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How Do I request an independent study?

Independent Studies, or 499’s, are available in most disciplines in 1, 2 or 3 credit amounts. Students need to fill out an Application for Directed Study Course form which is available in the Registry. Students should begin by submitting the completed application 45 days prior to the start of term and must include a course syllabus. Please note some programs restrict the number of 499’s that can be counted  towards the degree.

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How Do I Get Syllabi for Courses I’ve Already Taken?

Syllabi for courses in previous terms are available from the Registry.  To obtain copies of your course syllabi, submit a request to the Registry including a list of all of the courses and the address to which you would like the syllabi sent.

 

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How do I Calculate my GPA?

You can find your GPA on your online Program Advisor Report.  Your GPA for each term and your cumulative GPA are listed in the Academic History section and your major GPA and graduating GPA are found in the Program Analysis section.
To calculate your GPA manually, multiply the number of credits for a course by the grade point value (see chart below), this will give you the weight for the course.  Add the weight for all of your courses and divide by the total number of credits.  Pass fail courses do not carry weight so you should exclude these from your calculations.

Grade	Grade Points
A+	4.00
A	4.00
A-	3.70
B+	3.30
B	3.00
B-	2.70
C+	2.30
C	2.00
C-	1.70
D+	1.30
D	1.00
F	0.00

 

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How Do I Redeem my BC Passport to Education?

If you are attending a Post-Secondary Institution outside BC:
• Institution must be accredited and designated (approved for Canada Student Loans) by the Ministry of Advanced Education in British Columbia. (Check the website: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/, “Search for Designated Schools” link.
• Obtain proof of registration by having the back of the booklet stamped and signed, OR attaching a letter on the institution’s letterhead stating the program and start date. The student must be currently registered, attending and paid some tuition.
• Obtain proof of payment of tuition fees paid, (or a large portion paid), by way of a receipt or account balance summary.
• The student completes the redemption form (over) and sends it with the Passport to Education booklet (stamps affixed), SIN, proof of registration and proof of tuition fees paid, to Ministry of Education, Awards Program, PO Box 9886, STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC V8W 9T6. A cheque will be mailed directly to the student.

It does not appear that there is an academic term deadline for redeeming the awards. (See http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/passport/). If you have your booklet you can bring it in to the Office of the Registrar and we’ll check it over, stamp and sign it. If not then you’ll need to fill out a “Request for Letter” form.

These are are the links for the procedures and contact information:
Procedures for the student: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/passport/10student_procedures.pdf
Contact information: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/contact.htm

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