Student Handbook

Cannoga College is a higher education institution offering internationally oriented Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, and Certificate programmes in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The College is committed to:

• Academic excellence and practical career readiness
• Ethical conduct and institutional integrity
• Transparency in governance and student administration
• Student-centred learning and inclusive support
• Global accessibility for domestic and international scholars

Cannoga College operates in full accordance with recognized academic standards and Ontario Ministry guidelines.

Cannoga College structures its academic offerings across clear degree pathways. Each programme defines required learning outcomes, credit totals, prerequisite chains, and progression rules.

• Registration deadlines and drop dates are specified in the official Academic Calendar.
• The academic year consists of Fall (September – December) and Winter (January – April) semesters.
• All curriculum structures comply with provincial post-secondary accreditation frameworks.

• Students must register for courses during published registration windows via the Student Information System (SIS).
• Students must satisfy all prerequisite course requirements prior to enrolling in advanced modules.
• Changes to course selection during the published Add/Drop period must be submitted officially.

Regular class attendance and active participation are essential components of academic success at Cannoga College.

• Certain specialized laboratory, workshop, and seminar courses enforce mandatory minimum attendance.
• Unexcused absences exceeding institutional thresholds may result in grade penalties or course failure.

Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing as defined by their specific program regulations.

• Students falling below GPA minimums will be placed on Academic Probation.
• Continued underperformance across consecutive terms may lead to academic suspension or dismissal.

Students are provided access to the Learning Management System (LMS), Student Information System (SIS), and digital library catalog.

• Credentials must be kept confidential; sharing account credentials is strictly prohibited.
• Use of college network infrastructure must comply with the Acceptable IT Use Policy.

Tuition schedules are published annually. Students are required to settle tuition fees by the designated payment deadlines each semester.

• Unpaid financial balances will result in financial holds affecting course registration and transcript issuance.
• Refunds and withdrawals are governed strictly by the Tuition Refund & Withdrawal Policy.

Cannoga College provides student support services including housing advisory, international student advising, and accessibility services.

• Student housing placements are subject to availability and residence community guidelines.

Students are expected to conduct themselves respectfully toward faculty, staff, and peers at all times.

For complete behavioral guidelines and disciplinary escalation frameworks, refer to the official Code of Conduct.

• Formal requests for Leave of Absence must be submitted to the Registrar prior to term commencement.
• Official withdrawal requires formal written notification and clearance from financial and academic services.

Permanent academic transcripts are maintained confidentially by the Office of the Registrar in compliance with privacy regulations. Official transcripts can be ordered through the student portal.

Students have the right to file formal academic or administrative grievances. Grade appeals must be submitted within 14 calendar days of grade publication in accordance with Academic Regulations.

Degrees and diplomas are conferred upon students who have satisfied all academic curriculum requirements, maintained required academic standing, and cleared all financial accounts.

Cannoga College reserves the right to make necessary updates to institutional regulations and handbooks. Any changes are approved by the Academic Council and published on the official web portal.