Student Services & Information
To register, transfer or withdraw click here
Academic Information
- Academic Appeals
- Academic Policies and Procedures - academic honesty, college expectations and practices, etc.
- Campus Closure - emergency situtations
- Classroom Locations - find your room before you come on campus
- Course Cancellations
- Exemptions - find out how to apply for an exemption
- General Education Electives - information about electives
- Grades - passing grade, graduation GPA requirement, etc.
- Graduation - apply for your certificate, attend convocation, etc.
- Prerequisites
- Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition - challenge college credits based on learning acquired outside the classroom
- Release & Waiver
- Repeating Failed Courses
- Residency & Time Requirements - guidelines for completion of your certificate/diploma
- Senior Citizens- discounts, fees, etc.
Financial Information
Registration Information
- Acknowledgement/Student Card
- Admission Requirements
- Catalogue - guide to reading CE catalogues
- Privacy & Confidentiality
- Transfer
- Waitlists
- Withdrawal
Services for CE Students
- Aboriginal Support Services
- Accessible Learning Services
- Books/Supplies
- Campus Codes/Locations
- Contacts - get in touch with someone
- Counselling Services for CE Students
- Dispute Resolution Services
- Important dates for CE students
- Internationally Trained Individual (ITI) Advising Service
- Library Resources
- Parking
- Public Transportation
- Smoke Free Campus
Information presented is subject to change.
ABORIGINAL SUPPORT SERVICES
For information call 519-759-7200 ext 3118 or 905-575-1212 ext. 3118.
Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator - Lacey Hill, ext. 3777.
Aboriginal Student Counsellor - Kim Hill, ext. 7147.
Aboriginal Friendship Lounges: Fennell - Room E104, ext. 3002; Brantford - Room A134, ext. 7145
Email native@mohawkcollege.ca.
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ACADEMIC APPEAL
You may obtain the Student Academic Appeal Form at The Square, Fennell Campus Room C102; Student Services at the Institute for Applied Health Sciences; STARRT Institute; or from your Associate Dean's office. View the Academic Appeal Policy.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All registered students must comply with College policies and procedures related to academic honesty, appeals of final grades, and other college expectations and practices. View relevant policies at www.mohawkcollege.ca/Discover/Help.html.
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ACCESSIBLE LEARNING SERVICES
Accessible Learning Services are available at all campuses for confirmed applicants and registered students who suspect they have a disability or who have a documented disability, such as:
- Physical condition
- Learning disability
- Deafness, deafened and hard of hearing
- Blindness or partial sight
- Acquired brain injury
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Mental Health condition
Early registration is recommended. Attendance in person at a Group Information and Registration Session or completion of the eLearn module available on MoCoMotion is a required first step for accessing services.
For a comprehensive overview of Accessible Learning Services, visit our website.
Contact Information:
Fennell Campus: Room C102 / 905-575-2211
Brantford Campus: Room A102 / 519-758-6014
IAHS Campus: Room 303 / 905-540-4247 ext. 26751
STARRT: Room A118 / 905-575-1212 ext. 5401
Email accessiblelearningservices@mohawkcollege.ca
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND STUDENT CARD
You will receive an Acknowledgement form and student card immediately when registering in person. Acknowledgements for registrations done online, by mail or by fax will be mailed to your home via Canada Post. The Acknowledgement of Registration form includes your user ID and password for MoCoMotion - the College's information portal.
Carry your student card for security purposes and bring your Acknowledgement Form to class as proof of registration. A fee of $6.00 per term applies for duplicate forms.
NOTE: Please ensure your address and phone information is correct in our registration system. This will ensure communication with you is possible in the event of a course cancellation/reschedule, etc.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For credit courses leading to a college certificate or diploma, you require a secondary school diploma or equivalent, or you must be 19 years of age or older on the day the course starts. The college reserves the right to restrict enrolment for most general education and non-credit continuing education courses to those 19 years of age and over. International students who are not permanent residents of Canada require permission to register from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You may audit a Continuing Education credit course under special circumstances, provided that the Associate Dean approves the application. You will not receive a credit for an audited course; an AU designation is used for the transcript. Regular fees apply.
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BOOKS, SUPPLIES
Mohawk College has three bookstore locations:
Fennell Campus (main store); 135 Fennell Ave. W., Hamilton, Ontario, 905-575-2070
Brantford Campus; 411 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario, 519-758-6026
STARRT Institute; 481 Barton St. E., Stoney Creek, Ontario, 905-575-2514
Visit the Bookstore website for hours of operation.
