Navig8 Navig8 is a Web site aimed at supporting you as you transition from year to year. Navig8 provides a rolling calendar of York's academic deadlines, videocasts from current students who share their tips for success, links to information about minimizing exam stress and understanding grade reports, and a list of high-priority tasks you can undertake to begin your next academic year on track. You can also subscribe to receive regular e-mail or text message reminders about important dates. Navig8 is available online at www.yorku.ca/navig8.

Get a head start on your first year by visiting Yorks RED Zone during the summer. Yorks RED Zone provides access to services, programs and resources you need to jump into University life with confidence and comfort. In the Zone, youll meet current students for inside advice and find information about parking and transportation, college affiliation and collegehosted events, orientation activities, intramural sports, on-campus jobs, parent FAQs, your student account and answers to financing questions about bursaries, scholarships, RESPs and OSAP. Combine your enrolment appointment day with a visit to the RED Zone, as well as a visit to your specific college.

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My.Yorku.caYour Personalized Student Portal! My.Yorku.ca is a one-stop shop where you can access your York e-mail, keep track of dates and times with a personal calendar, access course information, review your library account and receive alerts, announcements, notices of events and news from various sources at York, plus much more. Log in to my.yorku.ca using your Passport York username and password. GPA Calculator The GPA calculator is a tool to assist you in calculating your grade point average. Grades are reported by the Registrar at the end of each academic session. The York transcript is the official record of all courses taken and grades received at York University. Use the GPA calculator to keep track of your academic standing as you progress toward your degree. The GPA calculator is available online at www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/gpa.html. Use the reverse GPA calculator to calculate the grades required in a future session to attain a specific grade point average. The reverse GPA calculator is available online at www.yorku.ca/health/current_students/ gpa.html#reverse.

Money MattersHow to Make Payments to Your Account Students can pay their enrolment deposit, residence charges or course fees through telephone or online banking. The University does not accept cash nor credit card payments. Contact your financial institution in order to set up your bank account(s) for telephone or online banking. The company name/payee is York University. Use your York student number as the account number. If you pay through telephone or online banking, it may take up to five business days for your payment to be transferred to your York student account. As long as you pay by telephone or online banking by the due date, your payment will be accepted as on-time. If you are an international student and would like to send a wire transfer to pay for course fees, residence, health care and UHIP charges only, print the Canadian funds wire transfer or US funds wire transfer form and bring it to your bank for processing. York will only accept wire transfers that cover transactions on your student account. The Canadian funds wire transfer or US funds wire transfer forms are available online at www.sfs.yorku.ca/fees/paying/.

NOTE: Receipts for payments are not mailed. You can check your Student Account Online Statement on the Current Students Web site at http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/statements/index.htm to view recent transactions. Allow a few days for your payment to be applied to your account.

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Verification of Enrolment and Registration The Verification of Enrolment and Registration Letter is used for confirmation of total credits completed and in progress. Primarily this letter is for Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), and other third parties who require official confirmation to be printed on York University letterhead. 3. To retrieve the verification of enrolment and registration letter follow the steps available online at www.registrar.yorku.ca/services/ everything/resp.htm. Scholarships and Bursaries York University offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to reward academic and personal achievements. Scholarships are primarily based on outstanding academic achievement; however, they can include additional criteria, such as extracurricular activities and community involvement. Bursaries are primarily based on financial need; however, they can include additional criteria, such as community involvement and extracurricular activities. Information on York University scholarships and bursaries, including a searchable database, is available online at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/currentstudents/ moneymatters/index.html. Student Financial Assistance York University is committed to helping students with demonstrated financial need meet the direct education costs associated with University studies (tuition, books and mandatory course fees). Financial assistance can be provided from a variety of sources, including OSAP, scholarships, bursaries, private awards and campus employment, i.e. the Work/Study program. Here are three suggested steps you can take to optimize your opportunities for financial assistance: 1. Apply for the government student assistance program in your home province (e.g. OSAP). The earlier you apply, the earlier you can find out how much assistance you could be eligible for. The recommended deadline to apply for OSAP and submit all your supporting documentation, including all required signature forms, is June 30 of each year. Applications and supporting documents that are submitted after June 30 will not be processed in time for the fees deadline in September. Complete Yorks Student Financial Profile (SFP) online at http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/sfp/.

