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Academic
POLICIES and PROCEDURES
CENTENNIALCOLLEGE.CAAcademic Policies and Procedures
Most Centennial programs are eight months to Connect with MyCentennial TRANSFER CREDIT FOR
three years in length. Bachelor’s degrees take four • myCentennial is a free web service that gives all GENERAL EDUCATION
years to complete. Upon successful completion registered students personalized, online access If you attended an accredited university or
of their program, all graduating students are to College announcements. E-mail, grades, another college, you may be eligible to apply for
awarded a diploma, certificate or bachelor’s timetables and research tools from any Internet transfer credit (OACs are not eligible for general
degree. This credential reflects the academic connection. myCentennial e-mail is a primary education credit).
standards established by the College for our source of communication from the College. A course-by-course match is required for the
programs, in conjunction with professional and • myCentennial can be accessed from the front program-mandated course.
educational agencies. page of the Centennial College website or
directly at my.centennialcollege.ca. For electives, it is not necessary to have a course-
Student Number
Enter: by-course match. For more information about
The first time you apply to the College, a nine-digit
1. Your login ID, which is your nine-digit student transfer credits, see page 15.
student number is assigned to you. It appears
on your admission and registration papers. That number
2. Your initial password which is your date of
Co-op Education
number is the key to accurately maintaining all Most three-year advanced diploma programs in
your records and files as a Centennial student. birth (Note: you will be asked to change the
password upon initial login.) business and engineering technology offer the
option of a co-op education. This arrangement
Academic Year For more information, call the Help Desk at combines academic courses and related paid work
We divide the calendar year into three semesters: 416-289-000, ext. 5280. experience with approved employers. In most
• Fall: September to December cases, your four-month work terms will alternate
• Winter: January to April General Education with academic terms (after semester 3), so you
• Summer: May to August To graduate from most programs, you must take won’t have the traditional summer break between
The academic year for most of our full-time, general education courses as described below. academic years.
post-secondary programs is two semesters. Some General education courses are offered in four
Co-op education staff work closely with students
programs use a three-semester format. You may categories:
to make their work experience as meaningful as
get more information about the academic year for • Arts in Society possible. However, finding and arranging for the
your program from any Enrolment Services Office. • Civic Life job is ultimately the student’s responsibility. Staff
Each semester is typically 15 weeks in length. • Social and Cultural Understanding also work with a wide variety of organizations in
Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of • Personal Understanding business and industry to promote the program and
Individual Privacy Act, under the legal authority of the • Science and Technology locate appropriate available positions.
Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Act R.S.O. 1980, In the first semester of most programs, your As part of your co-op education, we will help
Chapter 272, S.S.; R.R.O. 1980, Regulation 640, Centennial general education course is prescribed. This means you with:
College is required to have written consent from applicants your program requires that you take the assigned
• preparing your resumé
or students to release any information to a third party (e.g. course.
• learning job search techniques
employers, relatives, Social Services, Worker’s Safety and
Here are the general education requirements you • interviewing skills
Insurance Board or other government agencies).
will need to graduate: • defining on-the-job expectations
Two-semester programs • setting and achieving your objectives
MyCentennial: Your Academic
• developing your academic and career potential.
Record Online • one program-mandated general education
As a student of Centennial College, you have access course To qualify for co-op work terms, you must
to myCentennial, the College student portal that • one elective complete 80 per cent of year one courses,
takes information access to a whole new level. Visit Four-semester programs achieve a minimum grade of C in COMM-
myCentennial at my.centennialcollege.ca • one program-mandated general education 170/171 and a minimum GPA of 2.500 in
and go to ‘Centennial Links’. You will be able to: course Engineering Technology and Applied Science
• GNED-500 Global Citizenship and Business programs. An additional fee is
• pay fees including parking and locker
• one or two electives (depending on your payable to cover administrative costs (also
• register for your semester courses
program of study) see Co-op Education, page 18).
