Glossary of Terms
For better or worse, post-secondary education comes with a vocabulary all it’s own. While some of this vocabulary may not be common in every-day life, it is key to understanding the how post-secondary education works.
| When referring to courses or programs, this typically means it is a ‘university’ academic course that is part of a degree or a course that transfers credit to a university degree, as opposed to those referred to as vocational or career (applied) courses and programs. | |
| The minimum courses, marks and other conditions that must be met (and proof provided of meeting them) in order to be considered for admission to any post-secondary program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not always guarantee admission. | |
| The way in which admission requirements to post-secondary programs are evaluated. There are three basic processes: Open; Limited; Selective. | |
| An academic credential awarded for two years (60 credits) of study in a defined program of courses in the Arts or Sciences. The required courses were established by the government ministry and is the same at all public institutions where the degree is offered. It is also guaranteed a block transfer of 60 university credits within the BC system. | |
| The BC Council on Admissions and Transfers, a government ministry agency, is where the online BC Transfer Guide is found. This resource shows how academic courses taken at one institution transfer to other institutions in BC (www.bccat.ca). BC has the most highly transferable post-secondary system in Canada. | |
| When researching potential careers, students can map out many different paths that a career field can offer; this is separate from the Education Path that leads to these career opportunities. Completing a diploma or degree in a specific field of study (eg. Computing science) is just the starting point. Students need to understand there will be multiple paths they can follow in any career once they start work. Understanding career path options can help students make choices on courses and other learning experiences while completing their post-secondary program. | |
| Usually referred to ‘Co-op’ education, this department at many institutions provides the opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience by competing for ‘fully paid, semester-long work placements’ with employers in jobs that are related to their program of study. Co-op can help students make decisions on career paths, and support financing their studies. Employers use co-op as a way to preview potential future employees. | |
| Public institutions with the title of College in BC are governed under the College & Institute Act, the legislation that defines their role in the post-secondary system. This ensures the quality of courses and programs offered at colleges is of a consistently high standard and supports the transfer system. Colleges used to only offer trades, vocational and applied career programs, as well as university transfer courses in first and second year. Now many also offer a limited number of full bachelor’s degrees, including unique applied degrees. | |
| The formal piece of paper-often framed by graduates-that confirms the student has met all program requirements and awarded their Certificate, Diploma or Degree. Credentials include the name of the program and the formal name and logo or seal of the institution that has awarded it. Confirmation that the credential has been awarded is also included on the official Transcript that records all final results of all courses taken by students. | |
| The ‘numerical value’ given to an individual course, and the basis of how tuition and student fees are calculated, and credentials are structured. Most courses in certificate, diploma and degree programs, at almost all institutions, have a value of 3 credits. Fees are calculated ‘per credit’ in most of these programs and what defines ‘full-time’ vs. ‘part-time’ study is usually based on the number of credits a student is taking in a semester. | |
| There are four major types of degrees available for post-secondary students: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees—a few degrees with the title ‘Doctor of ..’ are not considered to be Doctoral degrees, but unique professional degrees. This is also the sequence in which degrees are typically earned. It can take from 2 - 10 years to complete one or more degrees, depending on the degree and the field of study. | |
| These are the three kinds of costs directly associated with a post-secondary program of any kind: tuition fees; institutional and student union fees; and books and supplies. In order to accurately calculate the cost of any program, it’s important to include all three. If a student leaves home to study in another city, these educational costs are often less than the ‘living costs’ that must also be calculated separately, to get the total cost of post-secondary. | |
| The sequence of post-secondary programs and credentials that must be earned to achieve the starting point of an employment or career objective. Students often express career plans as “I want to be a …” but they need to map out the path of education and training they will need to get there and then evaluate how realistic that is for them. | |
| For the purpose of student loans and financial aid, taking three academic courses per semester is normally considered to be ‘full-time’ study; for some scholarships, students may be required to take at least four courses per semester. In many post-secondary programs, students are limited to taking five courses (or 15 credits) per semester, which is considered a typical full-time student course schedule. | |
| This stands for Grade Point Average, which is a calculation of the overall average of marks in courses taken, normally using a 4-point scale. High school GPA can be used as an admissions requirement by post-secondary institutions, and the marks for courses taken in college or university are typically recorded as a GPA for each semester and a cumulative figure (CGPA) for the overall average of marks in the program of study. Each post-secondary institution may have slight variations on how their points are awarded (eg. ‘A’ marks = 4.0). | |
| The term that covers the wide range of both programs and occupations related to our health care system. Health care programs, from Certificates to Graduate and Professional degrees, train our health care providers, but there are also many non-medical occupations within the business and administrative side of the system. | |
| The academic disciplines that study human society and culture, typically including ancient and modern languages, law and politics, literature, philosophy, geography, history, religion, visual and performing arts, and musicology. | |
| This third type of post-secondary institution (in addition to Colleges and Universities) often includes the word ‘Technology’ in their name, and typically offers programs focused in a particular field of study. Along with the three ‘public’ Institutes in B.C., there are a significant number of private, for-profit post-secondary businesses using the title of Institute. | |
| The process that allows students to build a second credential on their first one; for example, a Diploma that ladders into a Degree program means students get up to two years of credit for their diploma and only have to complete two more years to earn their degree. | |
| The academic disciplines that include the Humanities, but embrace a much broader scope of subjects. A typical liberal arts degree program is interdisciplinary, covering subjects within the humanities, as well as social, natural and formal sciences. A liberal arts education is one that should not only challenge students to consider how to solve problems, but also train them to ask which problems to solve and why, preparing them for positions of leadership and service. | |