The SFP is a multi-purpose online application form that is used to apply for scholarships, bursaries and on-campus employment programs such as Research at York (RAY) and Work/Study. You should complete the SFP at the start of each academic session to be considered for a variety of programs. Apply for external scholarships and awards. Many companies provide assistance to university students. Here are some sites to help you access these awards: York External Awards Web site: www.yorku.ca/osfs/externalaw.shtml CanLearn: www.canlearn.ca Student Awards: www.studentawards.com

Tax Forms All York students, current and past, can print their completed T2202A and T4A tax forms directly from the Web by using the Electronic Forms Retrieval System (EForms) online at http://sfs.yorku.ca/fees/taxforms/.

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Academic SupportAcademic advisors, faculty and staff provide assistance throughout your academic career at York University. Meet the challenges and make the most of University life by taking advantage of these academic support services and resources. Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students Open to students of all Faculties, the Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students (ACMAPS) provides information, advice and support to help mature and part-time students make the most of their York experience. ACMAPS offers ongoing events and workshops to support mature students throughout their studies at York. ACMAPS is a place where mature and part-time students can meet to share common interests and experiences. Central Square, Room 111 Tel: 416-736-5770 acmaps@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/acmaps/ Career Centre Wondering how to make your health degree work for you? Yorks Career Centre has an exciting range of workshops, services, events and resources to help you throughout your University yearsfrom learning about career opportunities and getting support in your job search, to exploring and preparing for further education and building your professional etiquette skills. The Career Centre seeks to create innovative opportunities for students and new graduates to connect with employers, alumni and other professionals. We are committed to your success. McLaughlin College, Room 202 Tel: 416-736-5351 career@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/careers Writing Centre The Writing Centre offers practical instructions in all aspects of writing from the Writing Department's award-winning faculty. The chief method of instruction is individual tutoring. Sessions usually last 50 minutes. Normally you will be allowed one tutoring session per week. After you have enrolled, you may be assigned to a particular tutor whose areas of expertise and schedule closely match your needs. You make appointments with your tutor through the receptionist. You and your tutor work together on course assignments until you are both satisfied with your ability to handle assignments on your own. This may take one or two sessions, or it may require a series of sessions over the course of the academic year.

The Writing centre is not an essay writing service, or a proofreading/correction agency. It is a teaching unit designed to help you to recognize and solve your writing problems so that ultimately you will be able to write effective essays on your own. S329 Ross Building Tel: 416-736-5134 www.yorku.ca/laps/writ/ York International York International (YI) serves students, faculty, staff and visitors interested in the international experience with York University. YI assists with applications, advising, exchanges and other issues for students; it also supports faculty with exchanges and agreements. YI is also the international liaison for international inquiries and diplomatic visits to York University via the Office of the Associate VicePresident International. 200 York Lanes Tel: 416-736-5177 www.international.yorku.ca/

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Counselling & Disability Services (CDS) Counselling & Disability Services provides a range of essential counselling and disability related services to the York University community. Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 Tel: 416-736-5297 www.yorku.ca/cds Services Provided by CDS: Personal Counselling Services (PCS) Students come to Personal Counselling Services (PCS) because of a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, abuse, self-esteem, eating and body image, issues about sexuality and stress. We offer short-term individual and couples therapy. Students seeking personal counselling are encouraged to contact PCS to make an appointment for an initial consultation, which will be scheduled for the earliest available appointment time. Personal Counselling Services also offers workshops and group programs for students on such topics as mindfulness meditation for depression, shyness and communication skills, body image and disordered eating, test anxiety etc. Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 Tel: 416-736-5297 www.yorku.ca/cds/pcs Learning Skills Services (LSS) As part of Counselling and Disability Services (CDS), Learning Skills Services offers individual counselling and workshops designed to improve learning skills and academic confidence. Throughout the year, students may meet individually with a learning skills counsellor or attend workshops on developing and improving study skills and strategies. Students are asked to register in advance, either online at www.yorku.ca/cds/lss or in person at N110 Bennett Centre for Student Services (BCSS). Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 Tel: 416-736-5297 www.yorku.ca/cds/lss/ Disability Services CDS provides specialized disability-related supports which are described below. Students who wish to register with these services are required to provide relevant documentation.