• view your grades
• view your unofficial transcript Six-semester programs For more information, call 416-289-5000,
• degree/diploma audit (an evaluation of your • one program-mandated general education ext. 2524.
academic record to determine if you are ready course
for graduation) • GNED-500 Global Citizenship Grade Report
• view ‘holds’ or restrictions on your registration • two electives Your grades are available to you online through
• access your personal information (view and myCentennial (my.centennialcollege.ca) at the end
If you are required to take additional English or of each semester. Grade reports are not mailed.
make changes to your address and phone
math courses due to your skills assessment results,
number) Because this is confidential information, we do not
or you must repeat prerequisites due to receiving
• view your fee statement give out grade information by phone.
failing grades, you should note that this could delay
• check your registration status
the completion of your program, that it will likely If you are enrolled in one of our degrees
• access and print your T2202A tax form(s)
require you to pay additional tuition fees, and that it offered jointly with UTSC or Ryerson
might affect your eligibility for financial aid. University, you will receive your grade report
from the university.
194 /Academic Policies and ProceduresGrade System Supplemental Exam Academic Standing
Students are often required to obtain passing The standings are determined on the basis of a
Letter Grade Numerical Grade Point
Grade Description Equivalents Equivalents
grades in their final examinations as well as full-time enrolment of a minimum of 70 per cent
(GPA) maintaining an overall passing grade in a course. of the course load for a given semester and are
A+ Outstanding achievement 90-100% 4.5 However, there may be times when a student who defined as:
A Excellent achievement 80-89% 4.0 has been passing all other requirements, fails a final
B+ Very good achievement 75-79% 3.5 examination due to extenuating circumstances. The Academic Description
Standing
B Good achievement 70-74% 3.0 College will provide an opportunity for the student
C+ Satisfactory achievement 65-69% 2.5 to raise the failing grade to the minimum passing Good Academic All school or program standards
C Acceptable achievement 60-64% 2.0 Standing (GS) have been met or exceeded.
grade. In this case, the student who is passing in
D+ Pass** 55-59% 1.5
the course, but fails the course as a result of failing These include a minimum term
D Pass** 50-54% 1.0
the final examination, may be permitted to write average of 2.00 and a pass in all
F Failure 0-49% 0
FNA Failure Non-attendance 0 a supplemental examination as determined by courses taken, but may be higher
P Pass (GPA neutral) the faculty and the Chair of the department. The for some programs.
I Incomplete* supplemental examination should normally occur Conditional (CS) A student will initially be placed
CIP Course in progress
within two weeks after the final grades are posted. on conditional academic standing
AEG Aegrotat standing
AUD Audit status Apprenticeship programs may have criteria and if their term grade point average
GNR Grade not reported falls between 1.00 and 1.99 or
processes for supplemental examinations that vary
NR Student currently enrolled in course, yet to be graded they have failed a course in the
from general College policy.
SUB Substitution of one required course by another current semester.
WNP Withdrew without academic penalty Procedures for supplemental examinations may vary
Probationary A student will be placed on
NGR No grade required among School departments and may vary based on
TCR Transfer credit (PB) probationary academic standing
accreditation requirements.
EXW Exceptional waiver if, while on Conditional Academic
* Satisfactory incomplete course work for reasons beyond
Supplemental exam results will not be substituted Standing, their term grade point
student’s control. The student has up to 12 calendar for the entire previous course grade but will be average falls between 1.00 and
months after the scheduled end of the course to complete computed as part of the final grade calculation. The 1.99, or they fail a course in
requirements as determined by the instructor who assigned
the ‘I’ and to thereby qualify for a passing grade. After 12 supplemental final examination will be designed the current semester. A student
calendar months, an outstanding ‘I’ grade will be converted to replace the final examination as described on will be placed on probationary
to ‘F’ or ‘FNA’, and thereafter, the course must be repeated to the course outline. The GPA will be calculated with academic standing if at the
achieve a passing grade.
the grade as usual to a maximum of 60 percent. conclusion of any semester their
** In some programs, these course grades may not be
considered as a passing grade, and a higher passing grade See your school program advisor or program term grade point average falls
may be required. coordinator for further details of the supplemental below 1.00.
