Table of Contents
- Academic Calendar 2023-2024 (September 2023)
- I. General Information and ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ
- 1. Welcome to ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ
- 2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
- 3. Admission
- 3.1. Contact Information
- 3.2. Admission to the University
- 3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
- 3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
- 3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
- 3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
- 3.7. English Requirements
- 3.8. Mature Students
- 3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing
- 3.10. Transfer Students
- 3.11. Challenge for Credit
- 3.12. Visiting Students
- 3.13. Exchange Students
- 3.14. Special Circumstances
- 3.15. Graduate Studies
- 4. Fees
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
- 4.1.2. Tuition Fees
- 4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
- 4.1.4. Auditing Fees
- 4.1.5. Mail Service, Fitness Centre, and Technology and Service Fee
- 4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
- 4.1.7. Other Fees
- 4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
- 4.1.9. Instructional Supplies Fees
- 4.1.10. Study Abroad and Exchange Fee
- 4.1.11. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
- 4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
- 4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning Students
- 4.2.5. Residence Deposits and Refunds for Returning Students
- 4.2.6. Registration Deposits for January ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ (New and Former Students)
- 4.2.7. Residence Deposits for January ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ (New and Former Students)
- 4.3. Payment of Fees
- 4.3.1. Payments and Charges
- 4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
- 4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs
- 4.3.6. Method of Payment
- 4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
- 4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
- 4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 5. Financial Assistance
- 6. Co-Curricular Life
- 6.1. The Mount Allison Students' Union
- 6.2. The Argosy Weekly
- 6.3. CHMA FM
- 6.4. Motyer-Fancy Theatre
- 6.5. Residence Council
- 6.6. The Pond
- 6.7. Student Employment
- 6.8. Accommodation
- 6.9. Department of Athletics and Recreation
- 6.10. Spiritual Care on Campus
- 6.11. Student Life
- 6.12. Student Life Resources
- 6.12.1. Personal Counselling
- 6.12.2. Experiential Learning and Career Development
- 6.12.3. Employment
- 6.12.4. Health Services
- 6.12.5. Student Health Insurance
- 6.12.6. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
- 6.12.7. Student Wellness
- 6.12.8. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
- 6.12.9. International Students
- 6.12.10. Student Conduct
- 6.13. Services for Students with Disabilities
- 7. General Information
- 8. Personnel
- 9. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships; Endowed Chairs; Faculty Awards
- 9.1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
- 9.2. Endowed Chairs
- 9.2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
- 9.2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
- 9.2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
- 9.2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
- 9.2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
- 9.2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
- 9.2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
- 9.2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
- 9.2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
- 9.2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
- 9.2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
- 9.2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
- 9.3. Faculty Awards
- II. Academic Regulations
- 10. Academic Regulations
- 10.1. Communication
- 10.2. Courses of Instruction
- 10.3. Registration
- 10.3.1. Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
- 10.3.2. Registration Deadline
- 10.3.3. Registration Deadline (Self-directed Distance Learning Courses)
- 10.3.4. Determining Year Level
- 10.3.5. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.3.6. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.3.7. Repeating Courses
- 10.3.8. Auditing Courses
- 10.4. Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
- 10.5. Transfer Credits
- 10.6. Academic Integrity
- 10.7. Missed Coursework or Tests
- 10.8. Examination Regulations
- 10.8.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.8.2. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.8.3. Viewing Examination Papers
- 10.8.4. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
- 10.8.5. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
- 10.8.6. Special Examinations
- 10.9. Evaluations of Student Performance
- 10.9.1. Grading Policies for Courses
- 10.9.2. Reporting of Grades
- 10.9.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
- 10.9.4. Prerequisite Grade Requirements
- 10.9.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
- 10.9.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.9.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.9.8. Grade Changes
- 10.9.9. Re-evaluation of a Grade
- 10.9.10. Aegrotat Standing
- 10.9.11. Assessment of Academic Standing
- 10.9.12. Good Standing
- 10.9.13. Unsatisfactory Standing
- 10.9.14. Academic Performance Indicators
- 10.9.15. Academic Probation
- 10.9.16. Academic Suspension
- 10.9.17. Academic Dismissal
- 10.9.18. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
- 10.9.19. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
- 10.9.20. Dean's List
- 10.10. Degree Requirements
- 10.10.1. Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
- 10.10.2. Academic Residency Requirements
- 10.10.3. Degree with Distinction Requirements
- 10.10.4. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
- 10.10.5. Submitting a Thesis
- 10.10.6. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
- 10.10.7. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
- 10.10.8. Honours Certificate
