Dalhousie/King’s students: how to apply for film courses at other universities

I am a Dalhousie student who wants to take a class at King’s College

This is easy – just register in the normal way on Dal Online.

I am a King’s student who wants to take a class at Dalhousie

This is easy – just register in the normal way on Dal Online.

I am a Dalhousie/King’s student who wants to take a class at NSCAD

You will be taking the class as a “Visiting Student”. Instructions on applying are here, but you can read a summary below.

  1. First, you need to complete a “Letter of Permission” form, which enables you to take classes at other universities for credit at Dalhousie or King’s. Get the form here (it says Dalhousie on it, but King’s students can use it too). Fill out the details, and bring it to either the Dalhousie or King’s Registrar’s Office as appropriate.  Unless the class is new, they should be able to approve it on the spot. When you’ve gotten it approved, don’t lose it; you need to send it to NSCAD (see below). Make a copy, to be on the safe side.
  2. Next, you need to complete one of NSCAD’s ‘Course Selection Forms’ for each course you’re taking. Click here to download the form. Most of it is self-explanatory, but some bits are tricky:
    • Under ‘NSCAD ID number’ state that you’re a visiting student (unless you’ve studied at NSCAD before and have an ID number.
    • In the ‘Add’ table, you enter the details of the class. ‘Credits’ is “3″ for a half-year class.
    • Ignore the rest of the form, but don’t forget to sign it!
  3. Finally, you need to complete the ‘Non-Degree or Visiting Application for Admission’ form. Click here to download the form. You are a “Visiting Student”, not “Non-Degree”. You only need to do this form once, so if you’ve studied at NSCAD before you won’t need it (instead, add your NSCAD ID no. to the Course Selection Forms). The scary warnings on the front page needn’t concern you. The only difficult bit is section 4.1: tick “Visiting student” and the term(s) in which you will be doing your classes. Don’t forget to sign it!!
  4. Send the Letter of Permission, the Course Selection form, and the Non-Degree or Visiting Application for Admission’ form to NSCAD, by mail, fax (902 425-2987) or in person.
  5. Take the class!
  6. Your grade from the class should automatically transfer to Dalhousie/King’s. The class will appear on your academic record under an unusual code, usually with a ’9′ in it – this is normal.

I am a Dalhousie/King’s student who wants to take a class at Saint Mary’s

You will be taking the class as a “Visiting Student”. Instructions on applying are here, but you can read a summary below.

  1. First, you need to complete a “Letter of Permission” form, which enables you to take classes at other universities for credit at Dalhousie or King’s. Get the form here (it says Dalhousie on it, but King’s students can use it too). Fill out the details, and bring it to either the Dalhousie or King’s Registrar’s Office as appropriate.  Unless the class is new, they should be able to approve it on the spot. When you’ve gotten it approved, don’t lose it; you need to send it to St Mary’s later (see below). Make a copy, to be on the safe side.
  2. Follow the instructions here to apply to St Mary’s, making sure you identify yourself as a “Visiting Student”.
  3. Once you’ve received notification that your application has been accepted, you can register for the class – instructions are here. At the same time that you register, give your Letter of Permission form to the Saint Mary’s registrar.
  4. Take the class!
  5. Your grade from the class should automatically transfer to Dalhousie/King’s. The class will appear on your academic record under an unusual code, usually with a ’9′ in it – this is normal.