Note: A different grade system, using numerical grades, exam process and grading. Academic Academic Suspension will result
applies to the Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) degree
Suspension (AS) when a student on Probationary
program and grade reports are issued by Ryerson University at Supplemental exams have a minimum fee of $35 for
the end of each semester. Standing maintains a term Grade
each supplemental exam administered to a student.
Point Average of 1.99 or lower or
Incomplete Grade Schools may determine a higher fee where costs
fails an additional course in the
associated with the examinations require it.
You may have done satisfactory work throughout relevant term. Such students will
a course, but were unable to complete all course be suspended from their program
Academic Continuance of study for a minimum of two
work for reasons beyond your control. In this
Students who meet or exceed school or program semesters and may be permitted
situation, your professor may agree to assign you
academic standards are considered to be in Good to resume their program upon
an “I” grade, to allow you time to complete the
Academic Standing (GS). It should be noted that the completion of the suspension.
missing work.
minimum academic progress standards are higher
As part of the “I” grade, your professor will set Academic A second academic suspension
in some programs due to external regulatory or
out what you need to do to get a final grade Debarment (AD) from the same program will
placement requirements. In such cases, students
in the course, and how much time you have to result in a two-year debarment
will be expected to adhere to those standards. Such from that program with the
complete the work (no more than one year after standards must be published and made available in
the “I” grade is posted). After one year the “I” option of re-applying for
writing to students prior to the beginning of their admission. During this period,
grade is converted to an “F” grade (failing grade)
enrolment in the program or as they are modified. the student will be permitted
and students have to repeat the course to obtain
credit. Students whose academic record does not meet to apply to another program
school or program standards are subject to the at the College.
following: Conditional Academic Standing (CS),
Probationary Academic Standing (PB), Academic
Suspension (AS), and Academic Debarment (AD),
and may require the approval of their program
Chair before being allowed to continue in the next
semester or program segment.
For unique conditions which relate to academic
continuance, refer to your program’s official
curriculum and/or the course outline.
The Academic Appeal Application form is available
from any Enrolment Services Office.
Refer to: The Student Code of Conduct Policy
and Procedures
Academic Policies and Procedures/ 195Successful Completion of Withdrawing Or Reducing Withdrawal Without Academic
Program Requirements Your Courses? What are The Penalty
Students must successfully complete all Implications (For students enrolled in full-time programs)
program requirements in order to be eligible for Before you withdraw from your program, or drop To withdraw from a program without academic
graduation, and may be required to complete said one or more courses, make sure you are aware penalty (i.e. without being penalized by a ‘F’
requirements prior to progressing from one level of of the deadlines to withdraw and how it effects or ‘FNA’ grade), you must submit an Intent
their program to the subsequent level. your academic record and fees and understand the to Withdraw Form to the Enrolment Services
consequences of dropping one or more courses or Office by the specified date in the semester. This
Academic Appeals withdrawing from your program. deadline is noted in the Important Dates Calendar
Students have the right to appeal any action Withdrawing or reducing (i.e. by dropping) courses issued during registration and is available in the
or decision which may affect the ultimate may have any of the following effects: Enrolment Services Office and on myCentennial.
evaluation of their performance in a course or
a. Change your eligibility for an OSAP loan. Petitions (Late Withdrawal)
program. Academic appeals are limited to matters
b. Extend the duration of your studies, or delay
affecting evaluation or decisions on Admission, In rare circumstances, the College may
your graduation.
Re-admission or Prior Learning Assessment & allow students to withdraw after the relevant
c. Add to your expenses via additional fees (i.e.
Recognition. deadline and receive either a partial refund or
the result of extending your studies).
