Institute and Academic Regulations
SAIT Continuing Education 2009/2010INSTITUTE REGULATIONS For information on Student Code of Conduct, Injury to Persons/Damage to Property, Liquor, Tobacco and Drugs, Acceptable Use of SAIT’s Computer System, Unauthorized Entry and Use of Institute Equipment or Services or Copyright Laws, please visit www.sait.ca. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Below is a condensed version of SAIT’s Academic Regulations. AUDITING A COURSE
A student may audit a course by declaring their intention at the time of registration. Full fees are paid. The student will participate in the course but will not be formally evaluated on their performance. An “AUD” grade will appear on the student transcript and will not be changed to a letter grade or credit. PREREQUISITES
Many higher level courses require knowledge of material covered in other courses. Prerequisites are used to ensure a student has the required background to successfully complete the course. RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
A suggested prerequisite is a success factor for taking the course for sequencing and skill building for the next level course. Bypassing a suggested prerequisite does not give credit for the course. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Special requirements such as certificates, license or special skills should be checked the first day of class. It is your responsibility to observe the prerequisites identified for a course. SAIT has the right to exclude from any class a student without prerequisites who cannot cope with course content or is slowing class progress. SAIT does not guarantee the academic success of any student in any program. WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
Students may withdraw from a course without academic penalty by submitting written notification to Customer Services before 70 per cent of the course hours have been taught. Students who stop attending classes and do not follow official withdrawal procedures will be assigned a failing grade. COURSE REGISTRATION TRANSFERS
To transfer or change your registration from one session/course to another, Customer Services must receive your request in writing before the course start dates. A minimum of three (3) working days notice must be received for courses of 18 hours or less. Transfers are based on course availability. REVIEWING COURSE GRADES
Review your grades online by logging into www.mySAIT.ca with your nine-digit Student ID number and your six-digit PIN. Select the myStudent tab, Student Records and then Final Grades to see your final course mark or Grade Detail to see a breakdown of assignments in your course. For further information regarding this process, please e-mail advising@sait.ca. GRADE APPEAL
A student may appeal a grade in any course within 30 calendar days of the final exam at a fee of $35. The Grade Appeal form is available from www.mySAIT.ca. For details on how to appeal, please visit www.sait.ca/coned. TRANSCRIPTS
An official transcript is a complete and unabridged academic record of achievement at SAIT. Complete a Request for Transcript form and forward it to Customer Services. Forms are available online. To print out a form, go to www.mySAIT.ca, click on SAIT Transcript Request form. A fee of $10 (GST included) is charged for each copy of the transcript and should accompany the request form. Transcripts will be mailed directly to the institution or agency requested. Student records are confidential; therefore, transcripts will only be issued on written authority of the student. Unofficial transcripts are available online by logging into www.mySAIT.ca, selecting the myStudent tab, then clicking on Student Records and then Academic Transcript. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Students may use up to a maximum of 50 per cent transfer credit towards a SAIT credential. Transfer credit includes any SAIT course previously used to obtain another SAIT credential. TRANSFER CREDIT
Credit may be granted for courses completed at other post-secondary institutions or for demonstrated equivalent experiential learning. The applicant must have achieved a minimum of “C” or 65 per cent. Some courses may stipulate a higher grade requirement. Education taken within a five to seven year time will be evaluated. Students must apply for credit at the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition office (MC221) and will be required to submit a transcript, detailed course outline, including hours of instruction. PLAR credits granted will indicate a CR (Credit) on the transcript, which is not factored into the students GPA. Fees do apply. Granting of credit at SAIT should not be interpreted as acceptance by any other educational institution. CHALLENGE EXAMS
Students who have completed a similar course at another postsecondary institute, or who have work experience directly related to course content, may choose to write a challenge exam. Please contact the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition office for details. Fees do apply. DECLARING YOUR PART-TIME PROGRAM
Students taking courses part-time through continuing or distance education should complete the program declaration form and indicate the program they are working towards. Students who declare their program will be able to see it reflected in www.mySAIT.ca and on their academic transcripts. Declaring a program will ensure that students are audited at the time of completion for the courses within their current certificate. Students also may be eligible for financial aid funding. (Courses must be completed within five years to be eligible for a certificate.) The Part-Time Continuing Education Studies Program Declaration Form can be printed from the Forms section of www.mySAIT.ca. PROGRAM LENGTH
Students enrolled in a diploma program must complete all required courses within seven years to be eligible for a diploma. Students enrolled in a certificate program must complete all required courses within five years to be eligible for a certificate.
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