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This is an astonishing campus both in
and outside the classroom.
Continuing Studies student, 2015
REFUND POLICY: Registration fee refunds will be processed as follows:
FULL REFUND will be issued with proper noti cation (telephone contact, email, fax or letter – not voice mail) of withdrawal received 10 or more full business days before the rst day of the course. If a course is cancelled by the University, you will receive a full refund of fees paid.
50% REFUND will be issued if noti cation
of cancellation falls between 6-9 full business days prior to the course start date.
NO REFUND will be issued if noti cation of withdrawal is received 5 or less full business days before the start of the course.
EXCEPTIONAL REFUND CIRCUMSTANCES: The Director of Continuing Studies (or designate) will review exceptions to the above-noted refund rules only as they pertain to medical and family emergencies on an individual basis. Please note that select longer programs may have exceptional refund policies that require earlier noti cation of withdrawal for refunds.
Visit the website for more information.
REGISTRATION PROCESS: Registrations are processed in the order that they are received. Please try to register by the “best to register by” date under each course code. If you are planning to register less than 10 days before the course start date, please check with the Continuing Studies of ce on the status of the session.
Some courses ll up quickly. Registering early helps guarantee a seat and assists us to plan and convene in the best possible way.
CHANGE, CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF COURSES: When it is necessary to alter, cancel or postpone a class, participants are noti ed; therefore it is important that you provide
a phone number where you can be reached day or evening and an e-mail address when registering.
WITHDRAWAL OF COURSES: Continuing Studies reserves the right to withdraw, cancel or postpone courses
listed in its publications. Should a course
be withdrawn, cancelled or postponed, you will receive a full refund of the fees paid and, when applicable, be placed on a callback list for a subsequent offering of that course.
CONFIRMATION: You will receive a con rmation email a few days prior to the start date of your course. Details will include speci c class times, building and room numbers, suggestions of what to bring and directions with a map of the campus. Please be sure to include a phone number where you can be reached day or evening, and e-mail address when registering.
TUITION RECEIPTS: Please keep your receipt – under some circumstances, tuition fees are tax deductible. You will receive
an automatic receipt by return email if
you register online, and by mail (or email) if you register in person or by telephone.
GST REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS: Courses that qualify for tax exemption pursuant to CRA policy must: lead to a certi cate or diploma, relate to the practice or performance of a vocation, and attest to the competence of the student
to practice that vocation using a pass/fail standard.All other courses will be subject
to applicable taxes.
If you or your company are tax exempt, we require a statement requesting exemption on company letterhead to accompany your registration and payment.
CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that two of our heritage buildings, including Hatley Castle, have areas that are not easily accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Please call the Continuing Studies’ of ce
at 250.391.2513 for more information and assistance before registering.
CHANGES IN PROGRAMS
OF STUDY AND/OR COURSES:
The programs of study that our calendar l ists and describes are available for the year(s) to which the calendar applies.
They may not necessarily be available in later years. If the University must change the content of programs of study or withdraw them, all reasonable advance notice and alternative instruction will be given where possible. The University reserves the right
to change or alter the content of courses, instructors and instructional assignments, enrolment limitations, and pre-requisites. The University will not, however, be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses that such changes might incur.
ENROLMENT LIMITATIONS: The University makes every reasonable effort to project and plan enrolment to
strike a practicable balance between available instructional resources and quality instruction. At times the number of students exceeds the instructional resources that
we can reasonably make available and in such cases, we must reserve the right to limit enrolment in the programs or courses listed in the calendar and to withdraw courses for which enrolment or resources are insuf cient. In the event of a course becoming full, the student may indicate an interest in being placed on a wait list and/or on a callback list for a future offering of that course. The University will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses that such limitations or withdrawals might incur.
FEES AND OTHER CHARGES:
The University reserves the right to alter
the fees and other charges described in the calendar and on the website. The University will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses that such changes might incur.
REGULATIONS AND POLICIES:
In registering for study, the student assumes certain responsibilities to the University and, if registered, shall be subject to all rules, regulations and policies for students as amended from time to time. University rules, regulations and policies are available for review at: http://policies. royalroads.ca/policies. We reserve the right to deny any registration where appropriate.
Continuing Studies at Royal Roads welcomes everyone 18 years and older,
on an open-admission basis. Please Note:
In those courses designed for all ages, children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult,
EMERGENCY UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS: Bulletins of emergency closings due to poor weather conditions are available by calling the Security of ce at 250.391.2525 or checking the website at www.royalroads.ca
CAMPUS SECURITY: RRU Security
of ce is located on the main oor of the Millward Building and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. For any emergency, call 250.391.2525 or pick up any campus phone and dial 2525. This should
be your rst response in any emergency.
PARKING: There are several parking options at Royal Roads with pay parking in effect in all areas at all times: student.myrru. royalroads.ca/campus-amenities/parking
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