To initiate a formal Academic Appeal of a grade, withdrawal without academic penalty.
d. Affect your ‘sponsorship’ arrangements.
the student must submit the appeal form within e. Affect your eligibility for inter-collegiate sports. Contact the Enrolment Services Office at 416-289-
10 working days of the date on which the student f. Impact prerequisites for upcoming semesters. 5300 for details about the petition process. Note
received notice of the final grade. Grades are that you must submit:
released on myCentennial and this is considered to Withdrawal From A Program a. the Intent to Withdraw Form,
be notification. Once registered, a seat in the class is reserved b. a one-to-two page compelling letter of
The Academic Appeal Application form is available for you. You are academically and financially explanation as to why you are making the
from any Enrolment Services Office. responsible for your program unless you officially request, and
withdraw by the given deadlines. To officially c. supporting documentation (e.g. doctor’s note if
Course Changes (Add/Drop) withdraw, you must submit an Intent to Withdraw you were ill)
You may add or drop courses during the first Form to the Enrolment Services Office. You will
Withdrawal From A Course
10 days of the semester or class without be given a date-stamped copy of the document
in return, and you should retain this as proof
Without Academic Penalty
academic penalty. To do this, you may use the
of withdrawal. The date your written notice of (For students enrolled in Continuing Education
web registration system available through
withdrawal is received is your effective date of courses in addition to full-time courses, if paid
myCentennial to add, drop or change sections. If
withdrawal. You are not officially withdrawn if separately)
your program does not allow you to change via
myCentennial you must complete a Request for you cease to attend classes, or verbally notify To withdraw from a Continuing Education course
Academic Change (Add/Drop) form available from your instructor, Enrolment Services staff, or other without academic penalty (i.e. without a ‘F’ or
any Enrolment Services Office. Your form must be College staff of your intent to withdraw. Should ‘FNA’ grade), you must officially withdraw by
signed by a school advisor, program coordinator or you cease to attend classes, and do not officially the mid-point of the course. The mid-point is
other school designate, in order to have the course withdraw, you will remain enrolled and will be reached when 50 per cent of the scheduled classes
drop(s) processed by Enrolment Services. assigned a ‘FNA’ (Fail Non-attendance) grade. (meetings) are completed.
Note: You must submit an Intent to Withdraw
Be careful when trying to drop a course. You Withdrawal From A CE Course
Form, even if you paid by Fee Deferral, RESP or
are not considered to have dropped the course
Instalment. Certain minimum non-refundable fees With Partial Refund Of Fees
officially if you ceased to attend classes, or merely
may apply. (For students enrolled in Continuing Education
notified your professor of your intent to drop the
courses in addition to full-time courses, if paid
course, or provided verbal notice to Enrolment
Withdrawal From A Full-time separately)
Services staff.
Program With Partial Refund To qualify for a partial refund of fees (i.e. the
Program Transfers Of Fees tuition component, less a $25 administrative
Current and past students may request a (For students enrolled in full-time programs) charge), you must officially withdraw by the
transfer into another program by completing an To qualify for a partial refund of the tuition following deadlines:
Application for Program Transfer form available component of fees, you must submit an Intent to • before the start of the first scheduled class, if
from the Enrolment Services Office. Program Withdraw Form to the Enrolment Services Office the course has four or fewer classes (meetings);
transfers are not automatic, however every effort within the first 10 days of the semester. After • before the start of the third scheduled class
will be made to accommodate your choice. Once this deadline passes, fees will not be reduced or (meeting), if your course has more than four
a transfer is approved, you will receive credit for refunded. This deadline also applies to students who meetings;
any courses you have already completed in the have paid their tuition using a loan from OSAP. • 30 calendar days after receiving print-
program that you are currently registered in, which Your refund will consist of the tuition you have based course materials. If you are enrolled
are common with the program you transfer into. paid for the current semester, less $100 ($500 for in online courses, please check our website
international students) ) plus other non-refundable at centennialcollege.ca/dl. Click on “Online
fees. A different refund process applies to the Programs” and “Important Dates” for
BScN program (check with the Enrolment Services withdrawal deadlines.
