Continuation of Study
For continuation of study within a degree program, Open Learning or General Studies, a student must satisfy the conditions as set down under Schedule 1 or Schedule 2. The appropriate schedule will be determined by the criteria outlined below.
Schedule 3 is outlined in the Diploma Program Calendar and is only applicable to students registered in a Diploma program.
Schedule 5 is outlined in the Degree Programs Chapter of this calendar (Chapter X--Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and is only applicable to students registered in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Schedule 6 is outlined in the Degree Programs Chapter of this calendar (Chapter X--Bachelor of Engineering) and is only applicable to students registered in the Bachelor of Engineering program. Some B.Eng students will be required to follow Schedule 2 as outlined below.
Schedule 1
Students will follow Schedule 1 if:
- they have registered for the first time at the University of Guelph with no previous registration in another college or university; or
- they are registered at Guelph in the Open Learning Program and taking credit courses; or
- they have been registered in a program at this University, are eligible to continue study in that program and subsequently transfer to another degree program (including students transferring from Open Learning to a degree program); or
- they have transferred from another university or college and have been admitted to semester 1 at this University; or
- they have been required for any reason other than academic performance to withdraw from the program, and subsequently are accepted for readmission to that program; or
- they have registered at the University of Guelph as an exchange student.
Schedule 1 Regulations
All degree programs, Open Learning and General Studies have established conditions which must be met for continuation of study. Continuation of study within a program is permitted provided the standards of academic performance listed below are met. In some instances, students not meeting the requirements may be allowed to proceed on probation (see Academic Standing-Probationary). If these conditions are not met, the student will be required to withdraw from the program for a minimum of two semesters and may apply for readmission after that period of time.
The continuation of study regulations at the University of Guelph are based on the principle that students must maintain a minimum average of 60%. To allow for transition issues, some leniency has been built into the minimum average requirement during the first 5.00 credit attempts. The student's cumulative average will be reviewed first. If the student's cumulative average does not meet the minimum required, the student will either be required to withdraw or placed on probation. When a student is placed on probation the student will be required to obtain a minimum semester average. In subsequent semesters the student will either be required to withdraw, allowed to continue on probation, or be placed back on regular status. Students will be taken off probation once their cumulative average is greater than, or equal to 60%.
Conditions for continuation of study are applied using the following tables:
Number of Credit Attempts: Between 0.25 and 2.50
Students who have attempted between 0.25 and 2.50 credits will be allowed to continue regardless of the cumulative average. Students will be placed on probation if their cumulative average falls below 50%.
Number of Credit Attempts: Between 2.75 and 5.00
If Eligible to Continue
Continuation of Study Assessment for Students in Semester 2 following Schedule 1
| Cumulative Average (C) | Status of Student |
|---|---|
| C < 50% | Required to Withdraw |
| C ≥ 50% and C < 60% | Probationary Status |
| C ≥ 60% | Eligible to Continue |
If on Probation
Continuation of Study Assessment for Students in Semester 2 on Probation following Schedule 1
| Cumulative Average (C) Semester Average (S) | Status of Student |
|---|---|
| S < 50% or C < 50% | Required to Withdraw |
| S ≥ 50% but C < 50% | Required to Withdraw |
| S ≥ 50% but C < 60% | Probationary Status |
| C ≥ 60% | Eligible to Continue |
Number of Credit Attempts: More Than 5.00
If Eligible to Continue
Continuation of Study Assessment for Students in Semester 3 and Higher following Schedule 1
| Cumulative Average (C) | Status of Student |
|---|---|
| C < 50% | Required to Withdraw |
| C ≥ 50% and C < 60% | Probationary Status |
| C ≥ 60% | Eligible to Continue |
If on Probation
Continuation of Study Assessment for Students in Semester 3 and Higher on Probation following Schedule 1
| Cumulative Average (C) Semester Average (S) | Status of Student |
|---|---|
| S < 60% | Required to Withdraw |
| S ≥ 60% but C < 60% | Probationary Status |
| C ≥ 60% | Eligible to Continue |
Schedule 2
Normally students who transfer from another university or college will be required to follow Schedule 2. Students who are readmitted to this University but whose prior record renders them ineligible to proceed under Schedule 1 or Schedule 6 (B.Eng) will be required to follow Schedule 2.
Schedule 2 Regulations
Continuation of study is permitted provided the student meets the conditions outlined below. In some instances, students not meeting the requirements may be allowed to proceed on probation. If these conditions are not met, the student will be required to withdraw from the program for a minimum of two semesters and may apply for readmission after that time.
The continuation of study regulations are based on the principle that students must be maintaining a 60% average. The details of the continuation of study model follow. The student's cumulative average will first be reviewed. If it does not meet the required level, the student will either be required to withdraw or placed on probation. Students who are placed on probation will be required to obtain a given semester average in subsequent semesters. As a result of this review, the student will either be required to withdraw, remain on probation, or placed back on regular status. Students will be taken off probation once their cumulative average is greater than, or equal to 60%.
Continuation of Study is assessed each semester. Students whose cumulative average falls below 60% will be placed on probation for one semester, and then assessed based on their semester average.
If Eligible to Continue
Continuation of Study Assessment for Students following Schedule 2
| Cumulative Average (C) | Status of Student |
|---|---|
| C < 50% | Required to Withdraw |
| C ≥ 50% and C < 60% | Probationary Status |
| C ≥ 60% | Eligible to Continue |
If on Probation
Continuation of Study Assessment for Students on Probation following Schedule 2
| Cumulative Average (C) Semester Average (S) | Status of Student |
|---|---|
| S < 60% | Required to Withdraw |
| S ≥ 60% but C < 60% | Probationary Status |
| C ≥ 60% | Eligible to Continue |
Note: Alternative course evaluations will not be included in the Continuation of Study calculations [Pass (P), Outstanding Pass (OP), Fail (F), Credit Standing (CRD) or Withdrawal with Failure (WF)]. Courses taken on a letter of permission will also not be included in the calculations. Students negatively affected by the omission of these courses in the Continuation of Study calculations may appeal a continuation decision to the Academic Review Committee.