{"id":68,"date":"2022-04-27T20:28:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T20:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/future-edge\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:39:35","slug":"faq-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/future-edge\/faq-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies &amp; FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/future-edge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2-2-768x768.png); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Policies &amp; FAQ\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"policies-for-professional-and-executive-education\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policies for Professional and Executive Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"payment-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Course fees must be paid prior to the program start. Registration is open until all spots are filled, however we recommend registering three weeks in advance to ensure your spot in the program.\u00a0<br>For payment options, including payment plans, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:futureedge@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">futureedge@carleton.ca<\/a>. <br><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Please note: International registrations do not qualify for payment plans. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 5% discount is available to organizations that register three or more participants in the same program cohort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSF cheques are subject to a $50 charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATIONS<br><\/strong>Registrations from outside of Canada require full payment prior to the course start date.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cancellation-and-refund-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellation and Refund Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written cancellations received a minimum of two weeks prior to the program start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than two weeks but more than 2 business days prior to the program start date will \u00a0be subject to a 20% administration fee or loss of the deposit amount. Non-attendance or notice of cancellation received within 2 business days of the program start, will incur the full program fee. Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations may substitute candidates if notice is provided at least 2 business days prior to the program start date. Future EDge liability is limited to the reimbursement of paid program fees. Fees, dates and speakers are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future EDge reserves the right to cancel a class at any time but will make its best efforts to provide a minimum of two weeks notice of such cancellation. In such cases, we will refund the course fee(s) in full. Our liability is limited to course fee(s) only. We cannot be held liable for travel or other related expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">T2202 RECEIPTS<br><\/strong>To see if you qualify for a T2202 receipt please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/rc4654\/guide-for-designated-educational-institutions-filing-the-t2202-tuition-and-enrolment-certificate-and-summary.html#def_qualifying_student\">Canada.ca<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"attendance-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ATTENDANCE POLICY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance in all programs is mandatory for successful completion. Certificates will not be awarded until the entire program has been completed. \u00a0For extenuating circumstances for a missed module or course, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:FutureEdge@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FutureEdge@carleton.ca<\/a>\u00a0in advance of the absence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"academic-integrity-plagiarism-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Integrity\/Plagiarism Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adherence to acceptable standards of academic honesty is an important aspect of the learning process. Academic work submitted by a student is evaluated on the assumption that the work presented by the student is their own unless designated otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University Senate defines plagiarism in the regulations on instructional offenses as: \u201cto use and pass off as one\u2019s own idea or product work of another without expressly giving credit to another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Borrowing someone else\u2019s answers, unauthorized possession of tests or answers to tests, or possession of material during an exam designed for answering exam questions, are also subject to university policy regarding instructional offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All instances or accusations of plagiarism or breach of academic integrity will be forwarded and investigated by the program coordinator in alignment with the policies and procedures of Carleton University Future EDge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"privacy-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>View our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/privacy\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy policy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"photo-and-video-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo and Video Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CU Future EDge reserves the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute and create derivative works of participants\u2019 photos and videos taken during course activities for use in connection with the activities of the University or for promoting, publicizing or explaining the University or its activities. Promotional purposes include, but are not limited to, online and print materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                \n\n\n<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] pb-4 after:w-8 after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        Frequently Asked Questions\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <\/header>\n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component\">\n                                    <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-7538-1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Are Future EDge professional programs eligible for Canada student visas?\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-7538-1\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Are Future EDge professional programs eligible for Canada student visas?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p>Future EDge offers non-academic professional development and executive education courses. For information about graduate degree programs offered by Carleton University, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/graduate.carleton.ca\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p>For information about visas, immigration or other questions related to international study, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/isso\/immigration-support-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Student Services Office<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-7541-2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Are your courses offered online or in-person?\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-7541-2\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Are your courses offered online or in-person?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p>Each course has specific requirements. Some courses are offered online while others have on-campus requirements. Please visit the program page of the specific course you are interested in to view method of delivery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-7546-3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Do you offer a Carleton University alumni discount?\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-7546-3\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Do you offer a Carleton University alumni discount?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p>All Carleton University alumni are eligible for a 10% discount off <em>select <\/em>Future EDge courses. Simply email <a href=\"mailto:futureedge@carleton.ca\">futureedge@carleton.ca<\/a> with your student number and full name prior to your registration to request your discount.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-7551-4\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Do you offer a Carleton University staff discount?\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-7551-4\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Do you offer a Carleton University staff discount?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p>All Carleton University staff are eligible for a 10% discount off Future EDge courses. Simply email <a href=\"mailto:futureedge@carleton.ca\">futureedge@carleton.ca<\/a> with your Banner ID number and full name prior to your registration to request your discount.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p>Discounts cannot be combined and <em>do not<\/em> apply to certificate or exemption fees. <em>Discounts must be requested prior to registration; retroactive discounts cannot be applied.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"grid py-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:py-4 first:border-t\">\n    <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n        <div class=\"flex items-center w-full accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-7544-5\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            Does Future EDge offer micro credential courses?\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m8.25 4.5 7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dt>\n    <dd class=\"accordion__content !p-0 md:p-0 mt-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-7544-5\">\n        <!-- wp:cu-block\/page-header {\"title\":\"Does Future EDge offer micro credential courses?\",\"isFirstBlock\":true} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Type \/ to choose a block\"} -->\n<p><em>Future EDge will no longer be offering courses recognized with micro credential status. This does not impact courses\/program offerings.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n    <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/dl>\n\n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Policies for Professional and Executive Education Payment Policy Course fees must be paid prior to the program start. Registration is open until all spots are filled, however we recommend registering three weeks in advance to ensure your spot in the program.\u00a0For payment options, including payment plans, please contact\u00a0futureedge@carleton.ca. 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