Current Students
Fresh Start Program Participation Criteria
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For assistance, please contact your RTW Academic Program Contact.
Faculties
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Communication and Design
Faculty of Community Services
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Faculty of Science
Ted Rogers School of Management
| School | Criteria |
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| Faculty of Arts | |
| Arts and Contemporary Studies |
1st-year students: normally, a CGPA of at least 1.5. A first-year student is one who has been enrolled in two semesters in the ACS program. Students beyond 1st year: normally, a CGPA of at least 1.5. These students will be assessed on an individual basis, based on their previous success in completing ACS courses and on any personal circumstances affecting current success. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Undeclared Arts | First Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Second and Subsequent Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students will be assessed on an on an individual basis. Such assessment will consider: previous academic performance, particularly in program courses; personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. No RTW Fresh Start Transfers will be considered. |
| Criminal Justice | First Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Second and Subsequent Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students will be assessed on an on an individual basis. Such assessment will consider: previous academic performance, particularly in required Criminal Justice courses, in other required courses, and in Table I electives; personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Economics | 1st year students: Normally, a CGPA of at least 1.00. A minimum achievement of two C or better grades in courses completed. Students beyond 1st year: Normally, a CGPA of at least 1.00. These students will be assessed on an individual basis by the Undergraduate Program Director and/or Undergraduate Program Administrator. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| English | 1st-Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.00. A first-year student is one who has been enrolled in two semesters in the BA in English program. Students beyond 1st Year: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.00. These students will be assessed on an individual basis, based on their previous success in completing English courses and on any personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Geography | 1st-year students: normally, a CGPA of at least 1.00. A first-year student is one who has been enrolled in two semesters in the BA, Geographic Analysis program. Students beyond 1st year: normally, a CGPA of at least 1.00. These students will be assessed on an individual basis, based on their previous success in completing Geographic Analysis courses and on any personal circumstances affecting current success. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| History | 1st-Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.00. A first-year student is one who has been enrolled in two semesters in the BA in History program. Students beyond 1st Year: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.00. These students will be assessed on an individual basis, based on their previous success in completing History courses and on any personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Politics and Governance | First Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Second and Subsequent Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. These students will be assessed on an on an individual basis. Such assessment will consider: previous academic performance, particularly in required Politics courses, in other required courses, and in Table I electives; personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Psychology | First Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Second and Subsequent Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students will be assessed on an on an individual basis. Such assessment will consider: previous academic performance, particularly in program courses; personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. No RTW transfers. |
| Public Administration | First Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Second and Subsequent Year Students: normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students will be assessed on an on an individual basis. Such assessment will consider: previous academic performance, particularly in program courses; personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Sociology | 1st-year students: normally, a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students beyond 1st year: Normally, a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students will be assessed on an on an individual basis. Such assessment will consider: previous academic performance, particularly in program courses; personal circumstances that may have affected academic performance in the semester(s) that resulted in RTW standing. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Faculty of Communication and Design | |
| Fashion | Required to Withdraw (RTW) students who have a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 1.50 to 1.99 are eligible for this program. Students wishing to participate must inform the program administrator of their intention via the Fresh Start application form. RTW students with a CGPA below 1.50 may consult the program administrator for options. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on portfolio submission. |
| Graphics Communications Management | Required to Withdraw (RTW) students who have a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 1.50 or higher will be approved for the Student Success Plan (SSP). There may be additional non-course requirements (eg. seminars, workshops, etc.). Students wishing to participate in the SSP must inform the program administrator of their intention via email. RTW transfers with a CGPA of 1.50 or higher will be considered on case by case basis. |
| Image Arts | Students must have a GPA of at least 1.50 to be eligible for this program. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on portfolio submission. |
| Interior Design | RTW students who have a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 1.50 to 1.99 are eligible for this program. RTW students with a CGPA below 1.50 should consult the academic coordinator to understand process and other options. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis and students must provide a dsign portfolio comparable to that required for admission.. |
| Journalism | Required to Withdraw (RTW) students who have a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 1.50 to 1.99 will be approved for the Student Success Plan (SSP). Students wishing to participate in the SSP must inform the program administrator of their intention via the website. (Interview with the student) RTW students with a CGPA below 1.50 should consult the program administrator for options. No RTW transfers. |
| Radio and Television | Required to Withdraw (RTW) students who have a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 1.50 to 1.99 will be approved for the Student Success Plan (SSP). Students wishing to participate in the SSP must inform the program administrator of their intention via the website. (Interview with the student) RTW students with a CGPA below 1.50 may to consult the program administrator for options. No RTW transfers |