- 10.11. Graduation and Convocation
- 10.12. Transcripts
- 10.13. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
- 10.14. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
- 10. Academic Regulations
- III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
- 11. Academic Programs
- 11.1. General Regulations
- 11.2. Bachelor of Arts
- 11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
- 11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.2.5. Additional Minor
- 11.2.6. Double Major
- 11.2.7. Joint Major
- 11.2.8. Bachelor of Arts - Aviation
- 11.2.9. Honours Degree
- 11.2.10. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.2.11. The Major as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.12. Disciplinary Major
- 11.2.13. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.2.14. Joint Major
- 11.2.15. Specially Approved Major
- 11.2.16. Bachelor of Arts - Aviation offered in conjunction with MFC Training
- 11.2.17. Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.18. Joint Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.19. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.20. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.2.21. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.2.22. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.2.23. Minors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.24. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.2.25. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.26. Complementary Courses and Prerequisites
- 11.3. Bachelor of Science
- 11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
- 11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.3.3. Science Core
- 11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
- 11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
- 11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.3.7. Additional Minor
- 11.3.8. Double Major
- 11.3.9. Joint Major
- 11.3.10. Honours Degree
- 11.3.11. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.3.12. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
- 11.3.13. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.14. Disciplinary Major
- 11.3.15. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.3.16. Joint Major
- 11.3.17. Specially Approved Major
- 11.3.18. Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.19. Joint Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.20. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.21. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.3.22. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.3.23. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.3.24. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.25. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.3.26. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.4. Master of Science
- 11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.1. Primary Objective
- 11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
- 11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
- 11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.8. Elective Credits
- 11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
- 11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
- 11.5.12. Commerce - Aviation offered in conjunction with MFC Training
- 11.5.13. Major from Other Disciplines
- 11.5.14. Transferring to Commerce
- 11.6. Bachelor of Music
- 11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
- 11.8. Bachelor of Arts and Science
- 11.9. Certificate of Bilingualism/ Certificat De Bilinguisme
- 11.10. Undergraduate Certificates
- 11.11. Pre-Professional Requirements
- 11.12. International Programs
- 11.13. Academic Credit for Independent Experiential Learning
- 11.14. University Special Topics Courses
- 12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Arts
- Art History
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biopsychology
- Canadian Public Policy
- Canadian Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Cognitive Science
- Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
- Community Engaged Learning
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Drama Studies
- Economics
- English Literatures
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Experiential Learning
- Fine Arts/Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts
- French Studies
- Geography
- Geography and Environment
- German Studies
- Greek
- Health Studies
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- International Economics and Business
- International Relations
- Japanese Studies
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Museum and Curatorial Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics/Frank McKenna School of PPE
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Screen Studies
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
- University Special Topic Courses
- Visual and Material Culture
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Arts Administration
- Certificate in Biopsychology
- Certificate in Canadian Arts and Culture
- Certificate in Community Engaged Learning
- Certificates in Data Science
- Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Certificate in Foundations of Health
- Certificate in Mi'kmaw Studies
- Certificate in Music Education
- Certificate in Social Research Methodologies
- Certificate in Studies of Indigenous History
- Certificate in Theatre Arts
- Certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture
- 11. Academic Programs
- Index
- I. General Information and ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ
The ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ Libraries and Archives include the Ralph Pickard Bell Library, the Alfred Whitehead Music Library, and the University Archives. The libraries provide Mount Allison students, faculty, and staff with global access to digital, print, and audio-visual information. They are committed to working with students and faculty to promote information literacy -- accessing, critically evaluating, and using information effectively and ethically. Librarians offer in-depth reference services, in-class instruction, and research consultations by appointment.
The ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ Libraries hold over 600,000 books, videos, DVDs, audio materials, microforms, maps, etc., and provides access to the contents of over 200,000 journals in various formats. The Ralph Pickard Bell Library houses all the University's collections except music, including collections of rare books, maps and manuscripts dating from as far back as the 17th century.
The Libraries are open seven days a week during the school year. Students can access online library catalogues and databases from anywhere they have Internet access, on or off campus. In addition, as a member of the Council of Atlantic University Libraries (CAUL), the Libraries provide interlibrary loan services that allow students and faculty to borrow materials from libraries worldwide.
The Alfred Whitehead Music Library is home to impressive collections of printed music (over 24,000 items); books and periodicals (over 11,000 volumes), more than 7,500 commercial audio and video recordings, and an archive of Mount Allison Department of Music concert recordings going back to 1968. Specialized online databases such as Naxos, Oxford Music Online, and RILM Abstracts of Music Literature can be accessed on or off campus.
The University Archives is housed in the Ralph Pickard Bell Library. Archival holdings support the University's administrative operations and also act as primary research sources for faculty, students, alumni and the general public.
The Archives acquires, preserves and makes available the archival records of Mount Allison University which have long term legal, financial, and historical value. Holdings consist of over 2,000 feet of textual records, approximately 10,000 photographs, as well as manuscript maps, architectural drawings, videocassettes, films and sound recordings. Records and publications of the Board of Regents, Senate, Faculty Council, Office of the President and all University units, departments and programs, as well as records and publications related to faculty, student and campus life from 1843 to the present are acquired. The Archives also obtains selected private fonds and collections related to the greater Chignecto area of Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Holdings include family papers, business records, and records of local clubs and organizations. Archival documents must be examined in the Archives and are not available for loan. The Archivist offers reference services, in-class instruction and research interviews by appointment.
A fund established in 1967 by a bequest of the late Tannis Allison to commemorate the names of David Allison, president of ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ, 1869-1878, and 1891-1911, his wife, Elizabeth A. Allison, Henry Augustus Allison, and his wife Tannis Allison.
A fund established in 1956 by a bequest of the late Raymond Clare Archibald, 1894. The income is used to maintain the Mary Mellish Archibald collection which Dr. Archibald had established in 1905 in memory of his mother, Mary (Mellish) Archibald, and had continued to develop until his death in 1955.
Established in 1987 by the Class of '36, the Archives Enrichment Fund supports the development and preservation of the holdings of the Mount Allison archives.
A fund established in 1976 by the will of the late Percy Simpson Bailey, B.A., 1907, to purchase books in the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Geology and Classics.
A fund established in 1962. The income from this fund is for books in Canadian History and Politics.
A fund established in 1980 by C.F. Black, Margaret Folkins and Dorothy Silvester in memory of their brother William Harold Black. The income is used to purchase recordings for the music appreciation course.
A fund established in 1973. The income is used to strengthen Library resources in Marketing.
A fund established in 2002 from the estate of Olga Bernice Bishop to be used for the purchase of library materials
A fund established by an anonymous donor in 1979. The annual income is used to purchase Canadian Music recordings and scores.
A fund established in 1982 by Stephen D. Clark and June D. Clark in memory of members of their families. A portion of the income is to be granted to the Library to buy books for the Biology Department.
A fund established by the family and friends of Elva Ruth Cogswell (B.A. '84) in 1986. The annual income provides books related to the field of Canadian Studies.
A fund established in memory of Julia T. Colpitts, 1899, by her brother, Edwin H. Colpitts, 1893. The income from this fund is used to purchase Mathematics books .
A fund established in 1969 to commemorate the teaching career of Thomas Colpitts, class of 1879, by his granddaughter, Dr. Olga Bishop, class of 1938, to be used to purchase books in the field of Education.
The income from the fund is used to purchase books in the field of Chemistry.
A fund established in memory of Dr. Donald Darrach, by his wife, Typhenia Tuplin, L.C. 1870-71.
A fund established in memory of Leon Estabrooks, class of 1951, by his parents, the income from which is used for books in the fields of Arts and Crafts.
A fund established in 1971 from a bequest from the estate of William Benton North Evans, the income to be used to purchase materials on church and organ music.
