Progression and Graduation Requirements
Progression Requirements
The standard passing mark in each course is 50% (equivalent to a D grade or 1.0 grade points) unless otherwise stated. Certain courses require minimums greater than 50% and/or have mandatory components to achieve a passing grade.
Students are required to complete any pre-requisites before enrolling in a course. Failing a course with a co-requisite may require repeating both courses.
Students are expected to achieve, each academic term a Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) of at least 2.0 to remain in Good Academic Standing. Students who do not achieve the minimum TGPA will be placed on either Conditional or Probationary Standing. Continued unsatisfactory academic performance may require the student to be placed on suspension or debarment.
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)[1]
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.
Q. What happens if I fail a course?
A. If you fail one or more courses in one semester and/or have a term GPA of less than 2.0, you will be placed on Conditional Academic (CS) or Probationary Academic Standing[2]. See the Academic Progression Policy for full explanation. You will have to meet on a regular basis with your Success Advisor. Your initial meeting with your Success Advisor will determine your course load for the following semester.
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.
Program Transfers
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
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.
Students must also achieve an overall program Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 to be eligible to graduate.
Students must have completed at least 25% of the program at Centennial College, excluding prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit (TCR).
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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