Learning Disability Services (LDS) Learning Disability Services provides support for students with specific learning disabilities, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and Aspergers syndrome. Interested students should arrange an initial intake appointment to discuss appropriate academic accommodations and additional supports. Bennett Centre for Student Services, Room W128 Tel: 416-736-5383 www.yorku.ca/cds/lds Mental Health Disability Services (MHDS) Mental Health Disability Services provides educational support for students with persistent mental health disabilities such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To request a registration package, students can either make contact in person, by e-mail or by telephone (see information below). Once the registration package is completed and returned, the student will be contacted for an initial meeting. Bennett Centre for Student Services Room N110 Tel: 416-736-5297 mhdinfo@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/cds/mhds Physical, Sensory and Medical Disability Services (PSMDS) Services include educational support for students who experience a physical, sensory or medical disability. Students are expected to complete a registration package before their initial intake appointment with a disability counsellor. To request a registration package, students can contact us by phone or in person (see information below). Once that package is completed and returned, the student will be contacted for an initial meeting. Deaf and hard of hearing students can also reach us at dhh@yorku.ca. Ross Building, Room N108 Tel: 416-736-5140 Tel: 416-736-5263 (TTY) mhdinfo@yorku.ca www.yorku.ca/cds/psmds

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Academic SessionsAcademic sessions are divided into terms of varying length. The table below represents the fall/winter session and indicates important dates by terms. The most common terms in the fall/winter session are F (fall), Y (year) and W (winter). Fall/Winter Session: This is the period from the beginning of instruction in September until the end of the examination period in April or May. Summer Session: This is the period from the beginning of instruction in May until the end of the examination period in August. Sessional Course Loads The following course loads apply to students in the Faculty of Health. In certain circumstances, the Faculty may set other limits. Fall/Winter Session: The normal course load is 30 credits for students in the fall/winter session. Students with substantial family or financial responsibilities outside the University are advised to consider taking fewer courses in a session. Students may take a maximum of 36 credits overall (and 18 credits per term) without petitioning. Summer Session: During the summer session, students may take a maximum of 15 credits. Students with substantial family or financial responsibilities outside the University are advised to consider taking fewer courses in a session. Add and Drop Deadlines As described in the section Enrolment and Registration in this Handbook, you will continue to have access to the registration system after your enrolment appointment.

There are academic and financial deadlines for adding and dropping courses. You will see the academic deadlines in the table on the next page. Be sure to read the information on refund tables in the appropriate enrolment guide which is on the Current Students Web site. This information will allow you to understand the differences between academic and financial deadlines. For the most part, the dates are different. Adding Courses The last date to enrol without permission of course instructor deadlines indicate the last date by which you will have unrestricted access to enrol in (or add) courses using the online registration and enrolment system. After that date, you must contact the professor/department offering the course to arrange permission. Dropping Courses The drop deadline is the academic deadline before which you must officially withdraw from your course (using the registration and enrolment system). You can withdraw from (drop) courses using the registration and enrolment system up until the drop deadline. Failure to attend the course does not constitute withdrawal (or drop). If you do not officially withdraw from (drop) the course by the deadline, you will receive a grade for the course. Withdrawal from a Session If you drop all your courses and do not replace them with others, you will be considered officially withdrawn from the University for the session. You are not considered withdrawn until you have dropped your course(s) using the registration and enrolment system. Failure to attend classes does not constitute official withdrawal for either academic or financial purposes.

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Important DatesSessional Dates Sessional dates and add and drop deadlines are important considerations when you are monitoring your academic performance on a course-by-course basis. The 2010-2011 Fall/Winter sessional dates are included in the tables below as examples. The tables below contain important information relevant to each term; in them, you will find classes and exams start/end dates, reading/co-curricular week, add/drop deadlines, holidays, University closings and more. Sessional and financial dates are also available online at www.registrar.yorku.ca/importantdates/.