| The process by which students are admitted to programs that have only a limited number of spaces available—most certificate and diploma programs use this process. Rather than reviewing all applications and selecting those considered the best, applicants can be offered one of these spaces as soon as they are deemed to have met all admission requirements. The process continues until all seats are full; some programs may create waiting lists in case there are last minute openings. | |
| Separate from tuition and student fees and books, these are all the living costs that students or families must cover while the student is away attending post-secondary. Students who are moving away from home to live on campus, or on their own need to put together detailed and accurate budgets to ensure they know how much it will cost every month. Even students who still live at home should plan a budget for the expenses they are responsible for now that they are young adults! | |
| The subject that will be the primary focus of studies in the last two years of an undergraduate degree, usually in Arts, Science and Business degrees. In most of these degrees, about 50% of the courses taken in 3rd and 4th year will be in the ‘Major’ subject chosen by the student. Choosing a Major is not usually done until 2nd year, and it’s not unusual for students to change their Major. In fact, in some cases it may not be required to actually have a Major. Knowing your possible Major can be important when choosing (registering) courses in first and second year. | |
| This is a second subject of interest which you can focus on in the last two years of an undergraduate degree, but only if you also have a Major,you can’t do a Minor without a Major. A Minor will usually mean that 25% of courses in 3rd and 4th year will be in this subject." | |
| The non-selective, non-competitive process that most colleges and newer, comprehensive universities in BC use to admit students to first year university degrees in Bachelor of Arts, Science and Business degrees. Rather than requiring students to meet specific course and minimum grade (GPA) requirements, and being selected for admission on that basis, high school graduates are admitted immediately based on successful Gr. 12 graduation with an acceptable English 12 standing. If students need to improve on a high school grade (eg. Math) or take a course that they will need in their degree program (eg. Chemistry 12), they can do this as part of their first year through Upgrading courses these institutions offer. | |
| Student taking less than three academic courses per semester are normally considered to be ‘part-time’ and are not eligible for loans and scholarships that require students to be studying full-time. Depending on the program of study, there may be financial aid programs and awards specific to part-time students, so it’s important to connect directly with the Financial Aid office at the institution students are planning to attend to get the most current information. | |
| These are work experience opportunities that are built into the course plan of a program, to give students a practical learning experience. A practicum is not normally a paid work experience. It often involves a grade or evaluation that must meet a set standard in order for the student to complete the course and/or graduate from the program. | |
| These institutions do not receive any funding from government and are essentially private businesses, so their fees are typically much higher than public institutions. There are two categories of private institutions: non-profit and for-profit. The majority of private, non-profit post-secondary options are faith-based. For-profit post-secondary institutions are revenue-generating businesses that may be part of a larger corporate entity based elsewhere in Canada or the U.S. | |
| These institutions receive some of their funding from the provincial government and their operations and the development and offering of programs are regulated by legislation and agencies of the Ministry of Advanced Education. (All elementary and high school education—public and private is separate and governed by the Ministry of Education). | |
| The process of ‘selecting courses’ in your program of study is called Registration, but students in many programs do not actually need to register as their course plan is predetermined. It’s only in Arts and Science degrees where students may have a lot of choice in terms of what courses they can take, which then requires they understand the process of course planning. Academic Advisors at colleges and university are available to assist students with this process and it can be very important for students to take advantage of this before they register. Most certificate, diploma program and trades programs do not require students to register once they have been admitted. | |
| Modern science is typically divided into three major branches: the natural sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics), which study nature in the broadest sense; the social sciences (e.g. psychology, sociology, economics), which study individuals and societies; and the formal sciences (e.g. mathematics, logic, theoretical computer science), which study abstract concepts. Disciplines that use science, such as engineering and medicine, are described as applied sciences. | |
| The competitive process that most traditional universities use to admit students to first year university. It requires students to apply before a deadline date and provide proof that they will meet the specific course and minimum grade (GPA) requirements of the degree program they have applied for. After a deadline, students are selected for admission based on the information they provide—Grade 12 students may be required to ‘self-report’ current grades as part of the admissions process, and if their final grades do not meet the expected results they self-report, their offer of admission can be withdrawn. | |
| The post-secondary system operates on a system of three semesters: Fall (September-December); Winter (January-April); and Summer (May-August). While the exact length of a semester may vary slightly from one institution to another, most Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs are based on this structure. The definition of a “year” in College or University is usually two semesters of courses—Fall and Winter. | |
| These are the specific tasks that students learn in a post-secondary program; from repairing an engine or managing a payroll database to giving an IV to patients, there are very specific skills that a student must master to graduate from a program. Typically, the longer the program, the more skills and higher level of training is provided. | |
| The academic disciplines concerned with the study of the social life of human groups and individuals including anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social studies, and sociology. | |
| These are the skills that students should seek to develop through both post-secondary education and other experiential learning opportunities. They include written and verbal communications, creative thinking, customer service, time management and problem-solving. Increasingly these are the kinds of attributes that employers are seeking, and hiring decisions are being influenced by the ability of applicants to demonstrate these skills. | |
| The broad term that covers a very wide range of programs and subjects related to both the development and the applications of many different technologies. From smartphones, telecommunications, and the application of computerized processes in business and industry to advances in medical science, space exploration and more, technology has become part of daily life. Creating it, managing it and fixing it has created hundreds of new career opportunities that require both creative thinking and strong mathematical and analytical skills to succeed. | |
