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The deadline to Withdraw from winter semester courses is approaching this April 1. Withdrawing from a course will leave a “W” on your transcript, but this does not impact your Grade Point Average (GPA).

Usually when you ask an Advisor if you should withdraw from a course we will ask:

• Have you spoken with your professor to see if there’s still a chance to be succesful with the course? Some situations merit extensions, I grades, or Withdraws with Cause.
• Are you going to impact your funding if you become Part Time as a result of withdrawing from a course? Questions about funding can often be answered by Student Awards & Financial Aid, E102.
• Is the course an admission requirement for a program you have applied for (and have received conditional admission?) – if so, it’s likely more important to stay in the course. Please ask your Advisor and speak with your Professor.

Here’s the official information from the main MtRoyal.ca website:

Withdrawal from a Course

If you wish to stop attending a class after the last date to drop a course or cancel your registration, you must complete a Course or Complete Withdrawal Request Form on or before the last day to withdraw.

If you withdraw from a class you will receive a “W” grade. “W” grades are not included in the calculation of your grade point average (GPA).

If you do not officially withdraw from course(s) that you have stopped attending, you will receive an “F” grade for those courses. “F” grades are included in the calculation of your GPA and could have a serious impact on your academic status at Mount Royal.

Students are encouraged to consult with their instructor and/or academic advisor before making a decision to withdraw from a course.

Students who withdraw from a course or the University will NOT receive a fee refund.

Students are encouraged to check with the Student Awards and Financial Aid office if you currently have a student loan or have had a confirmation of enrolment form to make sure you are aware of the implications of withdrawing from the course.

Withdrawal with Cause
You may request approval for a course or complete withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline based on the following reasons:

1. Serious illness, verified by a physician’s letter; or;
2. Severe emotional distress, verified in writing from Student Counselling Services or other registered mental health care professional.

You must complete a Request for Late Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s Office and return it with supporting documentation to the Registrar’s Office on or before the last day of classes. If you follow the proper procedure, you will receive a “Withdrawal with Cause” (WC) on your permanent academic record for all withdrawn courses.

Please consult the University Calendar for additional details regarding withdrawal from courses or complete withdrawal from the University.

Help out your fellow students and save some cash!

On Tuesday, March 23rd and Wednesday, March 24th, 2010, the Library will take up to $5.00 off your fines with a donation to the Student Food Bank.  For more information, please see the Circulation / Reserve Desk or call 440-6019.

Items in high demand include: powdered or canned milk, canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, sugar, coffee, tea, peanut butter, baby food and formula.  There is also a great need for toothpaste, toothbrushes, liquid hand soap, baby care items, toilet paper and feminine hygiene products.

Don’t have Library fines but still want to help?  Feel free to drop your food items off at the Circulation / Reserve Desk on March 23rd or 24th.

The Fall 2010 Registration Access Dates have been posted. On April 9th you can look up your first day to pick classes for the Fall semester. You’ll also be able to see the schedule of classes, so you can start planning your courses even before you’re actually able to register!

Read all about checking your registration access date on the Registration page.

Check other important dates for Fall 2010 here on the Critical Dates & Deadlines page.

http://www.mtroyal.ca/awards

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
9:30 – 2:30 pm
Mount Royal University – Main Street

• • • * Over 80 employers – Hundreds of job openings
      * Apply for summer, part-time and full-time jobs
      * Network with professionals in your field
      * Bring your Resume – Dress for Success
      * Come prepared!

At the Career Fair employers are looking for students to fill their key employment positions. These positions vary from part time/summer opportunities, all the way to full time graduate level professional jobs.

Employers who attend are looking for students from almost every program here on campus. They want students to ask questions — request information.

Don’t assume that “what the company has to offer” is strictly based on their name or the main service they provide. Your future job could be anywhere.

First impressions do make an impact. Dress for the job you want, review job postings before you attend, and customize your resume.

Click here for more (printable)  tips on how to prepare.

This is one of the many events and services brought to you by Career Services. Your tuition covers all of their services – take advantage! Read the rest of this entry »

Just like Mount Royal, the new logo is dynamic and unique. It reflects our rich history and celebrates our aspiration to become a premier undergraduate university in Canada.

Watch for the new logo around campus this week. Download it as wallpaper for your mobile phone or desktop. Read an article on the Mount Royal website about how strong input from students helped create the logo, and find out more about the symbolism behind it.

Wear the new logo with pride — new logo T-shirts will be for sale in the BookStore for the special price of $6.50 between Feb. 25 and Feb. 27.

You might not realize how many choices for majors and minors are available here at Mount Royal. Next Thursday February 25th you can chat with Faculty & Advisors on MainStreet between 10-2pm.

• Bachelor of Arts — Anthropology, English, History, Policy Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
• Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)— Accounting, General Management, Human Resources, Marketing
• Bachelor of Communication — Information Design, Journalism, and Public Relations
  
• Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science — Cellular and Molecular Biology, General Science, Geology, Health Science

For majors in Arts, Science, and the BBA students can also plan a minor into their electives and General Education courses:

• Anthropology
• Art History
• Economics
• Education
• English
• French
• History
• Humanities
• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Policy Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• Women’s Studies

Stop by Main Street to chat with Faculty & Advisors from each of the majors & minors. Read the rest of this entry »

Check our website for the details – we’re online three times a week taking your questions about academic advising, course selection, GPA, admission requirements, and more.

So if you have questions about your program, come chat live with an academic advisor Monday/Thursday 10-12, Tuesday 1-3. See you online!

There are over two million dollars in scholarships and awards available to students each year – and we want you to get your piece of it!

Want to learn more? Visit the info sessions THIS WEEK:

Feb 8 1:00 – 2:00pm EA2067
Feb 9 2:00 – 3:00pm EA2067
Feb 11 1:00 – 2:00pm E157
Feb 23 1:00 – 2:00pm EB1011

The application brings you the awards you qualify for, all you have to do is apply.Do it now – the deadline is March 1!

Here’s a linked snapshot of the website:

Take note – you can chat with an Awards Advisor right in their website!