General questions about the programs and student schedules should be directed to Cathy McKenna of the Dean's Office. In the College of Engineering, course pre-requisites and co-requisites are enforced, and thus requisites are carefully chosen. Waivers are granted only when the student can demonstrate the necessary background knowledge by means such as an equivalent course in another department or work experience. Waivers are not granted merely to accommodate a student's schedule or for other reasons not connected with academics. A student seeking a waiver should write a short letter of justification and submit it to the head of undergraduate curriculum.

Students' academic progress in their Engineering program is determined on the basis of their performance during the Fall and Winter Terms. Performance is judged on the basis of the Sessional Weighted Average (S.W.A.) and the number of credit units failed. Credit is given for courses satisfactorily completed during Spring and Summer Terms, but rulings are made on student performance during the previous Fall and Winter terms. A Sessional Weighted Average greater than or equal to 60% is required.

Students with reduced course loads are required to maintain the same academic standards as students with normal course loads.

A student who is dissatisfied with the assessment of an examination may apply for a consultation with the course professor and, if still not satisfied, may apply for a re-read of the examination by another professor. A summary of the process is available here.

Supplemental exams may only be written in the graduating year. The Undergraduate Administration Committee, in consultation with the Department Head may grant a student a maximum of two supplemental examinations. Granting of such supplemental examinations will only be considered, if by receiving credit for the course(s), the student will be able to complete the requirements for the degree. To receive credit for a course, the student must satisfy the "Criteria for Supplemental Examinations" section. Special Supplemental examinations will be written the last full week of May for students in their graduating year.

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