| This is the very formal and official record of all courses taken, marks achieved, and credentials awarded by a post-secondary institution. | |
| An academic course is transferable when it’s taken at one institution, and later given equal credit for at another institution, allowing a student to change institutions without losing completed courses. In BC, the majority of academic university courses offered at colleges transfer to universities; the online BCCAT Transfer Guide provides this information for all BC post-secondary institutions whose courses transfer. If a complete Certificate or Diploma program (eg. An Associate Degree) is transferable, this is often called a “block transfer” of credits. | |
| The general rule is that students cannot transfer more than 50% of the courses required for a credential. This normally means that college students cannot transfer more than 60 academic credits (20 courses) into a degree at a university; this is generally true across Canada, although distance degree programs may have a higher transfer limit. | |
| Many BC colleges that offer first and second year university courses—primarily in Arts, Science, Business and Computing Sciences—will admit students into their University Transfer (UT) program. While UT programs do not offer a credential unless students complete the courses that make up an Associate Degree, UT programs are designed to allow students to complete up to 20 courses that will transfer to a university. | |
| At one time, there were several University-Colleges in BC as part of the evolution of select colleges to degree-granting institutions, but they no longer exist. They are now all considered ‘regional universities’ by government. However, there are still a number of University-Colleges in other provinces. The original plan saw these institutions offer full university degrees, in partnership with large provincial universities, but most now offer degrees in their own name. | |
| In BC, the six ‘new’ universities that evolved from their original roots as community colleges are called “Regional Universities” by government. In more practical terms, they are “comprehensive” universities because in addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees, they continue to offer upgrading, trades, certificate and diploma programs and in some cases provide ‘laddering’ opportunities from these programs into their degrees. | |
| In BC, the three large provincial universities (SFU, UBC, UVIC) and one newer institution (UNBC) are called ‘Research Universities’ by the government. In more practical terms, they are “traditional” universities in that they only offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degree programs, and most use selective admissions processes to manage the demand for admission that usually far exceeds their capacity. |
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Education Vocabulary
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Introduction, list of education vocabulary, general education vocabulary.
Private Lessons
Learning Goals
Names of Schools and Institutions
Early childhood education, primary and secondary education, special education, higher education, other educational institutions, more useful education vocabulary, school facilities, school personnel, academic terms, university students and personnel, university facilities, academic terms and processes.
- Future Students
- International Students
- Current Students
University Vocabulary
Universities use a language that may seem intimidating and difficult to interpret at first. Use this page if you run into a term you aren't familiar with. You may want to bookmark this page to make it easy to find later.
Academic Advising
Educational Advisors in VIU’s Advising Centre help prospective and current VIU students to explore, make program and course choices that align with their personal and professional goals, and to problem solve and enhance their educational experience. Contact the Advising Centre for information and support as you navigate the world of post-secondary education. Registered students from first year on may consult Degree Advisors regarding Majors/Minors, program completion and additional opportunities.
Academic Concern and Mandatory Academic Pause
Formerly, "Probation Policy"
Academic Concern is a supportive measure taken to identify students who are at risk academically and offer appropriate assistance designed to help them discover and overcome the obstacles that are hindering their success.
In May each year, students in academic programs who have completed a minimum of nine credits during the immediately preceding period of May 1 to April 30 will have their records reviewed. Those who have earned a grade point average (GPA) of less than 2.0 (“C”) on all courses completed in this period will be placed on Academic Concern when they register next.
Students who have been noted with Academic Concern will have their records reviewed each year in May, until such time as they have completed at least nine credits. Once at least nine credits have been completed while noted with Academic Concern, a grade point average will be calculated on these courses, and a minimum GPA of 2.0 (“C”) will be required to have Academic Concern status cleared. If a student’s GPA on these courses is below 2.0, they will be required to take a Mandatory Academic Pause and will be required to discontinue study in University degree, diploma, or academic certificate programs for a period of one year.
Students noted with Academic Concern will be contacted by an Educational Advisor and offered support services designed to help them achieve greater success in their future studies.
Students required to take a Mandatory Academic Pause may take upgrading Adult Basic Education courses and may also apply for admission to vocational programs.
Academic Penalty-Free Course Drop Date
Each semester has two drop course deadlines. There is a deadline for dropping a course before tuition is calculated for the semester. The second deadline, the academic penalty-free deadline, is the last day to drop a course and not receive a mark for it. Check these and other deadlines on the Schedule of Dates . You can drop courses by either deadline via your online student record .
Academic Year
The Academic Year at VIU consists of the Fall (September–December) and Spring (January–April) semesters. Summer session , from May–August, is optional and offers compressed 14-week and 7-week courses. There are also some programs that do not follow the typical academic year.
Accuplacer is a self-study exam that VIU will accept as equivalent to English 12.
Academic Code of Conduct
VIU's Student Academic Code of Conduct outlines expectations for every VIU student regarding standards of academic integrity and responsibility, and the consequences of violations.
Before you can register for courses, you must be admitted into a program. In order to be considered for admission you must submit an application to VIU, pay the application fee, submit the required academic documents, and submit any other items that may be required for admission to a specific program (questionnaire, portfolio, resume, etc.). Here is how to apply .
People who have graduated or attended a particular university or school. VIU’s Alumni Association is focused on establishing a strong, vibrant network of VIU graduates.
Assigned Texts
The books chosen by the professor for your class. Make sure you have the full information before buying books, as your professor may require a certain edition from a certain publisher (ex. Not just Shakespeare’s Plays but the 16th edition of the Collected Plays by W.W. Norton and Company). The VIU Campus Store provides lists of your required textbooks ahead of each semester. Their system allows you to either order from them or compare prices with other online or brick and mortar stores before buying. The Student Union also has used textbooks for sale.
