| 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 nearing capacity, or seats are currently being reserved only for select populations. You may be placed on a waitlist.
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Waitlist
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Program is currently at capacity and accepting applications for a waitlist.
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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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