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Academic Requirements and Course Planning

  • Your Academic Standing, calculated at the end of each academic term, is an indication of your academic performance in your program.
  • Your Academic Standing determines whether you can continue in your studies and reflects grade point averages.

Academic Standing

Definition

Clear

Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) was at least 1.67

Probationary

CGPA was 1.00 to 1.66

Required to Withdraw (RTW)

CGPA was less than 1.00, or

Term grade point average (TGPA) was below 1.67 while on probation, or

Violated the terms of Probationary Contract 

Permanent Program Withdrawal

Reinstated into program after being Required to Withdraw and did not fulfill the reinstatement conditions or

Received a second Required to Withdraw standing, or

Failed a required course for the third time

Disciplinary Suspension

Academic misconduct

Disciplinary Withdrawal

Academic misconduct

  • If your Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA falls below 1.67, your Academic Standing will change to Probationary.
  • In order to resume your studies, students are required to meet with their Program Administrator to sign a Probationary Contract.
  • Students on probation can only take a maximum of 3 courses. Additional information can be found here
  • If your CGPA falls below 1.00 (unless you are enrolled in your first semester), your academic standing will change to RTW.
  • The Required to Withdraw page outlines the consequences of an RTW standing.
  • If you receive a letter from the university indicating an RTW status, please schedule an appointment with your Program Administrator to discuss next steps. 
  • Students who have been assigned an RTW standing and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 1.00 qualify for the Fresh Start program after a one-term suspension period.
  • Fresh Start is a two-term Student Success program designed to assist students in resuming their undergraduate studies.
  • To apply for the program, please complete and submit the  (PDF file) Fresh Start form to your Program Administrator. 
  • The reinstatement process is only valid if your RTW standing is between 12 months (three terms) and 24 months (six terms) after assignment.
  • To apply for reinstatement, submit the  (PDF file) Request for Reinstatement form to your Program Administrator.
  • Reinstatement is based on past academic performance, space availability and competition. 
  • If you fail a course or get a low grade, you have the option to repeat the course up to two times to improve your grade.
  • If you fail a required course, you must re-take this course.
  • If you want to replace the grade but do not want to repeat the same class, you can take a different course from the same course table and submit a GPA Adjustment form. 
  • If you need to miss an assignment or exam, you can submit an Academic Consideration Request (ACR) through the Senate portal.
  • You can access the ACR system through the Senate webpage, select “Online Academic Consideration Requests [ACR] for students” button to access the portal.
  • An ACR can be submitted in advance of the work that you will be missing, or up to 3 business days after the work is due.
  • Medical/Health-Related:
    - You will need to submit a stamped/signed  (PDF file) Health Certificate completed by your healthcare provider
  • Religious, Aboriginal and/or Spiritual Observances:
     - You will need to submit this  (PDF file) form via the online ACR system within the first two weeks of the class or, for a final examination, within two weeks of the posting of the examination schedule.
  • No Documentation Option: 
     - Students are permitted to submit a request (without documentation) once-per-semester.
     - This request must be submitted within 3 business days of the missed evaluation, may only cover an absence of 3 days or fewer.
     - This request does not and may not be used for a missed final examination or final assignment.
  • A Minor is an opportunity for a student to explore a secondary area of undergraduate study. A student is required to complete a series of 6 courses to obtain a minor. 
  • A list of minors and the courses that can be applied towards a minor can be found here

Internal Program Transfer

  • To transfer to another program within the Faculty of Arts complete the program transfer application sent by your Program Administrator in November.
  • Review the program eligibility criteria to ensure that you meet the program requirements.
  • During the program transfer cycle, you can apply to transfer into one of the Double Major Programs offered with Politics and Governance:

           o   Criminology

           o   History

           o   Sociology

  • The internal Program Transfer Process excludes transfers to Arts and Contemporary Studies, Undeclared Arts, International Economics and Finance and Public Administration and Governance. 

Internal Program Transfer

  • To transfer into a program outside of the Faculty of Arts, contact ServiceHub.
  • ServiceHub coordinates transfers between faculties.