Office). You will also receive a 100 per cent refund
of any advance payment you’ve made for future
semesters. Note that fees such as the student
services fee, instalment plan fee, OSAP fee-deferral
fees, skills assessment fee, late fee, are non-
refundable.
196 /Academic Policies and ProceduresHow Are Refunds Issued? Academic Transcript Photo ID
A refund cheque will be mailed even if you paid The academic transcript is the official record of Your Centennial College photo identification
by credit card. If you registered online, the refund your academic activity at Centennial College. card is used to access many College services, for
will be issued to the credit card. Please allow a You may view your unofficial transcript by using examination identification purposes, and is issued
minimum of two weeks for processing. A minimum myCentennial (my.centennialcollege.ca). To request to full-time new entrants through the Enrolment
of two weeks is required for processing however an official version of your transcript, you can use Services Office. A $12 fee will be charged to
longer wait times may be experienced during peak one of the following methods. A fee per copy will replace any lost or stolen cards.
processing periods. be charged. To obtain your card, you must be enrolled in
1. Your fastest method: access your myCentennial courses for the current semester and present
Tax Receipts (T2202A) one piece of official, government-issued photo-
and select “Order Transcript” and follow the
T2202A official information will be made available identification at the time of having your picture
steps to request a transcript for pick-up at the
taken. Acceptable photo-ID includes: a valid
online through myCentennial by February 28 each Progress Campus Student Services Hub or have passport, age of majority card, valid driver’s
year. T2202A forms are not mailed. it mailed to a specific location. This service is licence, your Canadian citizenship card, or the
expected to be available in Fall 2009. certificate of Indian status card. The Ontario Health
Time Limit on Credits and 2. Complete a Request for Academic Transcript Card and the TTC Metropass will not be accepted
Graduation form (available in the Enrolment Services Office as proof of your identity. Check myCentennial for
You are usually expected to complete your and at centennialcollege.ca) and submit it to photography dates and times throughout the year.
program within the following time limits, based on the Enrolment Services Office. You must present Students registered in programs at The Centre for
your original date of registration: photo identification (Student ID card or driver’s Creative Communications campus must obtain
• one-year program – up to two years licence) when requesting your transcript. student photo ID cards from this campus location.
• two-year program – up to four years 3. If you are applying to another Ontario college
• three-year program – up to five years or university, order your transcript online at Address or Name Change
• continuing education, post-secondary ontariocolleges.ca. Please be sure to tell us of any change in your
programs – five years 4. Mail or fax a written request to the Enrolment address and home or business phone numbers
Services Office at 416-289-5232. The Enrolment so we can make sure important information
You’ll need written approval from your program reaches you. You can change your address through
Services Office will only service mailed or faxed
Chair or Director to extend the time limit. myCentennial, or by notifying us in writing. You are
requests which contain the following required
If you have to take time off from your studies, you information: responsible to ensure your correct address is on
can re-enter your program without going through file with the College.
• your full name (plus any previous name)
the admission process again, as long as you are • your Centennial College student number Be sure to also change your address with the
still within the time limits listed above. Use a • your date of birth Student Financial Services Office if you are
Re-Admit/Program Transfer form, available from • a legible copy of a valid photo identification receiving OSAP. Include your student number, if
any Enrolment Services Office to start your course (e.g. driver’s licence or passport) which also possible, along with your old and new address and
work again. phone numbers. If you change your name during
shows your signature
your studies at Centennial, let us know so we can
• your handwritten signature on your academic
Re-admission/Program keep your student record complete and accurate.
transcript request letter Bring proof of your name change (driver’s licence
Continuance • a daytime phone number or marriage certificate, for example) in-person to
Students are subject to the regulations of the • your current return address any Enrolment Services Office.
