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Student Life
The Canadian Classroom
Course Load
At Royal Roads University, a normal full course load is 30 credits per year at the undergraduate level, and 15 credits per year at the graduate level. A student enrolled in at least 60 per cent of a normal course load is considered full-time.
As a guideline, for every one hour of instructional time, students should dedicate another three hours to project work, assignments, readings, review and preparation. For a normal full-time undergraduate student with 15 hours per week of instruction, they should dedicate another 45 hours per week to their studies. That’s more than a full-time job!
Time Management
It is important to review your commitments, discuss them with your teammates, employers, and family members, and identify strategies for meeting multiple demands in a way that supports your academic success and your personal well-being.
Because your grades are cumulative, meaning that every day counts towards your nal grade, it is important to develop your study routine right from the start. Regular homework assignments and weekly projects mean it will not be possible to procrastinate all year and expect to catch up on everything during a nal exam.
Moodle
Moodle is the online learning platform where courses, and course materials, are housed. Through this platform, students can submit assignments, access content and resources, join discussion forums, interact with professors, collaborate with fellow students and receive their grades. To access Moodle you will be required to login with your Academic Account, username and password. Once you are registered as an RRU student, you will receive an email to activate your Academic Account. If you cannot nd your account activation information, please contact Computer Services. Note: All Pathway Program and Year 1 students will receive access to their academic account during on-campus orientation.
Effective time management is the key to success at university. Although nding the time to study between other aspects of everyday life can be challenging, being organized and creating a detailed study plan will make a tremendous difference to your success. Please note that classes could be scheduled in evenings and on weekends, in addition to weekdays.
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