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CAMPUS CLOSING (Emergency situations) - Call (905)575-2444 or (519)758-6000 or visit the College website
In periods of bad weather or emergency situations, monitor local radio broadcasts (generally after 3:00 p.m.) or visit www.mohawkcollege.ca for campus closure announcements. These are the only methods of providing advance notice.
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CLASSROOM LOCATIONS
Room numbers for courses at all campuses are available on our website after 3:00 pm on the day the course begins. Classroom locations are also posted at the main campus entrances.
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COUNSELLING SERVICES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS
Registered Continuing Education students and confirmed applicants may access counselling services. Please call 905-575-2211/519-759-7200 ext. 2211 for more information.
Services Available:
• Educational Planning
• Career Counselling
• Academic Problem Solving
In addition, prospective and registered CE students may access counselling services on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in The Square - Room C102, Fennell Campus. Call 905-575-1212 ext. 2176 for more information.
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COURSE CANCELLATIONS
Mohawk College reserves the right to limit, cancel, adjust or relocate classes/courses without notice, if necessary. Note - Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrolment levels before the start date. The College will try diligently to contact you in advance of a class cancellation. However, the College cannot assume responsibility for expenses incurred (babysitting, travel, etc.) if you arrive for a class which has been cancelled or rescheduled. A full refund will be issued for courses cancelled by the College. Classes MIGHT NOT be scheduled on long weekends -please check with your instructor.
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
You may access the services of a professional mediator on a confidential, voluntary basis, free of charge. Issues may include human rights (discrimination and harassment) complaints and non-human rights issues such as interpersonal conflict/personal harassment. For an appointment, contact the Student Issues Coordinator at 905-575-2318 or from Brantford 519-759-7200 ext. 2318, via email at diane.harrison@mohawkcollege.ca or in person at Fennell A129.
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EXEMPTIONS
Gain recognition for course work completed at Mohawk College, or another educational institution, that is equivalent to learning required in a specific Mohawk course. To apply for an exemption, login to MoCoMotion and select "Access Self Service" on the Main Menu of the Welcome tab. For assistance contact The Square at 905-575-2000 or ask@mohawkcollege.ca
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- TUITION, ACADEMIC SERVICE, STUDENT ACTIVITY, STUDENT IT ENHANCEMENT, TRANSPORTATION and CANCOPY FEES These fees are calculated based on the number of hours per course: Tuition - $5.89/hr, CanCopy - $0.01/hr. The Academic Service Fee ($0.55), Student Activity Fee ($0.48), Student IT Enhancement Fee ($0.07) are calculated per hour to a maximum of 45 hours. Transportation fee-$0.70 per hour is charged on courses at Fennell (FF), Brantford (BF) and STARRT (SC) locations only - to a maximum of $43. All fees are subject to change.
- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Course fees do not include textbooks or learning materials required by many courses (some exceptions may apply). These are often available in the Campus stores.
- Payment may be made by Cash, Certified Cheque, Money Order, VISA or MasterCard, Debit.
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA FEE A fee of $30 applies for replacement of a College certificate or diploma. Visit our The Square (room C102) at Fennell Campus to make your request and payment. Hours vary.
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FINANCIAL AID
Effective immediately, the process to apply for financial assistance for Continuing Education courses has changed. Please click here for full details. Please note: applications must be completed online and application deadlines apply. Apply early as limited funding is available. Questions should be directed to the Financial Aid Department, The Square (Room C102 - Fennell Campus) or by telephone at 905-575-2133.
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GENERAL EDUCATION BAND SELECTION COURSES
Students registered in some Continuing Education certificate/diploma programs may be required to complete General Education Band Selection courses during their program of studies. An (E) designation for courses in the catalogue and the index indicates that the course can be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
The following restrictions apply:
The course chosen must NOT be related to (or included in) your program of studies. For example: students in the Child and Youth Worker program cannot use Psychology; students in Police Foundations cannot use Issues in Diversity; Recreation and Leisure Services students cannot use Sociology, etc. You are advised to seek approval for the course you are considering, before registering. When you have successfully completed the course you must apply for an exemption from your General Education course. Submit applications online via MoCoMotion.
Click here for a list of General Education courses currently offered through Continuing Education (PDF format).
For more information about General Education, please visit the Gen Ed website.
