Progression Requirements

Q. What is GPA?
A. GPA stands for Grade Point Average. Grade points are numeric values attached to each letter grade that is awarded for each course you have completed. For a full explanation of GPA, see Grade System in the Academic Policies section of the College’s Full-time Catalogue at https://p.widencdn.net/p1rkrg/full-time-guidebook-2020-2021 or the Grading Policy posted on the policy webpage at centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/college-overview/college-policies

Q. What happens if I fail one or two courses in a semester?
A. If you fail one or two courses you may re-enroll to repeat the course the next time that course is offered. If that course is a pre-requisite for another course, you cannot progress to the next course until you have successfully completed the failed course. You will be put in Conditional or Probationary Academic Standing. See Academic Progression section below.

If you fail a course or do not take a course in the required sequence you may have a sequencing problem because courses may be taught only once per year and you may not be able to take the failed course for at least another full year.

Speak with your Success Advisor.

Q. What happens if I fail three courses in a semester?
A. For the Aviation programs, students that fail to meet the minimum college passing grade of 60% in three (3) or more courses within a given semester are not entitled to continue in the program as of the date of the applicable semester end.

A student in this situation will be placed on Academic Hold (course termination status) and will be given a letter from the Success Advisor with information relating to their hold status and instructions regarding procedure for readmission into the program. The student is required to retake the failed courses in their entirety (both theory and lab portions if applicable).

Speak with your Success Advisor.

Note: in situations of course failure there is no guarantee of an opportunity to repeat the course the next time it is offered. This will depend on available space after all regularly scheduled students have registered for the course.

Q. If I fail a course and repeat the same course successfully, will my GPA include both attempts?
A. No. Only the attempt that has the higher mark will be used to calculate your GPA. However, both attempts will appear on your academic transcript.

Q. How many times can I repeat a course?
A. You are allowed to repeat a course two times. A third repeat will require the Dean or a designate’ s approval.

Q. What is an “I” grade? How long does an “I” grade remain on my transcript?
A. An Incomplete (I) grade is a temporary grade intended to be an acknowledgement of a legitimate reason for granting a one time, limited extension to the time normally allowed to complete all course requirements.
Students have time after the scheduled end of the course to successfully complete required additional work – as determined by the faculty and department. Barring unforeseen circumstances such course work is required to be completed within one year, after which the Incomplete grade are converted to a failing grade and the student must repeat the course.

Program Completion Requirements

Dropping a course, or withdrawing from a program

If you decide to drop a course or withdraw from a program, you must meet with your Success Advisor to discuss the implications which may affect you both academically and financially.

Q. How many courses do I need to complete to graduate?
A. All courses that are stated in the program model route must be completed in order to graduate.

Q. To graduate from a program do I need to submit an Application to Graduate form and when?
A. Yes. You can apply to graduate through myCentennial. Applications should be submitted during your final semester. See the Enrolment Services webpage for application deadlines at centennialcollege.ca/student-life/convocation/graduate-information

Q. If I decide to drop a course, will I get a ‘F’ grade?
A. First speak with your Success Advisor.
You must complete a drop form (not a withdrawal form), have it signed by your Success Advisor and follow the instructions they give you.

Q. Will I get a refund if I drop from a course?
A. First speak with your Success Advisor.
You may receive a partial refund of fees only if you officially withdraw within the first ten days of the semester. Some fees, however, such as the OSAP fee-deferral charge and administration fees, are not refundable.

Q. What are some possible consequence of dropping a course or withdrawing from a program?
A. First speak with your Success Advisor.
Withdrawing from a course or program or reducing the number of courses in which you are enrolled in the semester can have some significant consequences both academically and financially.

It is extremely important that you speak with your Success Advisor before you make any decisions, or take any actions to drop a course or withdraw from a program.

Academic Progression

Academic Standings
Students who meet School or program standards are considered to be in Good Academic Standing. Students whose academic record does not meet School or program standards are subject to the academic warnings of Conditional Academic Standing, Probationary Academic Standing, Academic Suspension, and Academic Debarment in a specific program or major for academic reasons, such as failure to receive a passing grade or minimum grade requirements in a course attempted or the cumulative grade point average.

