Georgian College

GeorgianCollege.ca/parttimestudies GENERAL INFORMATION 103 GRADING SYSTEM Numerical percentage grades are submitted by the instructors unless otherwise specified in the course outlines. A pass grade is 50 per cent unless indicated otherwise. The highest grade achieved will be used in calculating a program average (if applicable). IMPORTANT NOTICE Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology was established and is funded by the province of Ontario through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The course listings and academic programs described in this calendar represent college-approved requirements and electives for completion of certificate, diploma and degree requirements. Georgian College has used its best efforts to ensure that the information herein is accurate at the time of publication, recognizing that any such information is subject to ongoing review and change. The college reserves the right to limit access to courses or programs, change or cancel programs, courses, timetables and campus locations at its own discretion. In such circumstances, the college undertakes, to the best of its ability, to enable students registered in affected programs to complete their diploma/certificate requirements in a satisfactory manner. Prospective students or new registrants are advised to consult the most current information available from the college before making registration decisions or course/program choices. Georgian College staff incur no liability for loss or damages suffered or incurred by any student or third party as a result of delays in or termination or cancellations of services, courses, programs or classes by reasons of acts of God, strikes, lockouts, financial constraints, insufficient funding, insufficient enrolment or other happenings or occurrences beyond the reasonable control of Georgian College, including but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing, cancellation or modifications of articulation agreements by third parties. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Georgian College is committed to providing academic accommodations and support services for all students with documented disabilities. Applicants wishing to request these should contact the Accessibility Services located at the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses. Students attending courses at other locations should contact that campus. EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO ACADEMIC AND CAREER PREPARATION This program is designed to help students bring their reading, writing, math and other essential skills to the high school level. In this program, students can build skills or work toward high school credit equivalencies. The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate is recognized as equivalent to a Grade 12 diploma by all Ontario colleges and by many employers. ACE also meets the requirements for entrance into apprenticeship across the province. The ACE certificate is made up of four credits, including: Mandatory courses • Communications • Core Math Any two of the following courses Individual ACE courses are also recognized as Grade 11 or 12 equivalent credits for college and apprenticeship entrance. Refresh skills and learn new ones in a custom-tailored program. In addition, students can prepare for the GED test through Academic and Career Preparation. GED allows students to achieve a high school diploma equivalent by demonstrating relevant academic knowledge and skills. Successful GED candidates earn the Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate through the Independent Learning Centre. Georgian College does not administer the GED test with the exception of the Orangeville Campus, which hosts the GED Testing twice per year. Find out more about GED testing at Orangeville Campus by calling 519.940.0331 ext. 5664. For more information about the GED test and for other test sites, please visit the Independent Learning Centre at ilc.org/ged. Academic and Career Preparation is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, as an Employment Ontario program, providing free upgrading for eligible learners. There is no tuition fee for most applicants. Assistance with childcare or travel costs may also be available. Need a bit more help? As a Georgian College student, you will benefit from all the supports available to you including counselling, accessibility supports, and learning strategies and technologies. We are here to support you before, during, and after you attend Academic and Career Preparation. Upgrade your skills at a location near you or online Academic and Career Preparation is available at all seven Georgian College campuses as well as in Huntsville, Shelburne, and Wasaga Beach. Each location offers a welcoming, safe and friendly environment. ACE courses are also available through online learning. More information is available at acedistancedelivery.ca. You can register for ACE distance courses at GeorgianCollege.ca/ontariolearn/ or by calling 705.728.1968, ext. 5116. Who is eligible? You are invited to apply to the Academic and Career Preparation program if you are 19 years of age or older and a resident of Ontario. Some applicants 16 to 18 years of age may also be eligible. Don't hesitate – accelerate your learning today! CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES Georgian offers Career and Employment Community Services to members of the public. These services include help with developing career plans, preparing resumés, improving interview skills, creating cover letters and more! These centres, funded by Employment Ontario, also provide access to computers, telephones, photocopiers, fax machines, job postings and workshops. Information on trades and apprenticeships is also available. Our team of employment professionals will assist you to find the services that are right for you. Barrie: 705.728.1968, ext. 1611 Midland: 705.526.3666, ext. 3713 Muskoka: 705.646.7629, ext.4825 Orangeville: 519.942.9986, ext. 5664 Orillia: 705.325.2740, ext. 3024 Owen Sound: 519.376.0840, ext. 2089 South Georgian Bay: 705.445.2961, ext. 2911 • Technical Math • Apprenticeship Math • Business Math • Computers • Keys to Success • Biology • Chemistry • Physics

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