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GRADESEffective Fall 2009, a minimum passing grade of 50% applies for all graded courses offered at the College. A 60% weighted GPA is required for graduation. Exceptions to promotion and grading may exist in some program areas to meet external accreditation requirements. Details about the grading system and exceptions can be found on the College website www.mohawkcollege.ca under Student Services. To access your grades and review your progress, use MoCoMotion and select "View Grades" on the Main Menu of the Welcome tab. User ID and password are provided on your Acknowledgement of Registration form.
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GRADUATIONWhen you become eligible for a diploma or certificate according to program regulations, and/or you expect to graduate in the Fall of any given year, you must notify the Continuing Education Associate Dean in writing. "Request for Certificate (PDF)" forms are to be completed by students graduating from a Continuing Education Certiricate program. "Application to Graduate" forms are to be completed by students graduating from a post-secondary diploma or post-secondary certificate they have taken through Continuing Education. The forms are available at the Student Services office at any campus or print the form on the Preparation for Convocation webpage. Carefully indicate the correct spelling of the names to appear on the document. Continuing Education certificates and diplomas are generally presented at the Fall Continuing Education convocation ceremony. The deadline to apply for graduation is August 15.
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INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
In March of each year, students registered in courses in the previous year will be able to access their T2202A Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate via Self Service in MoCoMotion. Click here to read about how to access your online form.
Note: Some courses may not qualify for a tuition and/or education tax deduction. Student Activity, Miscellaneous and Book fees do not qualify as a tax deduction. For assistance, drop in to The Square (Fennell), any Student Registration Centre or MCACES office or call 905-385-4295, 1-888-385-4295 or 905-575-2176.
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ITI ADVISING SERVICE
Are you an Internationally Trained Individual (ITI) looking for advice on employment resources or academic programs? The ITI Advising Service is available to prospective and registered Continuing Education students.
If you have work experience and/or post-secondary education completed outside of Canada, access the service to speak to an advisor about:
- career options and employment resources
- academic planning
- credential assessment
- community resources
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LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRES
The Library@Mohawk is here to help you!
Visit one of our campus libraries for a full range of information resources and services.
- Get expert, friendly assistance from professional staff
- Access information resources that support your courses
- Connect to e-books and e-journals from home 24/7 at TheBRAIN
- Study on your own or in a group in the study and meeting spaces
- Discover online guides and tutorials
Can’t get to one of the Library’s five locations? Visit TheBRAIN – Virtual Library@Mohawk - brain.mohawkcollege.ca.
Find information on TheBRAIN from books, videos, electronic books, magazine and journal articles, to newspapers, web sites and images.
Not sure where to begin? Chat with AskON’s Information Specialists and get live help!
Distance Education students can also access resources by showing their college ID from the following 17 Ontario college libraries:
| Algonquin | Boreal | Cambrian | Canadore |
| Conestoga | Confederation | Fanshawe | George Brown |
| Georgian | Humber | Lambton | Loyalist |
| Niagara | St. Lawrence | Sault | Sheridan |
| Sir Sandford Fleming | |||
Library@Mohawk is here for you!
- Library @ Brantford - 519-758-6019
- Cummings Library @ Fennell – 905-575-2077
- Collaboratory @ Fennell - 905-575-2076
- bizHUB @ Fennell – 905-575-2244
- Library @ IAHS – 905-540-4247 ext. 26835
- Library @ STARRT – 905-575-2504
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Fennell, Brantford & STARRT LocationsContinuing Education evening and weekend students at Fennell, Brantford and STARRT campuses will automatically receive a parking pass with your Acknowledgement of Registration. A transportation fee is included in the course fee for courses offered at these locations.
NOTE: If you are taking a course during the day or a course where there are no fees, you will be required to buy a parking pass. Visit the Parking office, The Square at Fennell or the Students Services office at your campus for information. If you have purchased a full-time parking pass, you may return your evening pass to the Parking Office. Visit the MCACES website and complete the CE Transportation Fee Credit Request form.
IAHS (Institute for Applied Health Sciences)
McMaster University parking guidelines apply. Purchase permits at the E.T. Clarke Centre, Room 102. Student I.D. card required. For further information, call McMaster University at 905-525-9140 ext. 24232.
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PAYMENT METHODS
Payment is required at the time of registration. You may pay by VISA, MasterCard, certified cheque, cash or debit (in person only).
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PREREQUISITES
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met the prerequisites listed in each course description.
