Academic standing and student success
Academic standing
To be considered in "good academic standing," all full-time students must:
- Pass more than 50% of the courses in which they are registered
- Pass a minimum of 50% of the program-specific courses in which they are registered
This means students must pass more than 50% of all their courses, including general education courses, program-specific courses and remedial/preparatory courses.
Students are encouraged to read by-law 8, which provides additional information on Academic Success.
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Graduation requirements
For program-specific graduation requirements, see your program's course lists.
Program Comprehensive Assessment (CPA)
The PCA determines whether a student has integrated all the learning objectives of their program. Different programs use different methods of determining the PCA. Examples of the methods utilized include assignments, tests, projects or fieldwork/internships. It takes place in the final semester and must be passed. Some examples of PCA:
- Integrative project
- Integrative seminar
- Science option courses
Exit exams
Before obtaining a diploma, all students must pass the Language Exit Exam which they are required to write by law.