ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Saint Paul University applies the same academic regulations as the University of Ottawa, and more specifically those of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences when regulations differ from one faculty to the other, on occasion providing specifics that are detailed in each of the following sections.

For this purpose, it is understood that when reviewing the University of Ottawa regulations, "University of Ottawa" must be replaced by "Saint Paul University" and vice versa.

The Academic Regulations are set out below in three parts:

 

PREAMBLE

Saint Paul University is a Catholic university canonically established by the Holy See and thus subject to Canon Law and all pertinent Church documents as implemented in Canada.

Saint Paul University is committed to supporting students in their efforts to achieve their goals in regards to academic success. To this end, the University ensures the quality and relevance of its academic programs and develops a support network of services to help students throughout their university experience.

For their part, students must assume certain responsibilities. More specifically:

New academic regulations and changes to existing regulations take effect on May 1 of each year. New courses and new programs or changes to existing courses and programs take effect on May 1 or September 1 of each year, at the discretion of the faculty involved

 

Part A: Joint Academic Regulations

Regulation A-1 - Bilingualism

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation A-2 - Courses

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa, except for section 2.3 which shall read as follows:

In the Faculty of Canon Law, the Faculty of Theology, the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Human Sciences, with one exception below, course attendance (and, consequently, if it can be an element of evaluation and a condition of final exam participation) is left to the professor’s discretion.

For graduate programs at the School of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality, course attendance is mandatory, with permitted absences not exceeding 20% ​​of class hours.

Regulation A-3 - Grading System

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

 

Definition

Letter grade

Numeric value

Percentage value 

Exceptional

A+

10

90-100

Excellent

A

9

85-89

 

A-

8

80-84

Very Good

B+

7

75-79

 

B

6

70-74

Good

C+

5

65-69

 

C

4

60-64

Passable

D+

3

55-59

 

D

2

50-54

Failure

E

1

40-49

 

F

0

0-39

 

ABS

0

Absent

 

EIN

0

Failure/Incomplete

 

Regulation A-4 - Academic Integrity and Academic Fraud

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

Regulation A-5 - Religious Accommodations

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation A-6 – Academic Accommodations

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation A-7 – Record Retention

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa, with the following precision:

In section 7.1, the Registrar Services record is considered to be the student’s official record.

Regulation A-8 - Evaluation of Student Learning

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa, with the following precision:

In section 8.7, each student who obtains an «E» as a final grade for a course does not have the right to a supplemental exam in the Faculty of Canon Law, in the Faculty of Theology, in the Faculty of Philosophy and in the Faculty of Human Sciences.

Regulation A-9 – Revision of Grade and Appeal

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

Regulation A-10 – Appeal of Decision – Saint Paul University

For all academic matters, a student may appeal a decision to the Interpretation of Academic Regulations Committee (IARC).  However, the student must have exhausted all internal remedies prior to proceeding with an appeal.

A student who wishes to contest a decision must do so within ten business days by lodging his appeal in writing to the IARC president, position held by the secretary general of the University.  The appeal request must include:

As soon as the appeal is received, a copy of all the documentation provided is sent to the faculty concerned. The faculty must provide its comments within fifteen working days.

Once the faculty's comments have been received, they are sent to the student who must respond within fifteen working days, after which the IARC will proceed with the appeal.

The president will then convene the IARC.  The student will then be invited to present his appeal and answer questions before the IARC.

In general, the IARC renders its decision within the same day of the hearing.  However, sometimes the committee may request additional information in order to make its decision.

The decision is communicated the following week via e-mail.

IARC decisions are final and without appeal.

The IARC is a committee of the Senate.     

 

Part B: Undergraduate Academic Regulations


Regulation B-1 - Categories and Status of Undergraduate Students

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precision:

Regulation B-2 - Program of Studies

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa, with the following addition to the category of offered programs (section 2.1) :

Regulation B-3 - Admission to a Program

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precision:

Regulation B-4 - Registration

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precision:

Regulation B-5 - General Policy on Unit Transfers

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation B-6 - Prior-Learning Recognition

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation B-7 - Academic Standing, Probation and Mandatory Withdrawal for Undergraduate Programs

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation B-8 - Conditions for Obtaining a Degree, Certificate or Diploma

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation B-9 - Distinctions

Governor General’s Silver Medal

This medal is awarded at the Spring Convocation.

The Silver Medal is awarded to  the student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor degree program or the equivalent, taking into account the following criteria: 

The Registrar Services manage the selection process.

In addition, Saint Paul University applies sections 9.4 and 9.5 of the University of Ottawa regulation.


Part C : Graduate Academic Regulations

 

Regulation C-1 - Categories and Status of Graduate Students

Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

Regulation C-2 - Admission to Graduate Programs

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

Regulation C-3 – Graduate Enrollment and Leaves of Absence

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

Regulation C-4 – Academic Standing for Graduate Studies

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation C-5 – Graduate Research: Supervision, Ethics

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precision:

Regulation C-6 – Time Limits for Completion of Graduate Degrees and Diplomas Requirements

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation C-7 - Thesis

 Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa with the following precisions:

Regulation C-8 – Major Research Paper

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa.

Regulation C-9 – Conditions for Obtaining a Graduate Degree or Diploma and Medals

Saint Paul University applies the regulation of the University of Ottawa, except for section 9.3 which should read as follows:

Governor General’s Gold Medal

One medal is awarded at the Spring Convocation.

The Gold Medal is awarded to  the student who achieves the highest level of academic excellence in a master's or doctoral degree program, taking into account the following criteria: 

The Registrar Services manage the selection process.