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Loyalist College OntarioLearn Online Courses
Who may enrol
Who may enrol
Participants in Continuing Education credit or credit-related courses must hold at least an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the equivalent, or be a mature student (at least 19 years of age on or before the date of enrolment).
Late Registration
Late Registration
Registrations for OntarioLearn Online courses will be accepted up to 7 days after the advertised first day of class. No registrations will be accepted after this date. Please refer toImportant Dates.
Transfer Between Courses
Transfer Between Courses
A transfer between courses may be made with permission of Registration, subject to availability of space in the desired course and appropriate prerequisites if applicable. This transfer must take place within 7 days of the advertised first day of the course. Please refer to Important Dates.
Course Cancellations
Course Cancellations
Loyalist College reserves the right to cancel or suspend courses, change instructors or limit enrolment. A full refund will be made to the student for cancelled courses.
Withdrawls
Withdrawls
Courses officially dropped:
Within the first 14 days of the semester courses are removed from the student’s academic record and qualify for a refund. Refunds are subject to a $20.00 administrative deduction.
After 14 days from the advertised start date but by the 2/3-point of semester remain on the transcript and are assigned a "W" (withdrawn). Students will not qualify for a refund.
Past the 2/3-point of the semester will have courses recorded with an "F" (failure) on the transcript. Students will not qualify for a refund.
To officially request a withdrawal from your online course, contact Registration.
Refunds
Refunds
Refunds will be made by cheque
Refunds will take approximately 2 – 3 weeks to process
Refunds will be less a $20.00 administration fee
Refunds must be requested within 14 days of the advertised start date of the course
Students should login to their courses as soon as possible after the advertised first day of the course in order to get started. It is the students’ responsibility to get started in their course; failure to login does not result in an automatic withdrawal and refund.
Students must contact Loyalist College to request a withdrawal from a course within 14 days of the advertised start date of the course to qualify for a refund.
See also Important Dates.
Academic Record
Academic Record
Students taking a ministry-funded course will receive a cumulative transcript of academic grade record at the end of the semester. Grades will take approximately 6 weeks to be processed after completion of the exams or the end of a course. All grades can be accessed from Banner. For information about how to access Banner visit: www.loyalistfocus.com.
Tax/Receipt Information
Tax/Receipt Information
Income Tax Receipts (T2202A) can be accessed from Banner. Loyalist no longer mails out T2202A receipts.
Part-time students are eligible to claim an education amount of $124.00 for each month that they are enrolled in ministry-funded courses lasting at least 3 consecutive weeks and involving a minimum of 12 hours of course time per month. In addition, students can claim tuition fees of more than $100 per institution per year. For more information on income tax, visit the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency website and search for the "Students and Income Tax" page.
If you require a receipt for business purposes (i.e. reimbursement from employer), please send an email to cashoffice@loyalistc.on.ca or phone 613-969-1913, Ext. 2230 or print your receipt from Banner.
Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities
All members of the Loyalist College community, whether students, clients, employees, or visitors, have a right to be treated with respect and consideration, and also have a responsibility to treat other members of the community in the same way. Copies of theStudent Manual and Guide, providing complete details of the rights and responsibilities of the members of the Loyalist College community, are available in Room 2H1 in Loyalist College or by requesting it from the Registrar’s Office.
See also Student Responsibility below.
Student Responsibility
Student Responsibility
Professional and polite conduct is essential. To successfully complete your online course, students must be able to use the technology correctly and be willing to participate as required to meet the objectives of the course. This may include spending a minimum of 5 hours per week on each course, submitting assignments on time, completing tests and/or exams, participating in discussion postings and/or chats, asking questions and completing a course evaluation.
All online students must review information posted at www.LoyalistOnline.com.
Students must also determine if they have a mid-term and/or final exam and if so, whether it is delivered online or in-person. The student will book online exams by visiting www.LoyalistOnline.com and following the directions posted there.
Should problems arise, the student is encouraged to attempt to resolve the difficulty themselves with the individuals directly involved. If the student requires assistance in initiating a solution they may contact Karen Quinney.
Technical issues can be addressed with Technical Support.
Learn While Travelling
Learn While Travelling
WebCT and Blackboard courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere in the world that you have internet access.
FirstClass users can also access their course from the web by an alternate method. You will not be able to delete messages from the mailbox when accessing your FirstClass course this way. You will also notice that your screen looks a little different than usual.
"Netiquette"
"Netiquette"
Here is a list of fairly common "rules of online etiquette":
The instructor and participants need to be polite and respectful
The instructor will give timely response to questions or concerns raised by participants
Personalize comments by using peer’s names when communicating
Any personal comments will be directed to individual's private mailboxes
TYPING IN CAPITALS infers shouting - please do not SHOUT!
