Student Statement of Rights (CCNM - Boucher Campus)
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine – Boucher Campus is certified with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
Before you enrol at a certified private training institution, you should be aware of your rights and responsibilities.
You have the right to be treated fairly and respectfully by CCNM – Boucher Campus.
You have the right to a student enrolment contract/registration agreement that includes the following information:
- amount of tuition and any additional fee for your program
- refund policy
- if your program includes a work experience, the requirements to participate in the work experience and the geographic area where it will be provided
- whether the program was approved by PTIB or does not require approval
Make sure you read the contract before signing/ acknowledging. The CCNM – Boucher Campus must provide you with a completed copy. This is available in your SONIS portal.
You have the right to access the institution’s dispute resolution process and to be protected against retaliation for making a complaint.
You have the right to make a claim to PTIB for a tuition refund if:
- CCNM – Boucher Campus ceased to hold a certificate before you completed an approved program
- you were misled about a significant aspect of your approved program
You must file the claim within one year of completing, being dismissed or withdrawing from your program.
Learn more about PTIB and how to be an informed student.