Term F Fall classes start Reading / cocurricular week Fall classes end Fall exams start Fall exams end Winter classes start (resume) Reading / cocurricular week Winter classes end Winter exams start Winter exams end Sept. 8 Oct. 9 - 15 Dec. 7 Dec. 9 Dec. 23

Fall/Winter 2010 2011 Sessional Dates Term Term Term Term Term Term Y FF A P3 W WW Sept. Oct. Aug. Sept. 8 13 16 30 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 15 - 15 Oct. Sept. Dec. 7 Oct. 30 31 2 Dec. 9 Dec. 23 (Jan.4) Feb. 19 - 25 Apr. 4 Apr. 6 Apr. 23 Jan. 4 Feb. 19 - 25 Apr. 4 Apr. 6 Apr. 23 Feb. 5 Jan. 4

Term B

Term P2

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Jul. 29

Important: It is your responsibility as a student to ensure that you are available to sit for examinations during the entire exam period for the term corresponding to your course. We strongly recommend that you do not make any travel arrangements prior to the end of the term's examination schedule. Reading/Co-curricular week Co-curricular Week runs from October 9th to 15th 2010 and is scheduled as a break from classes immediately following Thanksgiving in the Fall term. A variety of academic and social events are scheduled over the Fall cocurricular week to provide you with the guidance and academic support you need to succeed in your classes, and opportunities to network with your peers. There are no scheduled classes during this week, so we encourage you to plan for and participate in these extra- and co-curricular activities. More detailed information on the types, dates and times of planned events during Co-curricular week will be available in the lead up and early in to the Fall term.

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Add and Drop Deadlines Fall/Winter 2010 2011 Sessional Dates Term Term Term Term Term Y FF A P3 W Sept. 22 Oct. 21 Feb. 9 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 25 Aug. 30 Aug. 30 Aug. 30 Jan. 19 Feb. 3 Mar. 7

Term F Last date to enrol without permission of course instructor Last date to enrol with permission of course instructor Last Date to drop courses without receiving a grade Refund Deadlines Sept. 22 Oct. 7 Nov. 9

Term WW Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 25

Term B Mar. 1 Mar. 5 Mar. 8

Term P2 Feb. 22 Feb. 22 Feb. 22

Term WS Jan. 16 Jan. 24 May 22

Refund deadlines are dates by which you must withdraw from (drop) a course in order to receive any portion of the fees back from the University. Student Financial Services publishes these deadlines online. Financial deadlines are different from academic deadlines. Consult the Refund Table on the Current Students Web site at http://sfs.yorku.ca/refunds/.

Credit1 Term F

Full credit posted Up to and including Sept. 7 Up to and including Sept. 7 Up to and including Sept. 12 Up to and including Oct. 15 Up to and including Jan. 3 Up to and including Jan. 3 Up to and including Feb. 25

Fall/Winter 2010 2011 Refund Table $15 of 10% of 20% of course fee course fee course fee witheld2 witheld2 witheld2 Sept. 8 - 14 Sept. 15 - 21 Sept. 22 - 28

60% of course fee witheld2 Sept. 29 Oct. 5 Sept. 29 Oct. 5 Sept. 20 - 26

No credit given Oct. 6 onward Oct. 6 onward Sept. 27 onward Oct. 16 onward Feb. 1 onward Jan. 18 onward Feb. 26 onward

Term Y

Sept. 8 - 14

Sept. 15 - 21

Sept. 22 - 28

Term FF

Sept. 13 - 19

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N/A

Term A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Term W

Jan. 4 - 10

Jan. 11 - 17

Jan. 18 - 24

Jan. 25 - 31

Term WW

Jan. 4 - 10

N/A

N/A

Jan. 11 - 17

Term B

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

NOTES:1 Credits are applied against any amount owing on your account. Refunds are issued only when all charges outstanding on your account have been cleared. 2

Fee withheld refers to the amount of fees retained by the University when you drop a course during the specified time frame. You are responsible for this amount, whether or not the fees have been paid.