Academic Honesty
Academic Honesty
Academic work submitted by students is considered to be that student’s own work unless clearly indicated otherwise. Students who commit acts of Academic Dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action. Academic Dishonesty may include:
Plagiarism: Submitting work created by another person as if it were your own work. This applies to all materials including textbooks, magazines, internet sources, other students work, etc.
Attempting to have another person take exams or tests in your place
Impersonating another student
Falsifying or inventing information in academic work unless specifically asked to do so for creative purposes
Information Technology Acceptable User/Code of Conduct
Information Technology Acceptable User/Code of Conduct
Click on the URL below to access the OntarioLearn.com Information Technology Acceptable User/Code of Conduct Policy
http://www.ontariolearn.com/Code_of_Conduct.htm
Course Fees
Course Fees
The standard tuition fee for most online courses is a maximum of $4.47 per hour. For all OntarioLearn courses, there is an additional $70.00 fee to cover course account, technical support, and administration. Unless otherwise indicated, students will be responsible for the purchase of any required textbooks and/or supplies. An ancillary service fee is assessed to all CE activity at a rate of $0.50 per course hour.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Students registered in a Ministry approved credit course, diploma or certificate program, may be eligible for financial assistance. Inquire at the Financial Aid Office, Room 2H1, 613-969-1913 ext. 2226 concerning Canada Student Loan, Ontario Special Bursary and Loyalist College Student Assistance Bursary.
Applying for a Certificate
Applying for a Certificate
Once you have successfully completed the requirements of your desired certificate:
Provide photocopies of all required transcripts and certificates.
Provide copies of exemption letters where applicable.
Include a covering letter stating your full name and address, home and business telephone numbers, as well as the name of the completed program.
Drop off your letter of application and photocopies to Loyalist College, Continuing Education Department, or mail it to:
Dean, Continuing Education,
Loyalist College, P.O. Box 4200, Belleville, Ont. K8N 5B9
NOTE: Students must complete at least 25% of the required courses at Loyalist College to qualify for a certificate from Loyalist College. Duplicate certificates are issued if requested for a fee of $20.00 + GST.
Transfer Credit/Exemptions
Transfer Credit/Exemptions
Students may apply for a course exemption if they meet Loyalist College's standards for course equivalency.
Guidelines include:
The student must have successfully completed the course that they are presenting as equivalent to the Loyalist College course.
Transfer Credit/Exemption Fee is $25.00 per course to a maximum of $250.00 (this fee is payable following an assessment; student transcripts are not adjusted until payment is received).
To qualify for a Loyalist Certificate, students must complete at least 25% of the required courses through Loyalist College.
To apply for a course exemption:
Provide photocopies of transcript, certificates and any other confirmation of course completion.
Provide a copy of the course outline.
Include a covering letter indicating which course you wish to be exempted from.
Drop your letter of application and photocopies off at Loyalist College, Continuing Education Department, or mail to:
Dean, Continuing Education,
Loyalist College, P.O. Box 4200, Belleville, Ont. K8N 5B9
Convocation/Graduation
Convocation/Graduation
Students meeting the program requirements and becoming eligible for a diploma can contact Loyalist to get in touch with the Continuing Education Coordinator responsible for the specific program. The coordinators will ensure that transcripts are reviewed and processed. ContactKaren Quinney to determine the appropriate Program coordinator.
Graduates are invited to attend Convocation.
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation
Each semester students will have the opportunity to complete an on-line course evaluation questionnaire. The responses will be used to ensure continuous improvement in administrative practices, academic delivery to students and to maintain high standards in the delivery of courses.
Student responses will be anonymous.
Course Outlines
Course Outlines
Students should keep copies of their course outlines from completed courses for their own records.
Education/Career Counseling Service
Education/Career Counseling Service
Loyalist College is pleased to provide Continuing Education students with professional assistance in the area of educational and career counseling. Appointments are available days or evenings, Monday to Thursday, by calling the Student Services Department, 613-969-1913, ext. 2373.
Bus Service
Bus Service
The Belleville Transit Commission provides evening bus service on an hourly basis to and from Belleville and the College.
Additional Information
Additional Information
For more information on the following college services:
Library and Audio-Visual Services
Cafeteria Services
Print Shop
Visit: www.loyalistfocus.com
Declaration of Waiver
Declaration of Waiver
The information on this website is accurate as of July 24th, 2008. Loyalist College does its best to update website information regularly so students are not inconvenienced. On occasion, however, changes do occur. Therefore, after July 24th, 2008, the College reserves the right to modify or cancel any program, instructor, course fee, timetable, and textbook without notice or prejudice.
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