SUMMER INSTITUTE FAQ
Is it required that I come to Vancouver for the Summer Institute courses?
No. Attending classes virtually is always an option we offer to students who live outside of Metro Vancouver.
This year, due to COVID-19, all students will be taking their Summer classes virtually through live online courses.
Synchronous, asynchronous, online, virtual, Zoom. So many new terms - how will my classes be offered?
Many people hear “online class” and think of a series of pre-recorded lectures and online interaction with no real-time interaction with a human. That’s not how our courses are offered.
Your classes will be virtual. The live online courses taking place in a digital classroom with real-time instruction and opportunities for face-to-face interaction with your professor and classmates.
Classes run on weekdays for three weeks in July on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There will be a daily live lecture and class time. There may be required readings before each class and most other coursework is completed after classes end. You will have until late August to complete papers and other coursework.
Throughout the course you will be interacting with your professor and fellow classmates.
How do I access my online courses?
St. Mark’s College uses an online learning platform through UBC called Canvas. After you have registered for the course, you will be contacted by the Registrar's Office with instructions for accessing your course materials. If you have questions, please contact Chisom Onwuli at
[email protected].
Will I be able to talk to my instructor and classmates?
Yes. The course design and video software allows for two-way interaction. You will be able (even encouraged) to interact with your professor and classmates and engage in discussions.
What is the cost of taking a Summer Institute course?
The Summer Institute courses are full 3-credit courses. The tuition cost can be found on the
Tuition and Fees webpage.
As many of our students previously paid tuition in person, there are also
special instructions on how to pay tuition during COVID-19.
How do I get the readings and books for my courses?
The list of required textbooks can be found through the
online textbook list.Readings may be shared directly by your professor or accessed through the libraries of St. Mark’s College and UBC.
Do I qualify for admission?
We have admission categories to accommodate various backgrounds including those with no previous post-secondary education, or those who wish to take classes as “auditing students” without going through the full application process. Visit our
Admission Requirements webpage for more information.
If you’d like to speak to someone about starting your studies with St. Mark’s College, email
[email protected].
More Questions?
Contact Dr. Lynda Robitaille
Email:
[email protected]