Audit Option
To take a course for no academic credit. Audit students attend class and complete reading assignments but do not receive a mark and do not need to write examinations.
Bachelor Degree
Generally, this is the first degree in an undergraduate program. At VIU, it normally takes 4 years to complete if you are studying as a full-time student (4 years of classes from September-December and January-April). This typically means that you are registered in 5 courses per term, as you will need a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a VIU bachelor's degree. See VIU Degree Programs .
Blended Asynchronous Delivery Mode
Delivery is split between face-to-face and online; students engage in the online component on their own schedule.
Blended Synchronous Delivery Mode
Delivery is split between face-to-face and online; students are required to attend both components at scheduled times.
Money awarded to a student based on financial need and reasonable academic standing. More Bursary information .
VIU’s official program and course information is our online calendar. It lists all VIU programs by credential or subject area, and provides program outlines, course descriptions and additional admissions information. If a discrepancy occurs between any printed information and the online calendar, the online program and course calendar would prevail.
Certificate Program
A program that can be completed in one year of full-time study, or less. More information on Certificate Programs at VIU .
The Chair is a faculty member designated as the administrative head of an academic department or unit and acting as the department representative in a number of capacities.
Computer Account
In order to log into VIULearn for courses that have online components, you will need a computer account . This account also allows you to log onto and use any VIU computer in a classroom, library or study area. Once you are registered in at least one course, you can set up your computer account from inside your online student record.
Convocation
A formal ceremony normally held twice each year at VIU after Fall and Spring semesters, where degrees, diplomas and certificates are awarded to students who have completed their programs. Students are responsible to ensure they meet the graduation requirements, must apply to graduate by the deadline specified and pay the appropriate graduation fee.
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Co-operative Education is full-time, paid work experience that alternates with academic terms, and is one of the Experiential Education options at VIU. Contact the Centre for Experiential Learning for more info.
Co-op Delivery Mode
Co-op courses are delivered in a workplace or similar setting.
Co-Requisite
A specific course or requirement that may be taken at the same time as a prescribed course.
A course name consists of a subject, like English (ENGL) or Psychology (PSYC), and a course number, like 115 or 320 or 486. The course name tells you what subject the course is about, and the number identifies the year level and also the specific curriculum that will be taught in that course. All courses are listed in the Course Calendar . Keep in mind that not all courses are offered every semester. Always check the Course Timetable for availability.
When we refer to a course, we sometimes use other terms such as "class", " section " or even "intake".
Course Load
A full course load is normally 5 courses per semester, or 15 credits. No student may register in more than 18 credits per semester unless the Dean of the relevant program provides written permission. A full-time student is one enrolled in a minimum of 60 percent course load (9 semester credits – usually 3 courses).
Course Outline
See Syllabus
Counselling
Generally refers to one-on-one assistance with personal issues. In addition to helping with personal issues, Counselling Services can help with learning and career concerns and promotes success and wellness. A student would go to the Advising Centre for assistance with matters like selecting courses or choosing academic programs.
Credit Value
The unit value used to assign academic credit for a course, such as English 115 (3 credits).
Desire to Learn: D2L
Desire to Learn (D2L) is now called VIULearn . This is the portal to access online courses or online components for VIU courses. You will need your computer account to login to VIULearn.
The person who acts as the head of a Faculty.
The academic credentia l that is awarded to a student who has completed a particular course of study. There are three types of degrees: bachelor's degree (also known as undergraduate degree), master's degree and doctoral degrees.
Degree Audit
The process of matching the courses taken to the specific program requirements. The GPS link in the online student record is an unofficial method that determines which program requirements have been met. Upper-Level Degree Advisors must sign off on degree completion requirements.
Degree English Requirement
All students in undergraduate degree programs at VIU are required to complete 6 credits of first-year English composition and literature courses or specified alternatives or exemptions. More information on Degree English Requirement.
Diploma Programs comprise at least 60 semester credit hours.
An academic discipline is the subject of study within an academic department.
An optional course that is not individually specific to your program.
Exam Schedule
There are final examination periods at the end of the Fall and Spring semester. These are posted in your online student record at least one month prior to the start of the exam period. Intersession and Summer session exams are usually held on the last day of class.
Exchange is one Education Abroad option for VIU students.
Face-to-Face Delivery Mode
Courses are delivered at a scheduled time with instructors and students in the same physical space.
A group of related departments. VIU has eight Faculties .
Faculty Member
A member of the regular academic teaching staff.
Field School - Canada Delivery Mode
Coordinated trips within Canada where students participate in learning adventures.
Field School - Out of Country Delivery Mode
Coordinated trips outside of Canada where students participate in learning adventures.
Final Exams
Final exams are held in December and April at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. The final exam period is 8 days long, but your personal schedule may be less than that. If your academic courses have final exams, your schedule will be posted in your online student record at least one month prior to the final exam period. Many courses also have mid-term exams, but these are not scheduled in the same way as final exams and will not be posted in your online student record. Exams for Intersession and summer session courses are usually held on the last day of classes. Dates for final exams are posted in the Schedule of Important Dates.
First-Year Standing
Students who have completed fewer than 24 university credits.
Full-Time Student
See Course Load .
Goal Planning System (GPS)
The online Goal Planning System in a VIU student record outlines the program requirements needed for degree completion and matches a student's personal course record against those requirements. Find this in your online student record menu.
Grade Point
A numerical value given to letter grades used to rate academic performance. Students are assigned a letter grade for each course taken, and each letter grade carries a grade point value.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The GPA is the total grade points for all courses taken divided by total credits earned. How to calculate a GPA .