A fund established by Reverend G.W.F. Glendenning, class of 1884, and Mrs. Glendenning (Ellen Bent, L.C. 1882-83), the income from which is to be used for books in English Literature.
A fund established in 1980, the income of which is for books in Canadian Studies.
A fund established in 1988 by Mrs. Jean Grainger and the Grainger family in memory of Jack K. Grainger (B.A. '33, M.A. '34), a former member of the Board of Regents. The annual income is for books relating to English and History.
A fund established in memory of Ann Henderson, class of 1959, for books in the field of Music.
A fund established in 1939 by a bequest of Reverend Thomas Hicks (1853-1932) upon the death of his wife in January 1939.
A fund established in 1984 by Dr. Clinton H. and Kathleen Strothard Holder in memory of their parents. The income is to be used by the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for library acquisitions.
A fund established by her son, the Rev. Samuel Howard (B.A. '84, B.D, '95, D.D., '23), and the Rev. William J. Howard (B.A., '88, B.D.' 91). The income is to be used for books in Canadian Studies.
A fund established in 1978 to commemorate the work of Dorothy Hunton in promoting literature for boys and girls in the community. The income is used to purchase children's classics, new and old.
A fund for the purchase of materials on U.S. foreign relations, established in April 1973 by S.C. Lawrence Ip, a third year Arts student.
A fund established in 1969 by the family and friends of Cecil Record Johns, who was a faculty member of the Department of Music, 1927-1931. The income from this fund is to be used to purchase books in Music.
Funds established in memory of Rev. D.W. Johnson, 1873 and Mrs. Johnson (Jennie L. Morse, M.L.A., 1872), by their sons, C.H. Johnson, 1898 and A.L. Johnson, 1903. The income from the former is for binding of periodicals and from the latter for books in Canadian Literature.
A fund established in 2002. This fund is to be used for the purchase of Library books related to the English Department.
A fund established in 1991 at the time of Professor MacFarlane's retirement from ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ. The income is for Physics books.
A fund established in 1981 by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Marion H. Bennett in memory of her father, Edwin Robinson Machum, who was a student and friend of the University, and, for many years, a member of the Board of Regents. The income is for books, preferably in English literature.
The Morton Memorial Fund was established in 1977 by Dr. Harry S. Morton, O.B.E., LL.D., F.R.C.O.G., F.R.C.S., in memory of his grandfather, The Rev. Arthur Dwight Morton, B.A., 1864, M.A., 1870, D.D., 1903, and in memory of his father, Dr. Charles Stuart Morton, M.B.M.D. (Tor.), F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S., (C) and his mother, Maie Howard Stafford, Ladies College 1900-1902. Eighty percent of the endowment interest is to develop the library collection and is divided equally between Biology, Biochemistry, and History at the discretion of the University Librarian. The balance of the income is returned to the Fund capital.
A fund established in 1928 and since largely augmented by the late Mr. B.E. Paterson in memory of his wife, (Hattie Snowball Black, Piano 1881). The income is for books of general interest, including travel and biographies.
A fund established in 1995. This fund is to be used for the enhancement of the collections of the Music Library.
A fund established in 1973 in memory of Ella Smith, M.A., D.Litt. by her sister. The income of this fund is for history books, to commemorate Dr. Smith's years as professor of History at ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ.
A fund established in 2002 from the estate of James C. Reid to be used for the purchase of library books.
A fund established in 1987 by Louise V.D. Seaman in memory of her husband. The income is for books in Religious Studies.
A fund established in memory of her father by Miss Clara G. Turner, of the State Teachers' College, Harrisburg, Virginia. The income from this fund is mainly for books in Theology.
A fund established in 1952 by the will of the late William Morley Tweedie for standard works in English language and literature.
A fund established from the estate of Jean T. Ward for the purchase of library materials.
A fund established in 1975 in memory of Frank Leslie West, who was associated with ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ as a student, a member of and head of the Engineering Department, Dean of Science, and Vice-President, during the years 1908-1962. The income from this fund is for books on community planning and sports and general science reference books.
The Mount Allison Federated Alumni was founded in 1937 with the merger of the Alumnae Society of the Mount Allison Ladies' College (1871) and the Alumni Society of the Mount Allison College and Academy (1874) with the purpose of maintaining contact with the alumni and friends of Mount Allison, for the benefit of the University.
