Grades

Your academic standing will be assessed at the end of each term, and you are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to remain in clear standing. If your cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 you will be placed on academic probation.  Students on academic probation must achieve a term GPA of 2.0 each semester in order to avoid suspension and/or dismissal. More information on the academic standing scale can be found in the Academic Calendar.

Your academic performance and standing is often impacted by a multitude of factors. Your Academic Advisors are here to support you through your journey back to clear academic standing, so it is important that we stay connected! We're here to help.

The first step when unhappy with your grade is to get some feedback from your professor. This can be a great learning opportunity and help you with future assignments and in future courses, so make sure to keep an open mind! View the other options below:

Appealing your grade(s):

You must wait until you receive your official final grade before starting the appeal process. You have 10 days from the release of grades to submit a final grade appeal.

Request for final grade reappraisal:

This type of appeal is used for the review of a specific piece of course work(s). Students must identify the specific tangible piece(s) of work in question and provide academic grounds for the request.

Request for final grade reconsideration:

This type of appeal is based on extenuating circumstances. Evidence of these kinds of extraordinary situations should include official documentation from an appropriate professional. Follow the grade appeal process. 

Repeating a course:

Repeating a course can be a great way to improve your GPA. When you repeat a course, the newest grade will be the one included in your GPA (though both instances will appear on your transcript). 

If your grades aren't where you want them to be, and you're struggling to figure out how to improve, check out the tips below:

Book an appointment with a Peer Tutor or Academic Specialist from the Student Learning Centre

The Student Learning Centre offers one-on-one appointments, drop-in sessions and end-of-term study sessions. You can even book an appointment with a Peer Tutor—a student who has taken the same courses and can provide a helping hand to ensure your grades are where you want them to be. Visit the website for more information. 

Connect with your Academic Advisor 

Talking to your Academic Advisor is a great way to express your goals and concerns about your grades. Your advisor is there for you to help determine the options, resources and next steps to move forward and be as successful in your academic journey as you can. 

Talk to your professor or teaching assistant

One of the first steps to take when you're upset with a grade is to speak with your professor or Peer Tutor. Their feedback can be a great learning opportunity and help with future assigments and in future courses. Connect with your professor and take advantage of their office hours. 

I'm worried I'm going to fail my class and I'm not sure if it's too late to drop the course.

There are different dates throughout each term that indicate important deadlines, like whether or not you will get a full, partial or no refund, or if there will be a notation on your transcript or not if you choose to drop a course. View the important dates.

I’m on probation and I don’t want to get suspended. Should I drop my course that I failed the midterm for?

Final grades for all courses will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on a letter grade scale. If you want to learn more or view the grade scale, visit the grading web page. 

To calculate your current grade(s) in order to know what you need to achieve on a final exam or assigment, visit the nool grade calculator web page.