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PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION
Earn course credits for college-level learning acquired outside the classroom. Have your life/work experience assessed relative to specific course outcomes, by one of the following methods:
- Challenge Exam: Demonstrate required knowledge or skills in proficiency exams evaluated by college assessors.
- Portfolio: Use self-reflection to identify current skills and document key learning. Portfolios are evaluated by college assessors.
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PRIVACY and CONFIDENTIALITY
Mohawk College collects and retains personal information in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSO 1990). See the Privacy Statement at www.mohawkcollege.ca/legal.html
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Hamilton Street Railway provides bus service to most Hamilton College locations. Contact the HSR for specific details about routes, schedules, etc.
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REFUNDS
To obtain a refund, you must withdraw by the day before your second scheduled class.
For individualized learning courses (e.g. Math Learning Centre and Distance Education) you must withdraw within 6 days of the published start date of the course in order to receive a refund.
If you wish to withdraw from general interest seminars, travel/education, or courses with equipment rental, or the purchase of special materials, you must withdraw three days before the start of the course.
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REFUND AMOUNTS
A $20.00 administrative fee per course is withheld (except for courses cancelled by the College). If you withdraw before the second scheduled class, whether or not you actually attended, all fees will be refunded minus the administration fee. No refund will be issued for withdrawals on the day of/after the second scheduled class, whether or not you actually attended.
Note:
- If you have an outstanding balance with the college all refunds will be applied to that balance.
- Allow a minimum of 4 weeks processing time for refunds.
- Refunds are issued by cheque and sent to the registered student. (Exception - tuition paid directly by employer or sponsoring agency to the College).
- The Standard Refund Policy may not apply to seminars, workshops, Travel Education, Corporate Training, Community Training, and Credit for Prior Learning courses.
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RELEASE AND WAIVER
Students registered or participating in a Continuing Education course or program are bound by College Regulations. Mohawk College accepts no responsibility for personal injury to a registrant/student (including death), losses or any expenses arising from instruction in a College course and specifically from participation in clinical, laboratory, field trips, industrial, athletic or social activities unless such injury results from College negligence. This also applies to disabled registrants/students receiving voluntary assistance from College faculty, staff or another registrant/student.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of catalogue information as of the date of publication. However, the College reserves the right to modify or cancel any program, program description, option, course, objective, fee, timetable, or campus location without notice or prejudice. We cannot assume responsibility for changes made after publication, in areas beyond our control. Not all courses are offered every term. Courses offered this term are published in this catalogue.
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REPEATING FAILED COURSES
A student who has failed a course may repeat it in a subsequent semester, unless advised otherwise.
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RESIDENCY & TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
To be eligible for graduation, students are expected to demonstrate mastery of current competencies outlined in the Program of Studies applicable at the time of graduation. Mohawk College does not permit backdating of diplomas. In cases where study has been interrupted for one or more years, the College may require a student to repeat a subject area.
To qualify for a Mohawk College certificate or diploma or applied degree, students using advanced standing and/or credit for prior experiential learning must complete at least 25% of the program requirements at Mohawk College. When students are completing Mohawk College courses through distance education at another College, residency requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior Citizens, 65 years of age or older, may register for most Mohawk C.E. funded credit courses for 50% of the seat fee, plus all other fees except the Academic Service Fee (ASF) and Student Activity Fee (SAF). Proof of age is required at registration.
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SMOKE FREE POLICY
Smoking is not allowed in any Mohawk College facility, and is prohibited at the main entrances of the College and other selected entrances. Non Smoking Areas are clearly identified by signs. Note: Entrances are patrolled and smoking fines will be issued to those who do not comply with this policy.
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TRANSFER POLICY
You may transfer from one class/course to another before the third regularly scheduled session of the course from which you are transferring, provided that the registration cut off date has not passed and space is available in the course into which you are transferring. Fees will be re-assessed accordingly.
You may transfer online, by fax (PDF), or at any designated Continuing Education Registration Office.
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WAITLISTS
If a course is full, you may choose to enter your name on the course waitlist via the web, fax, mail or in person. You are not required to leave payment for a waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you withdraw from a course, you must officially notify the Continuing Education Registration Office using the web, mail (PDF), fax (PDF), or in person at least 10 days before the end of the course to avoid academic penalty.
It is not sufficient to inform only your instructor.
See Refunds above for details regarding refunds when withdrawing.
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