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Course InformationAudit a Course With the permission of a course director, you can audit courses by attending classes and participating in discussion, but you are not required to do assignments and are not entitled to essay or examination assessment. A final grade is not assigned in courses taken, and no transcript or certificate of attendance is provided. To audit a course, complete the Course Audit Contract Form available online at www.registrar.yorku.ca/pdf/course_audit.pdf. Corequisites A corequisite is a course that must be taken in the same term as another course. Course Conflict A course conflict occurs when a student has enrolled in two courses that overlap or are scheduled at the same time on the same day. This is against University regulations. You are responsible for avoiding course conflicts in your timetable. Course-credit Exclusions Course-credit exclusions are pairs of courses that are recognized as having sufficient overlap in content to warrant specifically excluding students from obtaining credit for both. Course-credit exclusions may not be used as substitutes to fulfill degree or program requirements unless designated as such by the relevant program. Course identification: Courses are identified by a standard format, for example, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00: HH is the designation of the Faculty offering the course (in this case, the Faculty of Health) PSYC is the prefix of the teaching unit offering the course (in this case, the Department of Psychology) 1010 is the number of the course (the first digit identifies the level of the course). 6.00 is the suffix indicating the credit value of the course

The table below lists each Faculty of Health discipline and course acronym and the unit responsible for offering them.Course Discipline Health Studies Kinesiology and Health Science Nursing Psychology Course Acronym HLST Schools/Department School of Health Policy and Management School of Kinesiology and Health Science School of Nursing Department of Psychology

KINE NURS PSYC

Course Substitutes A course substitute is a descriptive term applied when a course is recognized as sufficiently similar to a required course to warrant its acceptance as a substitute for the purpose of meeting the programs requirements. You will see lists of course substitutes in the Programs of Study section of this Handbook. Credit Value The credit value is the value of the course, e.g. HH/PSYC 1000 6.00 has a credit value of 6.00. The credit value is used along with the grade value to determine the grade point average, e.g. if a student receives a C+ in a course, the value of the C+ is 5. If the course is a six-credit course then the credit value is 6.00. Therefore the points a student would receive for this course would be 30 (5 x 6). Cross-listed Courses Cross-listed courses are offered jointly by two or more teaching units (such as departments or schools), or teaching units in two or more different Faculties. Regardless of the offering Faculty or discipline identified by the course prefix of a cross-listed course, every offered section of a cross-listed course is substantially the same as every other and all are therefore recognized as instances of the same course. Prerequisites Prerequisites are courses that must be successfully completed before another course can be taken. Read course descriptions carefully and ensure you meet all prerequisites before enrolling. Upper-level Courses These are courses at the 3000 or 4000 level. Course level is identified by the first digit of the course number. Refer to the Programs of Study section of this Handbook for specific upper-level requirements for degree programs.

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Co-registration in the Faculty of EducationStudents enrolled in the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degrees offered by the Faculty of Health may apply for admission to the Pre-Service Concurrent program of the Faculty of Education. If they are accepted, they may co-register in the Faculty of Education and, upon successful completion of the separate degree requirements of both Faculties, will be awarded two degrees: An Honours bachelor of arts (BA) and a bachelor of education (BEd) or A bachelor of arts (BA) and a bachelor of education (BEd) or An Honours bachelor of science (BSc) and a bachelor of education (BEd) or A bachelor of science (BSc) and a bachelor of education (BEd)