The standings are determined based on a full-time enrolment of a minimum of seventy percent of the course load for a given semester and are defined as:

Good Academic Standing (GS)
All School or program standards have been met or exceeded. These include a minimum term average of 2.0 and a pass in all courses taken, but may be higher for some programs.

Conditional (CS)
A student will initially be placed on Conditional Academic Standing if their term grade point average (GPA) falls between 1.00 and 1.99 or they have failed a course in that term.

Probationary (PB)
A student will be placed on Probationary Academic Standing if, while on Conditional Academic Standing, their term grade point average (GPA) falls between 1.00 and 1.99, or he/she fails a course in the semester. A student will be placed on Probationary Academic Standing if at the conclusion of any semester his/her term grade point average (GPA) falls below 1.00.

Academic Suspension (AS)
Academic Suspension will result when a student on Probationary Standing maintains a term grade point average (GPA) of 1.99 or lower or fails a course in the semester. Such students will be suspended from their program of study for a minimum of two semesters and may be permitted to resume their program upon completion of the suspension.

Academic Debarment (AD)
A second Academic Suspension from the same program will result in a two-year Academic Debarment from that program with the option of re-applying for admission. During this period, the student will be permitted to apply to another program at the college.

Re-admission to a Program
Students on Academic Suspension may apply for re-admission to the same program after a period of two semesters following the date of suspension. Re-admission is not guaranteed. Students are subject to the current published admission requirements. If re-admitted, the student will be placed on Probationary Academic Standing.

Transfers to a non-aviation program

Students on Academic Suspension, Probationary or Conditional Academic Standing may apply to transfer to another program at the College. If accepted to the new program, they will maintain their academic standing unless they are on Suspension in which case they will be placed on Probationary Academic Standing in the new program.

Pathways (to a non-aviation program)

Want to receive credit for prior learning? Interested in going to university after you finish college? We can help you navigate the transfer credit and PLAR process and guide you on your path to completing a degree.
For more information, visit centennialcollege.ca/priorlearning or contact your Pathways Advisor.

The ONTransfer website also provides current information on college and university transfer opportunities in Ontario: www.ontransfer.ca

Graduation Requirements

Students must pass all courses on the model route and any other program requirements, including experiential learning (e.g., co-operative education, field/clinical placements, etc.), in order to graduate.

Graduation with Accreditation

By meeting the accreditation requirements, you will be exempt from having to write the TC technical examinations for issue of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence and will be granted up to 18 months experience credit toward the issue of an AME licence (“M” or “E” rating as applicable). You will also be recognized as having met the basic training requirements for CCAA occupational trade certification as an aircraft or avionics maintenance technician as applicable.

To be eligible for accreditation, you must meet the following mandatory grading, attendance, and practical performance requirements in all technical courses:

1. maintain a 95% attendance rate (over 4 or 6 semester as applicable for your program)
2. maintain a 70% (B) grade in each technical course (i.e. ATAT and ATAC or ATAV), and
3. successfully complete all mandatory projects (MPs)

Graduation (Diploma, Advanced Diploma)

To be eligible for graduation, you must meet the following grading and practical performance requirements in all technical courses:

1. maintain no less than 60% (C) grade in each technical course (i.e. ATAT and ATAC or ATAV)
2. attain the appropriate passing grade in each COMM and GNED course

Students are responsible for knowing the requirements for graduation from his or her program of study.

Students must complete all courses and requirements of the program in effect at the time of graduation, unless the Dean or designate approves alternative arrangements in writing. This requirement includes any changes made to future semesters during the student’s studies, but does not include changes in semesters that have already been completed unless required for the future semester courses.

Students must complete the requirements of the program in effect at the time of graduation unless the Dean or designate approves alternative arrangements in writing. This requirement includes any changes made to future semesters during the student’s studies but does not include changes in semesters that have already been completed unless required for the future semester courses.

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