VIU requires academic students to maintain a GPA or 2.0 (C average) each academic year.
Graduate Student
A student who has received a bachelor's degree or equivalent and who is enrolled in a program leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
Important Dates
Also called the Schedule of Important Dates , this is the official calendar of academic events at VIU. The schedule includes all the academic and tuition deadlines, holidays, study days and final exam dates. This is a good page to bookmark for future use.
Interdisciplinary
Combining studies and research from different subject areas in a single course. For example, INTR 100 is a six (6) credit course that combines ENGL 115 and MEDI 115.
International Exchange
Opportunities for students to pursue some of their studies at another institution, often in another country, but still as a registered VIU student. See Education Abroad for details.
Internship Delivery Mode
Delivered in a workplace or similar setting.
Letter Grade
VIU courses are graded with letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, etc.). These will appear on your VIU Course Enrolment History page and on your transcript. Check your course syllabus or outline to see how you will be marked in each course.
Lower Level Courses
Courses numbered 100 to 299.
Master Degree
Students working towards this designation (ex. MA, MSc, MBA, etc) are called "graduate students." Usually, this is the degree earned after a bachelor's degree and precedes a doctoral degree.
Majors/Minors
Your area of specialization within a degree program. VIU degree students must complete at least one Major or two Minors to meet graduation requirements. (ex. BA Major in Philosophy; BSc Minors in Biology/Chemistry).
Online - Asynchronous Delivery Mode
Online delivery of courses; students engage in courses on their own schedule.
Online - Synchronous Delivery Mode
Online student record.
Most registration services are available in your student record . You can add or drop courses, update your address, see your grades or view documents, pay your fees, order official transcripts, and much more. Here is also where you would change your password or security question and set up your computer account to use VIU computers on campus. Think of your student record as a self-help menu that you will use throughout your educational journey at VIU.
Plagiarism is the intentional unacknowledged use of someone else’s words, ideas or data. This is a form of Academic Misconduct .
See Academic Concern and Mandatory Academic Pause
Part-Time Student
A student taking less than a full-time course load. This has implications for student loans and other educational funding. See Funding for Part-Time Students and Course Load .
A course with PERM reserved seats requires permission from the Department. Registration is done through the Department.
Permission of Instructor is a separate issue: it is an option for course prerequisite and interested students can contact the instructor directly.
Personal Education Number (PEN)
A unique number is assigned to all high school students in the Province of British Columbia. Applicants from BC are asked to provide their PEN at the time of application. High school counselors can provide this information to Grade 12 students. The PEN is included on all BC High School transcripts and some post-secondary transcripts.
A definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility etc. See VIU’s policy index for a list of institutional policies .
Pre-Requisite/Prerequisite
This is a preliminary requirement that must be met before registration in a particular course. Courses listed in the official calendar and current timetables will list any prerequisites below the course description.
The series of courses of study organized to fulfill the requirements for a particular degree. For example, the Bachelor of Business Administration is a program.
Reading Break (Study Days)
A time in the middle of term when no classes are held. Study Days are designed to give you time to study and complete assignments. These breaks usually occur late in February and the middle of November. Always consult the Important Dates calendar before planning travel or other activities.
Registered Student
A person enrolled in at least one credit course at this university.
Reserved seats are those that are held in a course for a certain kind of student based on factors such as program, year or degree. For example, if you were a BBA student, you would likely have seats held for you in ACCT 100, FNCE 130, etc., as those are courses required in your program of study.
Schedule of Important Dates
Also called the Schedule of Dates or just Important Dates , this is the official calendar of academic events at VIU. The schedule includes all the critical academic and deadlines like tuition due dates, holidays, study days and final exam dates. This is a useful page to bookmark for future use.
Scholarship
A student award based on academic merit or excellence. Repayment is not required. See Financial Aid and Awards .
Many courses are divided into multiple classes or sections, each section having different professors and/or time slots. There may be several sections (Section N01, N02, N03) of the same course (ex. FRCH 100). Some courses include both a lecture section and lab section. In this case you are required to attend both lecture and lab.
Ex: ACCT 100 F23N04 (Accounting 100 course, Fall 2023 term, Nanaimo campus, section #4)
A small discussion group, either a focused part of a class (where the class is divided into discussion units) or a limited-enrolment class where discussion is emphasized.
Period of time during which the University offers courses. At VIU, there are three academic sessions each year: Fall (Sept–Dec); Spring (Jan–April); and summer sessions between May and August. The summer session is optional and offers either 14 week or 7-week courses.
Student Loan
A sum of money that must be repaid. Loans to university students are obtained through the government.
Student Union Building
Building 193. The VIU Student Union offers a number of supports for students and is your voice on campus.
At the beginning of a course the professor will give you a syllabus, or course outline, which will include information on what you will study, when assignments are due, and how grades will be assigned. It is a good idea to hang onto these outlines even after you finish the course, as they are sometimes required when transferring to another educational institution.
Provides students with current and upcoming Course Timetable information online, including current information on open sections and the number of wait-listed students.
An official copy of a student's academic record. Generally, applicants are required to submit official transcripts of their past studies to determine if they can be admitted to VIU.
VIU students can print a free unofficial transcript of their courses at any time from their online student record. If they need to send an official transcript to another institution, those can be ordered via their online student record for a charge.
Transfer Credit
Credit assigned for courses successfully completed at the post-secondary level. For BC College or universities consult the current BC Transfer Guide .
Unclassified Studies
Students who do not meet any of the admission categories in General Admission Requirements for University Academic Programs may be admitted as an “Unclassified Student” to register into university-level classes for which they meet the prerequisites.
