Hi there. I’m a first year student and I’m a little concerned about academic probation. I’m finishing up my first year now, and I’m not doing very well. I’ve had some difficulty adjusting to University, and I’m trying, but it’s been difficult. I finished two 0.5 courses last semester with a 53 and a 56. I’m finishing up second term, and I’m almost 100% positive that I failed Intro to Sociology (0.5 credits). However, I have two full-year courses that I think I did okay in, and I’m sure I did very well on one of the exams. The other course is a science, and I’m a humanities student, and I have the exam tomorrow, and naturally I’m concerned. Are first years exempt from being up for Academic Probation? If yes, will I be notified? And if I fail that sociology course, I’m down at 3.5 credits. Will that affect anything or simply prolong the time it takes me to complete my necessary credits for graduation. I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just freaking out. Thanks for your time.
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Hey newest U of T edition,
Essentially, this is what all student begin to look like this time of year. Maybe that’s exaggerated, but that is sure how we all felt.? Just look around campus, you can see the despair of the end of? term setting in.
Alright, so what you are feeling right now is felt by many of first years students. Please don’t get discouraged … the first year?is a bit of a biotch. Its hard to transition your academics and personal life at the same time. Insert usual shpeel about resources (re: career center and academic advisors).
They (the bigwigs at U of T) determine your academic standing as soon as you have attempted 4.0 FCE. Which, if your calculations are correct, you have attempted in your first year (so this includes failed courses). Here’s all the hub-bub in the course calendar on Academic
Academic Standing
There are four kinds of academic standing which apply to students who have attempted at least four courses in the Faculty: In Good Standing; On Probation; On Suspension; Refused Further Registration
Academic standing is assessed twice a year:
- At the end of the Fall/Winter Session; the GPAs used for this status assessment are the annual and the cumulative GPAs.
- At the end of the Summer Session; the GPAs used for this status assessment are the sessional and the cumulative GPAs.
Note: Students who have not achieved final standing* in 4.0 credits will have a status of “Not Assessed”.
In Good Standing:
Students are described as In Good Standing if they are neither On Probation, Suspended nor Refused Further Registration; these terms are explained below. For students with particularly noteworthy academic results, there are three specific forms of recognition, which are described in the ?Student Services & Resources? section.
Probation; Suspension; Refused Further Registration
The following regulations apply to students who have attempted at least four courses* in the Faculty.
- A student shall be on academic probation who
a) has a cumulative GPA of less than 1.50 or
b) returns from suspension.- A student who, at the end of the Winter or Summer Session during which he or she is on probation
a) has a cumulative GPA of 1.50 or more shall be in good standing
b) has a cumulative GPA of less than 1.50 but an annual GPA of 1.70 or more (Winter Session)/sessional GPA of 1.70 or more (Summer Session) shall continue on probation.
c) has a cumulative GPA of less than 1.50 and an annual GPA of less than 1.70 (Winter Session)/sessional GPA of less than 1.70 (Summer Session) shall be suspended for one calendar year unless he or she has been so suspended previously, in which case he or she shall be suspended for three years.- A student who, having been suspended for three years, is again liable for suspension shall be refused further registration in the Faculty.
* “Achieved final standing” applies to courses in which a student remains formally enrolled on the last date for cancellation, unless the academic penalty normally attached to a later cancellation is removed by petition. This includes CR/NCR, but does not include courses with LWD or WDR.
NOTE: Students ?On Academic Probation? may take no more than five courses in each of the Fall and Winter Sessions.
So, if your CGPA is lower than 1.50 you will be put on probation. BUT, that’s what probation is for. If they didn’t have faith that you could turn things around they would jsut suspend you. They will inform you if you are placed on probation.
Hope this help!
love always,
aska