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Important Definitions

Academic Probation

An Academic Standing assigned as a result of unsatisfactory academic performance, as outlined in the Academic Standing Policy

Academic Standing

The overall academic performance of a Student in a relevant Ministry-approved program which is reviewed at the end of each Academic Standing Year.

Academic Standing Grade Point Average (ASGPA)

Calculated by dividing the sum of total grade points achieved at the University during the period of review by the sum of all credits attempted. ASGPA is calculated cumulatively across three terms of an Academic Standing Year.

Academic Standing Year ****

A twelve-month period from May 1 through April 30 which defines the regular evaluation period for academic standing.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Calculated by dividing the sum of total grade points achieved at the University by the sum of all credits attempted at the University. The CGPA is included on the transcript.

Good Standing

A status of Good Standing is assigned to Students who achieve an ASGPA of 2.0 or higher while enrolled in a minimum of 18 credits within the Academic Standing Year.

Program Representative

Staff or Faculty members who hold the authority to make decisions regarding Academic Standing as outlined in this policy. Program Representatives are delegated by the Dean and may include, but are not limited to, positions such as Associate Deans, Department Chairs, or Directors.

What is classified as a cause for being put on Academic Probation?

  1. Students are placed on Academic Probation if they have an ASGPA of less than 2.00 and greater than or equal to 1.3 after attempting a minimum of 18 credits within their first Academic Standing year.