Undergraduate Degree
The first level of degree a student can receive at VIU is a bachelor's degree (ex. BA, BSc). A bachelor's degree normally requires a minimum of 120 credits of coursework.
Undergraduate Student
A student registered in an undergraduate Faculty in a program leading to a Bachelor's degree or an undergraduate diploma or certificate program.
Upper-Level Courses
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Academic literacy is the ability to understand and contextualize the academic vocabulary required in post-secondary education. Academic literacy practices are used and assessed in classrooms and may require students to analyze, summarize, compare, contrast and synthesize ideas and related information from a wide variety of sources.
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How to Teach Vocabulary in Secondary Classrooms
So you want to upgrade your vocabulary game. This time, you’re serious. You’re done with the worksheets and memorization games that leave both you and students desiring more. Where should you begin? Keep reading. I’ve got plenty of unique ideas for how to teach vocabulary in secondary classrooms (meaningfully and effectively).
These blog posts should help you to create a program you are proud of — one you love! Vocabulary is one of my favorite topics to teach, but it has taken me a while to get comfortable with it.
I hope that you find some helpful strategies, activities, and tips to increase student learning in this collection of articles.
How to Design a Meaningful Vocabulary Program
Vocabulary needs to be more than an afterthought. If you’ve never really fallen in love with the way you’ve taught vocabulary, this post will help you to design a program you will be proud of! It’s full of fresh ideas for vocabulary routines, keeping teens engaged, and assessing meaningfully.
Retention: Not Memorization
Focus on helping students learn new words instead of memorizing them. In this post, you’ll find recommendations for the amount of words you should assign, how to practice the words, and how to make assessments meaningful. The goal is have students who come back to you saying, “I am finding our vocabulary words in my independent reading!”
Integrating Vocabulary with Reading and Writing
Research shows that vocabulary is most meaningful when it’s taught from an integrated approach. Show students how vocabulary connects with reading and writing by using these three best-practice strategies.
From Basic to Deep Understanding
Help students move from basic understanding of words to a deeper, more analytical view. If you need some motivation and specific philosophical approaches to worthwhile vocabulary instruction that directly relates to all content areas, read this.
Brain-Based Learning
Get students to make brain-based connections with their vocabulary words. You know why it’s important, but you’re lacking specific takeaway strategies to make it happen. If you’re wondering how to teach vocabulary with the brain in mind, you’ll love these tips. This post details five vocabulary activities to use in your secondary classroom.
Engaging Activities
I love putting students in the driver’s seat with vocabulary instruction. It shouldn’t be “sit and get.” Vocabulary learning should sound noisy, look messy, and feel fun. This post outlines five more strategies for getting students actively involved in practicing their vocabulary words.
Differentiating Meaningfully
I have a passion for differentiating learning in meaningful ways. If you know you want to switch up your approach but don’t know how to teach vocabulary differently, try incorporating some of these simple yet creative techniques. Plus, you’ll read about an extension activity that will allow students to focus on how they learn best.
Picture Associations
If you aren’t using pictures to teach vocabulary, this one is a game changer. Helping students to make meaningful visual connections with their words takes vocabulary retention to a whole new level. But! There are so many ways to use pictures with vocab. Read about a handful of options in this post.
No matter the content area, students benefit from scaffolding with vocabulary. Word walls are a research-based approach to helping students remember new words longer. This post has some helpful tips for creation.
Sure, your first attempt at incorporating some of these strategies might not be perfect. But, you will laugh. I promise. And, students will remember more words. Making vocabulary instruction meaningful should be a top priority. Literacy matters. Words matter. Teaching students to love words is part of developing a literacy culture. Let’s seize the opportunity.
5 Ways to Incorporate Vocabulary in Writing
Go beyond the expected. Story writing? We can get more creative and informative! Students benefit from using writing to practice using their vocabulary words. School associations, RAFTs, gallery walks, and more. Read about five engaging options in this post I wrote for teachwriting.org.
10 Examples for Introducing Vocabulary Words
Choosing vocabulary words can be tricky! Looking for specific word nerd inspiration? Here are 10 words that all students should learn before graduating, along with inspiration for teaching them.
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Use these brain-based, differentiated learning tools to help students remember words long after the unit is over. They can be used more than once per year, and there are enough activities that students will never get bored. Pick and choose what works for your students’ needs and your classroom culture. Some of the activities included also make for great back up sub plans.
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Education Commissioner has not resigned – Abia Govt dispels rumour
Abia State government has denied the trending reports on social media which claimed that the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Goodluck Ubochi has resigned.
DAILY POST recalls that Ubochi was sworn in two weeks ago by Governor Alex Otti.
In a release signed by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, the State government described the news as false, unfounded and baseless, accusing the members of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State and other recruited persons of being behind the resignation report.
Ekeoma added that the Commissioner and his family were embarrassed by the fake information which spread across the internet.
“I was shocked and embarrassed by that report, which is false. Even my wife has called me, and she was very embarrassed, but I told her it’s false.
“The Speaker was the first that alerted me and a lot of other persons have called me, but I told them the report was completely false”, he quoted the Commissioner as saying.
The Special Adviser raised the alarm at the rate of fake news being reported about the State government by the alleged members of the opposition.
“The general public are therefore enjoined to look at any news report emanating from the opposition with suspicion and caution”, he said.
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Elevate, NC State’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program, Now Accepting Applications
Elevate, NC State’s new Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program, has begun accepting applications for its first class or students, who will enroll in spring 2025.
