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Faculty

A formal subdivision within the University. Faculties are responsible for the development, approval and administration of programs and courses related to specific degrees. See also School.

Fiat Lux - ‘Let there be light.’

The University’s motto and the words seen on its shield.

Final Grades

Grades recorded on the official academic transcript for completed courses. Students may access their final grades via the Bridge.

Full-time Student

Students enrolled in at least 9.0 credit hours per term (fall, winter) are considered full time. Students receiving student loans for full-time studies during summer must be registered in a minimum of 9.0 credit hours consecutively May - August. Additionally, condensed summer sessions may be eligible for loans. Students enrolled in Co-operative Education courses are considered full-time. Some exceptions to provincial/territorial student loan regulations exist. Students should contact Scholarships and Student Finance for eligibility requirements. For more information, see Registration, Full-time and Part-time.

Government or other agencies may require more than these minimums per term for loans or scholarships for which only full-time students are eligible.