PNP Policy FAQs

No, New York Tech will not modify any academic standards. Students who do not pass a course or fail to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above will not be allowed to take more classes than their program’s maximum credit per semester allowance.

Students in their first semester are not permitted to take an overload. While we advise against accelerating degree completion, especially for students in the early stages of their academic journey, our policy allows exceptional students to take an overload of one additional course per semester provided there is seat availability and with your Vancouver Associate Dean’s approval. This policy applies to all students, regardless of the number of credits remaining in their program. Students should carefully consider the potential impact on their academic performance and the quality of their educational experience before pursuing an accelerated path. Space is limited in courses, and not all requests for additional course seats can be accommodated.

Yes. New York Tech is offering INCS 745 as a pilot during an optional Summer 2024 semester. Eligible students may enrol in this course.

No. Only students in good academic standing and have demonstrated their likelihood to succeed under an increased academic load will be permitted to enroll in an additional course per semester.

No. We are committed to maintaining our high academic standards and do not advise the acceleration of degree completions for all students. Students who take an increased academic load are more likely to perform below their potential and risk failing or falling out of good academic standing. If a student’s academic performance degrades, they may not be permitted to continue taking additional courses in subsequent terms. 

Students must meet all academic requirements, including completion of prerequisites, maintain an academic standing of CGPA 3.0 or higher and have all financial accounts in order.

To be eligible to take an extra course in summer or fall, students must have and maintain a 3.0 or higher CGPA. Conditions common to Energy Management and Cybersecurity: 

• Students must be in good financial and academic standing to be eligible to take an extra course in summer or fall.
• Eligible students with 9 credits remaining to complete their degree may register for 3 courses during the summer semester.
• Eligible students with  21 credits remaining to graduate can take 9 credits in Summer 2024 and 12 credits in Fall 2024. 
• All existing academic requirements and prerequisites will continue to be applied. 

Please be advised: Accelerating degree completion will be very challenging – especially for students who have jobs. While New York Tech Vancouver’s policies provide pathways that enable students to graduate earlier, we do not recommend acceleration. Students who do not maintain good standing will not be permitted to continue on an accelerated pathway. 

Program-Specific Conditions

Cybersecurity

• Policy semester credit maximum enrollments for the CS program are Spring: 9, Summer: 6, Fall: 9
• During the Summer 2024 term, students who have 9 credits remaining to meet the degree requirements, including INCS 870, may register for their 6 credits plus INCS 870 during the summer semester. Students who accept this option must be aware that the project course will run for the entire Summer (until August 17). 
• Students in good standing may take an additional course in summer and fall, as specified above.
• We will be offering a course as a pilot in a bridge semester from July 16 – August 27. Students may take 1 course during the bridge semester.

Energy Management

• Policy semester credit maximum enrollments for the EM program are Spring: 12, Summer: 6, Fall: 12
• Students who have 18 credits remaining may take 2 courses in Summer 2024 and 4 in Fall 2024.
• Students in good academic standing who have 21 credits remaining may take 3 courses in Summer 2024 and 4 in Fall 2024.
• Students in good academic standing with 24 credits remaining to graduate may be permitted to take 3 courses in Summer 2024 and 5 in Fall 2024.

The conferral date will be the day following the end of the semester in which you complete your degree requirements. The conferral date for students who complete their program during the first summer session will be July 16. Those who complete their degree after the extended summer session will have a conferral date after August 17 (the exact date is still being confirmed).

The addition of the extended summer term should not have any impact on the timing of issuing completion/graduation letters for the regular summer term ending July 15.

First, instructors must complete their grading and submission of grades – they normally have two weeks following their last class session. Then the Vancouver Registrar checks student grades and that all degree program requirements are met for each student. Then, the New York graduate office performs a final review and “graduates” each student in the system. Once a student is “graduated” in the system the process is complete and you can download your completion letter from the student portal.

As per your request, we have worked to find solutions to expedite degree conferral and completion letters. Conferral dates will reflect the day immediately following the semester’s official last day, and Fall completion letters will be issued before the end of December. Summer completion letters will be available in under three weeks following conferral. Please note that students must be in good academic and financial status to receive completion letters.

That depends on a few factors, including the transcript option you select when placing your order and the processing times during peak periods. Each semester after the graduation application deadline has passed, graduating students in Vancouver are enrolled in the Graduation Preparation course on CANVAS. The course addresses topics including completion letters, transcripts, diplomas, career services workshops, etc. The course also lists multiple FAQs regarding official transcript orders.

To highlight your options, when ordering an official transcript, you have three options to choose from:

1. Process As Is: Your electronic transcript will be processed and sent within a couple of business days, but it will not include your most recent grades or degree information if you have not completed your semester or graduated yet.
2. After Grades Are Posted: Your electronic transcript will be processed once your grades for the current semester have been finalized and posted to your academic record. However, if you are graduating, your degree information will not be included, as your graduation status will not yet be updated in the system.
3. After Degree Is Awarded: If you are graduating and want your degree and graduation date to appear on your transcript, you must select this option. Your order will be processed once your completion letter has been issued, confirming that you have officially graduated.

Processing times for electronic transcripts usually take 1-2 business days. However, during peak times, such as immediately after completion letters are issued, processing may take slightly longer, around 2-3 business days. All transcript orders are handled by designated staff in the Registrar’s Office in New York.

We recognize the challenges faced by students who were already in Canada when the PNP changes were announced. We are actively collaborating with peer institutions and the Ministry.

Yes. We work closely with all the independent degree-granting institutions in BC and are seeking both clarity and fairness for all of our students.

New York Tech offers a comprehensive range of resources to support your job search efforts. We encourage you to utilize our career services, which include informative workshops, personalized consultations with experienced advisors, and access to a wide array of job postings. Our dedicated staff is readily available to assist you in exploring employment opportunities that align with your skills and qualifications. Please visit our Career Services webpage for more information on these valuable resources. Please email dkent01@nyit.edu to book an appointment with our Associate Director of Career Services.

Yes. Please see:

• Admissions Deferral & Deposit Refund Policy
• Withdrawal and Course Drop Refund Policy

No. Please be aware of bad actors trying to scam and take advantage of students confused by the situation. Confirm information with official sources and refer to our policies online. If New York Tech changes policy or has updates, we will post the information on this webpage and will update our official policies.

We are aware of fake messages circulating on social media. Please exercise caution and always validate your information.

No. We learned of the announcement at the same time our students did.

We commit to sharing information with you if and when we receive updates. For questions regarding the PNP please refer directly to Welcome BC’s News updates.