The Alumni Association supports and develops programs and services that create a meaningful experience for alumni, helping them stay connected with fellow alumni and the Mount Allison community.
The Alumni Association is governed by the 15 members of the Board of Directors and operates through members-at-large, Class Officers, alumni representatives on the Board of Regents and University Senate, and the Alumni Engagement Office.
For generations, Mount Allison alumni have consistently demonstrated a commitment to the University by generously sharing their time, skills, and resources. They play an active part in student recruitment, provide important financial support, and help maintain and strengthen the institution's reputation and visibility.
The mission of the Alumni Board of Directors is to promote and motivate the participation of alumni and friends of Mount Allison with the University through effective communication, events, and special initiatives.
Officers | ||
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President | Christy DeMont | '80 |
Past President | Anna Abbott | '04 |
Honorary President | Nancy Vogan, Professor Emerita | '67 |
Vice-President | Jennie Henderson | '03 |
Directors | |
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Youji Cheng | '17 |
Kevin Estabrooks | '83 |
Ian Fogarty | '93 |
Ryan Francis | '04 |
Jonathan Graves | '15 |
Marian Humphrey | '71, '72 |
Cydney Kane | '17 |
Rob MacQueen | '85 |
Michael Mohammed | '03 |
David Pos | '77 |
Jack Rhind | '74, '75 |
Jodi Swan | '96 |
Executive Director | |
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Carolle de Ste-Croix | '90 |
The Alumni Engagement Office provides services to Mount Allison alumni and develops and administers the Mount Allison Alumni Association as an organization that can aid the University in providing the best possible research, educational, and extracurricular opportunities for our students and faculty.
The Alumni Engagement Office works with the Alumni Board of Directors to develop initiatives that support the University's mission; develops and supports alumni networks; organizes on-campus and virtual alumni reunions and events; works with alumni networks and class executives to maintain a database of 33,000 records of alumni and friends of Mount A; publishes the alumni magazine the Record three times per year; and maintains the Alumni Association's communications and social media channels.
There are several publicly accessible computer labs on campus. Laser printing is available at several locations.
Software available in the labs includes Web browsers, E-mail, Microsoft Office for word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets and several mathematics, statistical and scientific packages. Several programming languages and many other course-specific programs are available.
The University is a member of the NB/PEI Educational Computer Network (ECN) and has connections to other ECN institutions. Mount Allison also has a wireless network covering the entire campus.
Students have access to the high speed wired and wireless network in residence. A large networked printer (using web print) is available in Jennings Hall for printing and copying using Mountie Money.
Computing Services, located in the Bennett building at 10 Salem Street, manages and maintains the University's computing and network resources, and provides advisory and training assistance to all members of the university community through the Helpdesk and Student Helpdesk Consultants. The Computing Services Helpdesk is open weekdays to assist students and staff. Equipment including cameras, video cameras, tripods, laptops, and data projectors can be signed out from Computing Services for course work and extra-curricular events.
Located on the ground floor of the Wallace McCain Student Center, the ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ Bookstore is the place for official MtA clothing, merchandise, textbooks, related course materials and more. The Bookstore is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for in-person shopping or shop anytime via the Bookstore website at < http://bookstore.mta.ca > . Accepted payment methods include VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Interac (debit) direct payment.
The Bookstore, owned by ¯r¶¹TVÊÓƵ, makes textbooks and required course materials available to students at the lowest possible price. During select times of the year, students can participate in the Textbook Buy Back program, where textbooks can be sold back to the Bookstore. Students can also take advantage of the Books on Beds program and order their course materials and general merchandise in advance online. Orders will be delivered to residence rooms the month before the term begins in both September and January.
Branches of the Royal Bank of Canada and the Bank of Nova Scotia are located in Sackville and include 24 hour ATM services at their locations. In addition, a TD Bank ATM is located on the ground floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre.
Each year the University helps sponsor a series of performances by groups and artists distinguished in the field of high quality entertainment. Mount Allison students have the opportunity to reserve tickets for these performances on specially favourable terms. Full details are available in the Performing Arts Series Brochure supplied to students each September.