| Ways to Study |
| Full-time (FT) |
Students are registered in at least 60% of a program’s full course load by term. |
| Part-time (PT) |
Students are registered in fewer than 60% of a program’s full course load by term. |
| Full or part-time (FT/PT) |
Students can choose to study full or part-time in a program. |
| Open Studies |
Registration in credit and non-credit courses that do not lead to college program credentials. Registration in Open Studies should not exceed 30 credits. |
Part-time study options
Most NorQuest College programs are designed to be taken full-time. See your program’s Course Listing page for the recommended enrolment path for a full-time student. You can also choose to study part-time. If you are planning to study part-time, consider the following:
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many courses have prerequisites
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not all courses (including field experience and practicums) are offered every term; you may delay your progress through the program if you do not follow the recommended enrolment path
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some programs must be completed within a specified time period
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some mandatory fees are charged on a per-term basis, so your overall costs may increase if you extend your program length
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your eligibility for funding or student loans may be affected by your part-time status
| Delivery Methods |
| In-person |
Courses are delivered in a classroom setting, face-to-face instruction, with regularly scheduled class meetings. These can be delivered:
- Day: Classes are delivered with day time meeting schedules, Monday – Friday.
- Evenings: Classes are delivered with evening meeting schedules, Monday – Friday.
- Weekends: Classes are delivered with weekend meeting schedules.
- Evening/Weekends: Classes are delivered with a combination of evening and weekend meeting schedules.
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| Online |
Offered in an online setting. In-person meetings may be required for some programs to complete laboratory components. Online courses are offered two ways:
- Real-time – Students follow a specific real time class schedule and must be available to log into organized online class meetings or video conferencing. Classes are often synced with an in-person delivery, which may be delivered during day, evening or weekend hours depending on the program or course.
- Anytime – Students are not required to participate in regularly scheduled class meetings although there is specific course start, end, and due dates for course work. Online learning is self-directed.
Open Entry/Open Exit: Students will be assigned a start date depending on their registration date and will be given a set number of weeks to complete the class. Students can complete the courses before their specific end dates.
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| Hybrid |
Uses a combination of in-person and online delivery. Online portions may include real-time and/or anytime components depending on the program and courses. |
| Program Status Definitions |
Open
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Program is currently accepting applications.
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Limited
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Program is accepting applications and reserving seats for select student populations. Applications will be considered for a waitlist.
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Waitlist
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Program is currently at capacity and accepting applications for a waitlist. If you are on the waitlist, seats often become available one week prior to the start of the term and during the first week of classes, and can be filled by students who are able to attend on short notice. Check your MyMail regularly so you don’t miss an opportunity.
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Full
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Program is at capacity, and is no longer accepting applications.
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Upcoming
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Program is not yet accepting applications.
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