Letters of PermissionLetters of permission allow Faculty of Health students to receive credit at York for courses taken at other universities. In order to receive credit for such courses, students must obtain a letter of permission before enrolling. Application forms for letters of permission are available at Student Client Services or from the Current Students Web site at www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm. Courses that students propose to take on a letter of permission must be acceptable to the Faculty of Health teaching unit best able to judge their academic merit. The Faculty is under no obligation to accept courses taken without its permission. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible for a letter of permission; students on academic warning, debarment warning or academic probation are not eligible. In order to receive credit for courses taken on a letter of permission, students must arrange for the host institution to submit an official transcript to the Registrars Office. A minimum grade of C, as understood at York University, is required for credit to be granted. Grades earned in courses taken at other postsecondary institutions are not part of the students York transcript and are not incorporated into the students grade point average in the Faculty of Health. Several formal programs exist for students to pursue study at universities in other countries. Where formal programs do not exist, and academic and personal circumstances warrant, individual arrangements may be made. For further information, contact York International. Should a student leave York University to pursue study at another postsecondary institution without a letter of permission, upon return to York, a new application to York is required and all previous transfer credit will be reassessed.

Although the health and education courses are taken concurrently, they are counted separately by each Faculty. Grade point averages for courses in the two Faculties are also calculated separately. Thus, the 30 credits required for the BEd are independent of the 120 credits required for an Honours BA or BSc, or the 90 credits required for the BA or BSc. A student completing the requirements for both degrees would therefore complete a total of 150 credits for the Honours BA/BEd or Honours BSc/BEd or 120 credits for the BA/BEd or BSc/BEd.

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TESTS, EXAMS AND GRADE REAPPRAISALSTerm Work and TestsTerm work includes reports, assignments, essays, tests and other work assigned in a course, with the exception of the final examination. Deadline dates and dates for in-class tests and examinations will be specified in your course syllabus. When you do not or cannot write a mid-term examination (not held during the formal examination period), alternate arrangements to write the mid-term examination should be made within the duration of the course by the course director and you, at the discretion of the course director. All term work must be submitted by the first day of the official examination period of the term in which the course ends. Alternate Tests Yorks Counselling & Disability Services and the Registrars Office work in partnership to support alternate exam and test accommodation services for students with disabilities at the Keele campus. More information is available on the Current Students Web site at www.yorku.ca/altexams/. Students must be currently registered with Counselling & Disability Services to access alternate exam and test scheduling services. To register with Counselling & Disability Services, contact by phone at 416-736-5297 or in person at Room N110 of the Bennett Centre for Student Services. Religious Observance AccommodationTests York University is committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all members of the community, and to making accommodations for observances of special significance to adherents. Should any of the dates specified in your course syllabus for an in-class test or examination pose such a conflict for you, contact the course director within the first three weeks of class. Similarly, if an assignment to be completed in a lab, practicum placement, workshop, etc, is scheduled later in the term and poses such a conflict, contact the course director immediately. More information can be found on the Current Students Web site.

End-of-Term Percentage Restriction No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes that regularly meet on Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered in the compressed summer terms.

ExaminationsExaminations are important components of the educational process. Examinations are usually written tests, although some may have practical components. Examinations vary greatly in structure and content, depending on the subject area. Examination Period There is a final examination period at the end of each term. Examination Schedules The dates and times of formally scheduled examinations are listed on the Current Students Web site when they become available. Identification at Examinations You are required to present identification at each examination during the official examination period. The following items will be accepted: a YU-card with a photo a valid sessional identification card plus a photo-bearing form of identification such as a drivers licence or a passport a YU-card without a photo plus a photobearing form of identification such as a drivers licence or a passport

Language of Examinations The language or languages of instruction will normally be the language or languages of examination. Examination Answer Booklets Answer booklets are the property of the University. Examination booklets and other answer forms remain the property of the University. You may not remove them from the test or examination room, nor may you possess blank examination booklets.

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Examination Conflicts There are three types of undergraduate exam conflicts: 1. 2. 3. Two or more exams at the same time Three exams on the same day

NOTE: When you do not or cannot write a mid-term examination (not held during the formal examination period), alternate arrangements to write the mid-term examination should be made within the duration of the course by the course director and you, at the discretion of the course director. The Deferred Standing Agreement does not apply. Rewriting of an Examination

Exams during three consecutive periods in 24 hours, e.g. 7 pm to 10 pm the night before, then 9 am to noon and 2 pm to 5 pm the next day

There is no provision for rewriting a final examination to improve a final grade. Reviewing Graded Examinations