| Theatre School | Students must have a GPA of at least 1.50 to be eligible for this program. No RTW transfers. |
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| Faculty of Community Services | |
| Child and Youth Care |
Students must have a GPA of at least 1.33 to be eligible for this program. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Disability Studies | Students, normally, must have a CGPA of at least 1.0 to be eligible for this program. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Early Childhood Education | Students must have a GPA of at least 1.00 to be eligible for this program. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Midwifery | Students who have been assigned an RTW standing are asked to consult their Director. No RTW transfers. |
| Nursing | Minimum cumulative GPA – 1.50 for first year RTW students. Second year students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 the term the RTW status was posted. A minimum of B or better is required for each course registration in the EAP1 and 2 contracts. No RTW transfers |
| Nursing (Post-diploma) | Minimum cumulative GPA – 1.50 for first year RTW students. Second year students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 the term the RTW status was posted. No RTW transfers. |
| Nutrition and Food | Students must have a GPA of at least 1.00 to be eligible for this program. No RTW transfers. |
| Occupation and Public Health | Minimum cumulative GPA of 1.50 the term the RTW status was posted No RTW transfers. |
| Social Work | Students must have a CGPA of at least 1.0 and a minimum CGPA of 2.0 in social work courses to be eligible for this program. RTW transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Urban & Regional Planning | Consult department. No RTW transfers. |
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| Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science | |
| Aerospace Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. Students beyond 1st year at Ryerson, and first year Engineering Students not in their first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum CGPA = 1.67. No RTW transfers. |
| Architectural Science | Minimum CGPA of 1.67. Students below 1.67 will be considered on a case by case basis. No RTW transfers. |
| Chemical Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. Students beyond 1st year at Ryerson, and first year Engineering Students not in their first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum CGPA = 1.67. RTW transfers from other Engineering programs with CGPA of 1.67 will be considered. |
| Civil Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. Students beyond 1st year at Ryerson, and first year Engineering Students not in their first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum CGPA = 1.67. RTW transfers from other Engineering programs with CGPA of 1.67 will be considered. |
| Electrical, Computer & Biomedical Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. Students beyond 1st year at Ryerson, and first year Engineering Students not in their first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum CGPA = 1.67. RTW transfers from other Engineering programs with CGPA of 1.67 will be considered. |
| Industrial Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. Students beyond 1st year at Ryerson, and first year Engineering Students not in their first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum CGPA = 1.67. RTW transfers from other Engineering programs with CGPA of 1.67 will be considered. |
| Mechanical Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. Students beyond 1st year at Ryerson, and first year Engineering Students not in their first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum CGPA = 1.67. RTW transfers from other Engineering programs with CGPA of 1.67 will be considered. |
| First-Year Engineering | First year students and first year at Ryerson: the eligibility criteria is minimum TGPA = 1.67 or minimum CGPA = 1.67. RTW transfers from other Engineering programs with CGPA of 1.67 will be considered. |
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| Faculty of Science | |
| Chemistry and Biology | (a) To be considered, a student must have a minimum of six graded courses on their transcript. Pass/Fail courses will not be counted towards the six (b) Students with unresolved INC grades at the time of application will not be considered (c) Minimum CGPA of 1.00 (d) Whenever possible, students will be assigned courses from their programmes; liberal electives will be assigned only if programme courses are not available No RTW transfers. |
| Computer Science | (a) To be considered, a student must have a minimum of six graded courses on their transcript. Pass/Fail courses will not be counted towards the six (b) Students with unresolved INC grades at the time of application will not be considered (c) Minimum CGPA of 1.00 (d) Whenever possible, students will be assigned courses from their programmes; liberal electives will be assigned only if programme courses are not available No RTW transfers. |
| Medical Physics | (a) To be considered, a student must have a minimum of six graded courses on their transcript. Pass/Fail courses will not be counted towards the six (b) Students with unresolved INC grades at the time of application will not be considered (c) Minimum CGPA of 1.00 (d) Whenever possible, students will be assigned courses from their programmes; liberal electives will be assigned only if programme courses are not available No RTW transfers. |
| Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Its Applications, Medical Physics, Contemporary Science) | (a) To be considered, a student must have a minimum of six graded courses on their transcript. Pass/Fail courses will not be counted towards the six (b) Students with unresolved INC grades at the time of application will not be considered (c) Minimum CGPA of 1.00 (d) Whenever possible, students will be assigned courses from their programmes; liberal electives will be assigned only if programme courses are not available No RTW transfers. |
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| Ted Rogers School of Management | |
| Business Management | Students with a "Required to Withdraw" (RTW) academic standing will be considered eligible if they have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students with a RTW academic standing below 1.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. RTW transfers will be considered with CGPA of 1.00 or more. |
| Business Technology Management | Students with a "Required to Withdraw" (RTW) academic standing will be considered eligible if they have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students with a RTW academic standing below 1.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. RTW transfers will be considered with CGPA of 1.00 or more. |
| Health Services Management | A CGPA of 1.67. No RTW transfers. |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | Students with a "Required to Withdraw" (RTW) academic standing will be considered eligible if they have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students with a RTW academic standing below 1.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. RTW transfers will be considered with CGPA of 1.00 or more. |
| Retail Management | Students with a "Required to Withdraw" (RTW) academic standing will be considered eligible if they have a CGPA of at least 1.0. Students with a RTW academic standing below 1.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. RTW transfers will be considered with CGPA of 1.00 or more. |
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