Administratively housed in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and will offer educational credentials, such as certificates. The program focuses on five pillars of success: academics, employment, personal development, independent living and social engagement.
“ Elevate is a new opportunity for young adults with IDD to come to college, continue to grow intellectually, and explore and find careers that align with their passions,” said Elevate Program Director Tamira White . ”They will have access to the rich resources at NC State and in the surrounding communities. We will use cutting-edge technology to provide each Elevate student an opportunity to grow academically and socially, and prepare them to launch their successful careers.”
To be eligible for enrollment in Elevate, students must be legal residents of North Carolina who are at least 18 years of age, identified with an intellectual disability and are currently or have previously been eligible for special education services through an individualized education program (IEP) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
“A great candidate for Elevate is a young person who is motivated to come to college to learn and grow and who is highly motivated to work,” White said. “Elevate is going to be a transformational experience related to academics, employment and connections to the community.”
Students who join the spring 2025 Elevate cohort must be commuter students, while residential options will open for the fall 2025 semester.
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B.C. post-secondary institutions navigate student caps as school starts
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Some post-secondary institutions that rely in part on international student revenue to support their educational offering have been hit hard by B.C.’s implementation of Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits.
While the impact has varied institution to institution, some universities are offering fewer courses as they manage lower revenue.
In July, the provincial government limited the population share of international students in public post-secondary institutions to 30 per cent of the total student body.
In addition, international applicants are now also required to request a provincial attestation letter when applying for a student permit. The letter from the province confirms whether there is enough space at a given institution to approve a permit.
The new system is distributing 53 per cent of letters to public post-secondary institutions, and 47 per cent to private ones.
BIV reached out to high-ranking public post-secondary institutions across the province to understand the impact of these new policies.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University stated their international student enrolment levels have not surpassing the province’s mandated 30-per-cent limit. Both said that updated enrolment figures for 2024-25 will be released later this year.
In 2023, international students made up approximately 28 per cent of the student body at UBC’s Vancouver campus, and about 22 per cent of the student population at its campus in the Okanagan.
In total, there were approximately 19,600 international students across both campuses—a figure that has increased by 92 per cent in the last 10 years, according to UBC’s annual 2023-24 enrolment report.
In comparison, the domestic student population grew by only 10.6 per cent in the past decade.
UBC is currently below B.C.’s 30-per-cent threshold and is not anticipating that it will be affected by the cap, according to media relations senior director Matthew Ramsey.
UBC has acquired enough letters of attestation from the province for all qualified applicants, he added.
The provincial requirements are not anticipated to have a direct impact on UBC’s revenue either, and there have not been any changes to programs or courses to deal with the current restrictions, said Ramsey.
In 2023-24, UBC received $657 million from international tuition, which made up 26 per cent of total revenue. Domestic tuition revenue for that year was $400 million—15.9 per cent of total revenue.
Perhaps surprisingly, UBC’s data suggests slightly less dependance on and a steady growth in international student revenue.
For 2024-25, UBC anticipates a 6.5-per-cent increase in international tuition revenue to $700 million, which would account for about 25 per cent of the institution’s total revenue.
Domestic tuition is expected to remain relatively steady for 2024-25, according to UBC’s budget report.
However, there’s no question that policies which directly affect international students are considered by prospective students, who may have opted to not pursue studies in Canada this year.
At SFU, the institution’s international enrollment target is 25 per cent, and government policies have not affected student seats, program offerings or revenue, according to media relations director Michael Russell.
SFU reported having approximately 6,400 international students and 23,700 domestic students enrolled in fall 2023. International students accounted for roughly 21 per cent of the total student body, according to SFU’s 2023 fall international student report.
Within that population, undergraduate international student numbers peaked in 2020 at around 5,450 and has been falling ever since, according to SFU. In 2023, international undergraduate tuition generated around $140 million and made up 44 per cent of all total undergraduate tuition.
Meanwhile, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) reported an international student enrollment of 36 per cent for the 2023-24 academic year, six per cent above the province’s limit.
About 8,000 international students and 12,800 domestic students were enrolled for the 2022-23 school year. Students from outside of Canada made up 38 per cent of the student body.
During the same time, KPU reported around $128 million in revenue from international tuition, making up 48.7 per cent out of their total $262 million revenue.
Here, the impact seems to be more significant. Due to a heavy reliance on international students, the university is currently budgeting prudently as it receives continuous information on how these restrictions are affecting enrollment, said KPU president and vice-chancellor Dr. Alan Davis in a statement.
“The university is providing alternative workload assignments to faculty teaching in areas experiencing low international student enrolment and a reduction in course sections,” he said.
“Canada has lost its top spot as the most desirable destination, but much work is going on to change that and to diversify the source of new students.”
Though tuition revenues are down, Davis said it’s not as bad as it might have been.
Post-secondary institutions relying heavily on international students will be the most affected by the cap moving forward, especially private ones.
These organizations will continue to evaluate the impacts as their official enrollment numbers for 2024 are released later in the year.
Canada’s welcome mat rolls back
On January 22 of this year, the federal government announced that it would impose a cap on the number of new international students permitted to study in Canada, limiting the number of new permit issuances to approximately 360,000 for 2024.
“In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened,” read a government release. “Some institutions have significantly increased their intakes to drive revenues, and more students have been arriving in Canada without the proper support they need to succeed.”
Rapid increases in international students have also put pressure on housing, health care and other services, Ottawa added.
The cap represents a 35-per-cent decrease in approved study permits since last year and was made to stabilize growth for two years, according to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller.
Many were fearful of the far-reaching implications of these caps on Canadian communities, as international students account for about $22 billion a year to the economy, according to Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada.
