Course Assessments

All credit courses have a formal method of evaluation and assessment. Your course outlines will communicate the evaluation scheme for each course, identifying assessment methods (assignments, projects, tests, etc.) that contribute to the final grade. Assessments are designed to evaluate the level at which you demonstrate the established course learning outcomes.

Assignments

An assignment is to be submitted before or on the specified date and time as determined by the professor.

If a student cannot submit an assignment on the due date for any reason, they must notify the professor in advance and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. If an extension is not granted, the student is expected to have the assignment completed by the specified date.

In exceptional circumstances[1], if a student cannot submit an assignment on the date for any reason, they must notify the appropriate professor at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. When an extension is granted, the student will receive full consideration for the assignment. Assignments with extensions are due at a specific date and time as arranged with the professor. Penalties may be applied to extended assignments. In certain instances, with late, makeup, or remedial work, assignments may be marked as pass/fail only.

If a student cannot complete an assignment on-time:

1. The professor will determine the legitimacy of the request to extend the deadline-in some cases after requesting documentation- and may assign a late penalty of 10% per day if appropriate.
2. The professor will make appropriate arrangements with the student for submitting the late project. The student is required to submit the project within the time limits specified by the instructor.

Grading Scheme

The standard grading scheme for most courses is a letter grade ranging from A to F with each letter representing the equivalent percentage grade achieved in the course. Some courses have a Pass/Fail grading scheme. For these courses, a Pass does not impact your GPA but a Fail will. There are also other special grades that can be used for specific purposes.

Accommodations

Centennial is committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. This includes meeting the needs of students who may require adjustments or accommodations to equalize their opportunities to meet the essential requirements of achieving the learning outcomes in a course or program.

Assignment Drop Box

If specified by the course instructor, assignments may be dropped in the Enrolment services Onestop office will be date and time-stamped and placed in your instructor’s mail box.  However, students are strongly encouraged to communicate with the professors and post all of their assignments on ecentennial or shared drives.

Tests

Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests.

In exceptional circumstances*, if a student cannot be in class on the day of a test for any reason, he/she must notify the appropriate professor as soon as possible and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. The student will be required to write the test at a later date.

*Written documentation is required to support claims of exceptional circumstances, i.e. illness or death of a family member.

Grade Appeals