Graduate Courses

(Please take note of course number changes)

Essential Information:

1. MWC courses are classified as “extra” or “out of program” courses by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Graduate students are therefore charged fees for these courses according to the following regulations:

   • Thesis students registering for courses that are in addition to their program (extra courses) and not included in the calculation for the program CGPA are charged fees on a per-credit basis according to the student’s fee residence status. The fees for the extra courses are charged to the student’s fee account after the add-drop period for the term.

   You can access the list of Extra Courses and per-credit rates in the eCalendar section on Programs, Courses and University Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies available here

2. CESL Graduate courses do not require placement tests.

3. Under certain conditions, a Graduate student may take an Undergraduate course (either CESL or CEAP); in this case, a placement test is required:

   • Any Graduate student who wishes to take an MWC Undergraduate writing course must take the MWC placement test to determine need and level (details of the date and location of placement tests can be found under the Placement Tests tab at the top of this page). Students will then be issued a permit to register; students will not be able to register on MINERVA without the MWC permit.
   • Undergraduate courses at the 400 level and below also require permission from the student’s department (usually from the student’s supervisor). Students are advised to take the placement test before seeking permission, as the test will demonstrate need.
   • In the case of CESL 500, Graduate students do not need special permission and may register directly on MINERVA.

FAQ: writing_courses_for_graduate_students_fall_2013.pdf