3.3 Schulich School of Engineering - Course Work
Prerequisites
To register in an undergraduate course delivered by the Schulich School of Engineering, a student must have obtained a grade of at least "C-" or better in each prerequisite course.
Equivalent Courses
Approval may be given by the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) or by the relevant Department Head for a student to replace one or more courses in the Engineering program by registering in equivalent courses in other faculties. To receive credit, the student must normally obtain a grade of "C-" or higher.
Final Year Technical Options
A student in the final year of the Engineering undergraduate program, who has a high academic standing, may be permitted to substitute a graduate course(s) for a fourth-year departmental course(s) with the approval of the department. The undergraduate grading scheme will apply to this student.
Reduced Course Load
Students are encouraged to complete all courses for their year of program within each academic year, as this supports timely progression and access to future required courses. Students who have not yet been placed in a specific degree program and who choose to take fewer courses should be aware that doing so may delay their eligibility for program placement or their ability to register in subsequent required courses.
Part-Time Studies
Students who wish to take two or fewer courses in a Fall or Winter Term for valid reasons must request permission from the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). Valid reasons include (but are not limited to): inability to take courses due to missing prerequisites; inability to take courses due to not having been placed into a degree program; extraordinary extracurricular activities such as national team athletic training and competition; extenuating circumstances such as serious disability, illness, or family issues.
Students should be aware that many required courses are not offered in the evenings or during the Spring or Summer Intersession. As a result, completing an Engineering degree requires a significant time commitment on weekdays during several Fall and Winter Terms.
Students must also meet the regulation under 3.4 Academic Performance, Review, and Student Standing, which states that all degree requirements must be completed within eight calendar years.
Permission to Take Courses for Credit at Another Institution
Normally students are expected to complete their programs through courses taken at the University of Calgary. Students who wish to take a course elsewhere should obtain written permission from the Schulich School of Engineering before registering in the course, to ensure that it is acceptable for credit.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that an official transcript of grades is forwarded directly to the Registrar of the University of Calgary in order that the appropriate credit may be officially recorded. To receive transfer credit, a minimum grade of "C-" or equivalent must be obtained in each transfer course. (Under some circumstances students may also receive credit for courses with grades of "D" or "D+"). The grades obtained in such courses are not used in the computation of grade point averages for graduation purposes.