​​​​​​Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û students are expected to maintain minimum academic standards while pursuing their academic studies. Although students do not start their post-secondary journey planning to be placed on academic probation, many students may end up on probation due to unforeseen circumstances or other reasons. Douglas offers numerous support services to help you get back on track and improve your academic standing.Ìý
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What is Academic Standing at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û?
Academic Standing is a way to help students track their academic performance.ÌýAcademic Standing appliesÌýto Domestic and International students. International students seeking information on the impactÌýofÌýbeing placed on Academic Probation on the status of their study permit or progression towards a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) are encouraged to contact Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û International forÌýadviceÌýon these matters.Ìý
Academic standing is determined at the end ofÌýtheÌýFall (September to December) Winter (January to April),Ìýand SummerÌý(MayÌýto August)ÌýsemestersÌýbased on yourÌýCumulative GPA (CGPA).Ìý
Academic standingÌýisÌýbased on a minimum ofÌý9 creditsÌýofÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û courseworkÌýattempted.ÌýMore information is available in the Academic Performance Policy available on the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û Website.
There are 3ÌýcategoriesÌýof Academic Standing at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û:
Good standingÌý
A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.50Ìýor higherÌýin all Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û courseworkÌýmeans that you are inÌýGood Academic Standing.ÌýÌý
Academic Alert
ÌýIf yourÌýsemester or cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) (regardless of the number of credits attempted) falls between 1.99 and 1.50ÌýyouÌýwill be notified in writing by theÌýCollege.Ìý
This notificationÌýis aÌýreminderÌýto let you knowÌýyourÌýacademic performance is unsatisfactoryÌýandÌýimprovement is needed to avoid Academic Probation.Ìý
This communication willÌýalso encourageÌýyouÌýtoÌýmake use of the Support ServicesÌýavailable to youÌýat Douglas.Ìý
AcademicÌýProbationÌý
If yourÌýCGPAÌýfalls below 1.50 (based on at least nine (9) credits attempted)ÌýyouÌýwill beÌýplaced on academic probation andÌýnotifiedÌýofÌýyourÌýstatusÌýin writing.Ìý
If this is the first time you are on academic probation you will need to meet with your Student Success Advisor or a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û CounsellorÌýto be eligible to progress. You may alsoÌýbe required toÌýcreate an action-oriented planÌýtoÌýhelp you on your pathway to success.ÌýOur team ofÌýStudent Success AdvisorsÌýand Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û Counsellors, as well as the wider team of Student Support professionalsÌýat Douglas, are here to help you.ÌýStudents on Academic Probation must demonstrate academic improvement and achieve a minimum of 1.50 CGPAÌýtoÌýbe removed from Academic Probation.Ìý
If you have been on Academic Probation for more than one term, you are required to meet with your Student Success Advisor.
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Why am I on Academic Probation?
YouÌýwill be placed on academic probationÌýif your CumulativeÌýGradeÌýPointÌýAverage (CGPA) is below 1.50 over a minimum of 9 credits.ÌýÌý
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What do I do now?Ìý
We understand that success does not always follow a predictable path. We also know that college students have complicated lives, and personal, financial, health or family reasons may have had an impact on your academics. If this is the first term you are on Academic Probation, meetÌýwith your assignedÌýStudent Success AdvisorÌý(SSA) or a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û Counsellor earlyÌýduringÌýyour Probationary periodÌýfor guidance on academic improvement.Ìý Contact an SSA.ÌýÌýContact a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û Counsellor.
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Will I be notified if I am on probation?Ìý
Enrolment Services will communicate with you by email about your academic standing after the grade deadline each term. This email communication will contain important information about your Academic Standing.Ìý
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What happens if IÌýcontinue onÌýacademic probation?Ìý
Improving your CGPA may seem quite challenging at times. Student Success AdvisorsÌýand other support services at Douglas are here to guide you through this.ÌýWhile on academic probation,Ìýyour registration is limited toÌýnine credits per semester, until your CGPA rises above 1.50.ÌýContinuing onÌýprobation for multiple semesters will require an in-depth academic plan, which may include a further limitation to the maximum credits allowed alongÌýwith actions to remediate your academic standing in line with the Academic Performance Policy.Ìý
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How did I get here?ÌýÌý
Every student has a different academic journey and yours is unique to you. Each of us also requires specialized success strategies which help us tackle the challenges we face.ÌýSomeÌýcommon root causes which lead toÌýacademic probationÌýmayÌýinclude:ÌýÌýÌý
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Inefficient time managementÌýÌý
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Difficulty managing study-work-lifeÌýresponsibilities.Ìý
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Adapting to college and the differences between postsecondary study and high schoolÌýÌý
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Financial stresses and the need to work while studying.Ìý
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Committing to taking too many classes at one time.
We also know that college students have complicated lives, and personal, financial, health or family reasons may have had an impact on your academics.
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How does this impact me?Ìý
When you are placed on Academic Probation, a registration hold is placed on your account. This means your ability to register and access other features in myAccount will be blocked.Ìý
If this if your first time on Academic Probation, you are required to meet with a Student Success Advisor or Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û Counsellor. TheÌýadvisor or counsellor will clarify the College’s Academic Performance Regulations and GPA calculations withÌýyouÌýensuringÌýyour situation is well understood.ÌýÌý
Your Student Success Advisor or Counsellor will work with you to identify and understand why you are in academic difficulty and problem-solve with you to establish a plan with strategies you can implement to improve.Ìý
If you have been on Academic Probation for more than one term, you are required to meet with your Student Success Advisor.
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How can I improve my Academic Performance?Ìý
The surest way to improve your GPA is to begin working on the habits and behaviours whichÌýcreate academic success. By focusing on the process,Ìýyou can develop the skills you need to be at your best in the classroom. Accessing supports for students can help if there are factors in your personal life that are impacting your academics.
Douglas has a wide range of student support services that are available to you, beginning with yourÌýStudent Success Advisor. Each student registered in courses has an SSA that is ready to help you identify which habits and skills need improvement, provide you with resources andÌýadvice on how to improve them while integrating them into your student life.ÌýÌý
YourÌýÌýÌýwill also helpÌýconnect you with the wider team of professionals atÌýDouglas:ÌýÌý
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Together with your Student Success Advisor, you will develop a success strategy designed to help you implement your new skills while reinforcing these new habits. This strategy will be designed to help you succeed in your unique situation.ÌýÌý
For example, this strategy may include attending a time management workshop at the Learning Centre, regular check-ins with your Student Success Advisor, meetings with a Counsellor, or developing your note-taking skills. Throughout the process, your Student Success AdvisorsÌýand the entire student support team at Douglas will support you in your effortsÌýto make the necessary changes needed to improve your GPA. As your GPA continues to rise your academic status will change as a result.Ìý
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