The weight of these caps varies by province and territory, depending on where international student population growth has been the most “unsustainable.” Students renewing their permits, those pursuing a master or PhD program, or those attending elementary and secondary school are not affected.
On January 29, the provincial government followed up with their own restrictions on post-secondary institutions, banning new colleges from enrolling international students until Feb. 2026 to tackle exploitive practices.
These also included higher standards, minimum language requirements and added tuition transparency at private institutions.
In July, there were approximately 553,000 post-secondary students in the province, including domestic and international students at private and public institutions.
A total of 217,600 were international students, of which 111,900 were enrolled in public institutions, and 105,700 were in private institutions.
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U.s. education secretary highlights ivy tech as national model for post-secondary education, kirsten adair.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke to Ivy Tech students about their experiences Wednesday.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Ivy Tech Valparaiso Wednesday as part of a back-to-school bus tour. Cardona toured the campus and spoke to manufacturing and nursing students to learn more about the programs.
Ivy Tech student Ryan Raleigh demonstrated how he operates robots in the college’s manufacturing training lab. He told Cardona he wants to own his own robotics business after finishing school.
In the nursing simulation lab, Cardona donned a virtual reality headset and watched as students delivered a virtual baby from a realistic, breathing mannequin.
He said Ivy Tech is an example for the rest of the country.
“We need schools like this,” he said. “This has to be the norm, not the exception. Yet, the reality is, not only are you the exception; in many cases you’re the exemplar.”
Cardona emphasized the need for low-cost options that prepare students for in-demand careers. He said Ivy Tech’s dual-credit programs, community partnerships and job placements are all geared to help students reach their goals.
After touring the campus, Cardona participated in a roundtable discussion with students, Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann and U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Highland). Cardona asked the students how Ivy Tech is preparing them for their careers.
Dexter Kehle, a junior at Chesterton High School, is interested in renewable energy and industrial electricity. He takes dual credit courses at Ivy Tech and plans to apply to Northern Indiana Public Service Company after he graduates. Ivy Tech partners with NIPSCO, so Kehle is guaranteed an interview.
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Nursing student Madeleine DeVries said she can pursue her career goals without going into more student loan debt. She has a nurse fellowship with St. Catherine Hospital and plans to finish her bachelor’s degree at Valparaiso University, another Ivy Tech partner.
DeVries said every professor and staff member knows how to guide students toward their goals.
Aaron O’Reilly, another nursing student, agreed. He went to a traditional four-year college initially but enrolled in Ivy Tech after he decided to make a career change.
“They’re here for your success always,” he said. “You never feel left behind in a course or program because they’re your champions.”
Cardona said community colleges are crucial to helping students of all ages and backgrounds find success in the current job market. He said two-year colleges will play an important role in filling gaps within the labor market.
“When we talk about supporting two-year colleges and we lift up two-year colleges, it’s because we believe this country’s growth is dependent on you,” he said.
Kirsten is our education reporter. Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @kirsten_adair .
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Meet Elevate Program Director Tamira White: ‘Elevate Is Going To Be a Transformational Experience’
Tamira White joined the NC State College of Education this past spring as the program director for Elevate, NC State’s new Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program. Administratively housed in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and will offer educational credentials, such as certificates. The program opened its admissions application this August and will enroll its first students in spring 2025.
In this Q&A, White shares more about the program and her background:
Tell us about Elevate and what makes it different.
Elevate is a brand new opportunity for students with IDD in North Carolina. With Elevate being at NC State, students will have the opportunity to explore careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics). They will have access to the rich resources on campus and in the surrounding communities. We will use cutting-edge technology to provide each Elevate student an opportunity to grow academically and socially, and prepare them to launch their successful careers.
Tell us about the type of students who would be good candidates to apply for Elevate.
A great candidate for Elevate is a young person who is motivated to come to college to learn and grow and who is highly motivated to work.
What should prospective students and their families know about Elevate?
I want others to know that enrolling in Elevate is going to be a transformational experience related to academics, employment and connections to the community.
What most excites you about Elevate?
This program excites me because these are new opportunities for young adults to come to college, continue to grow intellectually and explore and find careers that align with their passions.
Why did you want to be the program manager for Elevate?
I wanted to be the program manager because this has been a dream for me for almost 10 years. I am from Durham and am excited for new opportunities to improve adulthood for North Carolina students in the Triangle and surrounding communities.
Why did you choose a career in this field?
I chose a career in transition. I want to help support young adults with developmental disabilities transition from high school to adulthood. I love helping improve the adulthood outcomes for young people.
Why should others choose Elevate?
Others should choose Elevate to experience top tier education and vocational training. There will be many opportunities to explore different careers and learn the skills necessary to be successful on campus, at work, at home and beyond.
This post was originally published in College of Education News.
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Elevate, NC State's Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program, Now Accepting Applications September 5, 2024 Janine Bowen 2-min. read Elevate, NC State's new Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program, has begun accepting applications for its first class or students, who will enroll in spring 2025.
Some post-secondary institutions that rely in part on international student revenue to support their educational offering have been hit hard by B.C.'s implementation of Ottawa's cap on ...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said Ivy Tech is an example for the rest of the country to meet the need for low-cost options that prepare students for in-demand careers.
Tamira White joined the NC State College of Education this past spring as the program director for Elevate, NC State's new Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program. Administratively housed in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental ...
A qualification awarded upon successful completion of a university program which is usually one year in length. A post-secondary institution that provides mainly an undergraduate education with the power to grant degrees. The essential parts of a university program that are studied by all students in that program.