For the purposes of this policy:
- Course shall mean course of instruction.
- Examination Candidate shall mean a student undertaking a formal examination for a course in which he or she is enrolled.
- Examinations:
- Formal Examination shall mean an oral, written, or practical assessment that contributes toward the determination of a final grade or standing in the respective course, and that is scheduled by the Registrar, and time-limited, with invigilation provided.
- In-term Examination shall mean any examination held during class-time or scheduled outside of class-time, during the Winter or Summer Sessions.
- Formal Examination Periods shall mean the periods when formal examinations are scheduled (normally, in December, April, June, and August) as delineated in the Academic Year by the Registrar.
- Winter Session shall mean the period of study that begins in September and ends in April.
- Summer Session shall mean the period of study that begins in May and ends in August.