Resolving an Examination Conflict If you have a final undergraduate exam conflict, please fill out the exam conflict report form, available on the Current Students Web site. Alternate Examinations Yorks disabilities offices and the Registrars Office work in partnership to support alternate exam and test accommodation services for students with disabilities at the Keele campus. Before you submit your alternate exam and test request, you will need to register with Disability Services. If you are not currently registered, you can find registration information at http://www.yorku.ca/dshub/. Religious Observance AccommodationExaminations York University is committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all members of the community, and making accommodations for observances of special significance to adherents. Please note that to arrange an alternative date or time for an examination scheduled in the formal examination periods (December and April), you must complete an Examination Accommodation Form. Refer to the appropriate guidelines on Religious Observance Policy and Accommodation for Final Examinations on the Current Students Web site. Missed/Unable to Write Examination (Requests for Deferred Standing) You may be granted deferred standing if you miss or are unable to write your final examination at the scheduled time, or to submit your final assignment on the last day of classes. In order to apply for Deferred Standing, you must complete a Deferred Standing Agreement Form and reach an agreement directly with your course director for an alternate final examination date or for an extension to the deadline. The Deferred Standing Agreement Form facilitates the setting of an alternate date for writing a final examination or submitting a final assignment before Faculty deadlines. More information can be obtained from the Current Students Web site. Under properly controlled conditions, you may review your graded tests and examinations. Used final examination booklets, however, remain the property of the University and are retained by the teaching unit for a certain length of time before they are destroyed. More information and procedures for reviewing examinations may be obtained from the academic unit offering the course.

Requesting a Grade ReappraisalYou may, with sufficient academic grounds, request that a final grade in a course be reappraised (which may mean the review of specific pieces of tangible work). Non-academic grounds (such as illness or misfortune) are not relevant grounds for grade reappraisals; in such cases, students are advised to petition to their home Faculty. You are normally expected to contact the course director first to discuss the grade received and to request that your tangible work be reviewed. Tangible work may include written, graphic, digitized, modelled, video recording or audio recording formats, but not oral work. In the event that you are still not satisfied with your final grade or the course director is not available to review the work, you may submit a formal written request for a grade reappraisal to the department or unit in which the course is offered. The Senateapproved deadline for submitting grade reappraisals is February 15 for fall term grades, June 15 for fall/winter session and winter term grades, September 30 for summer session grades, or a minimum of 21 days from the release of grades, whichever is later. A request for a grade reappraisal may result in the original grade being raised, lowered or confirmed. More information may be obtained from the Current Students Web site or from the academic unit offering the course.

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GRADES AND ACADEMIC STANDINGGrading SystemExcept for courses offered on an ungraded or credit/nNo credit basis or taken under the pass/fail option (more information is available online at the Current Students Web site), courses in the Faculty of Health are graded according to the following scale. The grade point values are used to compute averages. NOTE: Only courses taken at York University are included in the grade point average. The percentages indicated are not part of the official grading scheme and are meant to be used as guidelines only. The letter-grade system is the fundamental system of assessment of performance in undergraduate programs at York University.

predominantly (or solely) on student presentations (e.g. Honours theses or graduate research papers not due by the drop date etc.) Practicum courses Ungraded courses Courses in Faculties where the drop date occurs within the first three weeks of classes Courses that run on a compressed schedule (a course that accomplishes its academic credits of work at a rate of more than one credit hour per two calendar weeks)

NOTE: Under unusual and/or unforeseeable circumstances that disrupt the academic norm, instructors are expected to provide grading schemes and academic feedback in the spirit of these regulations, as soon as possible. The receipt of graded feedback in advance of withdrawal (drop) deadlines will allow you to monitor your own progress in individual courses and provide the basis for you to make sound academic decisions about adding and dropping courses by the deadline. If you do not officially withdraw from (drop) the course by the deadline (using the online registration and enrolment system), you will receive a grade for the course. Failure to attend the course does not constitute withdrawal (or drop). See the Add and Drop Deadlines section in this Handbook or online at the Current Students Web site. Grades Distribution Adjustments Your final