For all courses, students can receive a Certificate for completing the tutorials or a certificate for completing the tutorials and project. There is no certificate for just the projects portion.
Attendance Policy
Students are allowed to miss 2 days. These 2 days are measured separately for the tutorials and projects portion.
A student can still receive a tutorials certificate even if they miss more than 2 days of projects
Attendance Waivers
If a student missed more than 2 days, they can submit a waiver. We understand there are circumstances outside of a students control that can cause them to miss a few extra days of class.
Pod names need to be updated each year. The support staff does this once pod names are selected.
Support staff will also create a new attendance form for any new courses.
A student's TA will receive their waiver and will ultimately decide to award a certificate or not.
General Guidance on Awarding Waivers
The following situations may be approved:
Sick leave - for oneself or someone close to them
Electricity issues
Internet connection issues
Severe weather
Marriage leave
Maternity and Paternity Leave for childbirth
Pre-natal leave
Nursing leave
Bereavement leave
Other situations at the discretion of the reviewing TA
The following situations will NOT be approved:
Academic conferences
Work-related demands
Personal travel
Leisure activities