College regarding probation, suspension or • the person and address (e.g. institution,
expulsion from their program. Students may be college or university) to whom your Confidentiality
denied permission to continue their studies, or to Centennial transcript should be mailed. Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection
return to their program, if they do not maintain the Should you fax your request, there is no need to of Privacy Act requires that the College protect
required academic standing. also send your request by mail. Kindly address student privacy. This means we cannot give any
transcript-related mail to: information about you to anyone outside the
Enrolment Services Office College, not even a parent or guardian, spouse,
Transcript Services, Progress campus family or friend. We cannot release, for example,
Centennial College information on your:
P.O. Box 631, Station A • address and phone number
Toronto, ON Canada • student status
M1K 5E9 • timetable
• grades and academic record
Verbal requests (e.g. via the phone) for academic
• attendance.
transcripts will not be accepted. Transcript
requests are normally serviced within five to 10 If you need proof of academic achievement for
working days after receipt of the request – longer an employer, arrange for an official transcript
during peak service times. Centennial College is (see Academic Transcript). We will not release
not responsible for transcripts which are lost or information to you over the phone.
delayed in the mail. Should you owe fees or fines, Under unusual circumstances (e.g. an international
transcripts will not be provided. student who names someone in this country
to act on their behalf), you can make special
arrangements, in writing, for the release of
information to someone else. Contact the
Enrolment Services Office for details.
Academic Policies and Procedures/ 197Policies and Procedures Resolution Sanctions
There are a number of policies and procedures It is not necessary to file a formal complaint in Students of the College community who violate
that govern the way we behave at the College. order to resolve a conflict. Where appropriate, the College policies and procedures are subject to
These policies (academic and non-academic) parties in a dispute will be encouraged to resolve sanctions ranging from temporary dismissals (from
are available at our website and in offices such their conflict through an informal, early resolution class) and verbal warning to suspensions and
as Student Relations, Advising, CCSAI (Student process. If you have questions about any policy or expulsions. Many sanctions can be appealed on
Association) and Enrolment Services. process, a good place to start is by contacting the specified grounds.
All members of the College community have Student Relations Office at 416-289-5000, Policies which govern the behaviour and conduct
rights and responsibilities. It is important that ext. 2499. of students:
everyone in our College community be aware of If you are involved in or wish to make a complaint • Academic Honesty
these rights and responsibilities and adhere to involving a dispute with any member of the • Grade Appeals
them upon enrolment. Most importantly, everyone College community, you can submit a complaint. • Disruptive Student Behaviour in the Classroom
at the College has the right to work/study/learn For information or assistance in making a and Other Learning Environments
in an environment that is respectful and free complaint or resolving a dispute, consult with: • Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
from discrimination, harassment and disturbance. • Student Relations Office • Student Code of Conduct
Everyone shares the responsibility to educate • 416-289-5000, ext. 2499 • Violence Prevention Policy
themselves on College policies, procedures and • Academic Department
Other policies (such as College Posting Policy) will
regulations and ensure adherence. • CCSAI (Student Association) Office
also be available through appropriate offices.
Board of Governors
2009/2010
Kim Brown
Abena Buahene
Ann Buller, President
Juan Carranza
David Garner
Delois Gittens
Alan Hare
Garth Jackson
Mary Catherine Lindberg
John Montgomery, Chair
Dr. James Norrie
Cheryl Phillips
Sharon Shelton
David Sloan
John Wabb
Debra Warren
Effective June 2009
198 /Academic Policies and ProceduresGraduation
Graduation From A Program
To graduate from a Centennial College program,
you must do the following:
1. Satisfactorily complete all the required courses
which comprise your certificate, diploma, or
degree program with a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
2. Ensure that at least 25 per cent of the courses
comprising your program are completed at
Centennial College.
3. At the beginning of the semester in which you
expect to complete all graduation requirements,
submit an Application to Graduate form to the
Enrolment Services Office. On this form, you
must identify the name of the program (e.g.
Computer Systems Technology – Networking),
and the number of the program (e.g. CENT
Code 3405) you are completing. Unless you
signal your intent to graduate by submitting an Diploma in a Second Major Curriculum and
Application to Graduate form, the Enrolment Some of our programs offer several options or Regulation Changes
Services Office will not act to audit your choices of major. After you’ve graduated in one Centennial College makes every effort to offer
eligibility for graduation. major or option, you may study for a diploma programs and courses as described in this
in another major in the same program without calendar. However, the College reserves the right
Online Degree/Diploma Audit repeating the common courses. You will need to cancel or change courses, programs, fees,
Use myCentennial (my.centennialcollege.ca) approval from your program Chair to do this. admission requirements, locations and regulations,
to conduct an online audit of your progression where necessary.
The total courses required for you to complete
towards graduation. If a course is cancelled, we’ll refund your fees
the new option will be based on the graduation
or you may transfer to another course in that
requirements (curriculum) in effect at the time semester. Usually, we notify you by mail or phone,
Eligibility you enrol in that option. Projects and field work so be sure we have your current address and home
When you’ve completed all the requirements may not be carried over and you must complete and business phone numbers. In the event that a
of your program satisfactorily, you’re ready to required general education electives. program must be suspended or cancelled, we’ll
graduate. Receiving your degree, diploma or make every effort to enable students to complete
certificate means you have: Double Diplomas their program.
• successfully completed a prescribed program of A Centennial graduate may study for a diploma or If this situation arises, your program Coordinator
instruction certificate in a different program without repeating or departmental Chair will be able to give you
• been approved for graduation by the College common courses, with the program Chair or more information.
Board of Governors. Coordinator’s approval. The total courses required
You may receive only one certificate, diploma or to complete the new program will be determined Centennial College Alumni
degree at each level in your field. If you’re working by its curriculum. Association Inc.
towards a diploma, you ordinarily won’t be The Alumni Association represents the more than
granted a certificate or diploma at a lower level in Convocation and your DEGREE/ 85,000 graduates of Centennial College. As a
your field. To do this, you would have to withdraw Diploma/Certificate graduate you become a lifetime member and have
from the longer program and have completed all A highlight of the Centennial year is our main an opportunity to maintain your special ties to the
the requirements for a certificate or diploma at the convocation and graduation ceremonies, held College and your colleagues by participating in the
lower level. in June. At this time, degrees, diplomas and Association.
certificates are presented to students who have The Association’s objectives are to facilitate
Honours Designation successfully completed their programs. Graduates fellowship and communication among members
Centennial College recognizes outstanding may invite two guests to join them in the and to provide a means for members to contribute
scholastic achievement by issuing Honours celebration, which usually includes a guest speaker to the betterment of the College.
and High Honours designations to eligible and reception.
graduates of all programs. These designations are We sponsor many programs and services for
We encourage graduates to participate in this graduates, and assist groups who wish to organize
noted on the student’s diploma or certificate, and memorable occasion. If, for some reason, you
are based on the following criteria: reunions and alumni events.
are unable to attend the ceremony, you may
• Honours – a cumulative Grade Point Average pick up your certificate, diploma or degree from Our board of directors is composed of dedicated
(GPA) equal to or greater than 3.900, but less the Progress Enrolment Services Office after volunteers from various programs of study and all
than 4.300 (> = 3.900, < 4.300) on a scale of Convocation. Degrees, diplomas or certificates will walks of life. If you would like to share your time,
4.500. be available for pick-up for one week after the energy and expertise, or if you have simply fallen
• High Honours – a cumulative Grade Point convocation ceremonies, after which time they will out of touch and want to start receiving the alumni
Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 4.300 be mailed. magazine or your alumni card, please contact the
(> = 4.300) on a scale of 4.500. Alumni Office at 416-289-5218, fax 416-289-5237,
Should you require a replacement, a fee of or e-mail: alumni@centennialcollege.ca or visit our
$50 will be charged. office located in the Student Centre at Progress
campus or our website: centennialcollege.ca/
alumni
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