Interdisciplinary Studies Progression Requirements Guide

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Progression Overview

A student's academic achievement results in a promotion decision, such as Promotion with Good Academic Standing, Promotion on Probation, Graduation, and Discontinuance.

Please note that the passing grade for a course is indicated on the course outline and may vary within your program.

​Promotion Decision

​Criteria

​Promotion with Good Academic Standing​Student has achieved the minimum term GPA as identified in the table below.
​Promotion on Probation​Student has a term GPA that falls with the Probation Status GPA range as identified in the table below.
​Graduation​Student has successfully completed all of the requirements for their program and has achieved the minimum Program GPA as identified in the table below.
​Discontinuance (Academic)

​Student who has a Term GPA which falls at or below the Discontinuance Status GPA as identified in the table below, or who has failed to clear probation after two consecutive terms.

Diploma and Certificate Programs

The standard progression requirements for Undergraduate Certificates and Diplomas for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies are as below in accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy. 

Any exceptions to these standards are identified in the preceding Progression Requirements Exception Table.

CredentialDiscontinuance Status GPA RangeProbation Status GPA RangeTerm GPA/ Program GPA
Certificate of Achievement​1.4 (54%) or below​​1.5 (55%) - 1.9 (59%)​​2.0 (60%)
​Ontario College Certificate (OCC)​1.4 (54%) or below​​​1.5 (55%) - 1.9 (59%)​2.0 (60%)
​Ontario College Diploma (OCD)​1.4 (54%) or below​​​1.5 (55%) - 1.9 (59%)​2.0 (60%)
​Ontario College Advanced Diploma (OCAD)​1.4 (54%) or below​​​1.5 (55%) - 1.9 (59%)​2.0 (60%)

Progression Requirements Exception Table

CodeTitleDiscontinuance Status GPA RangeProbation Status GPA RangeTerm GPA/ Program GPA
​0389
​General Arts and Science: English Language Studies2​.4 (64%) or below​​​2.5 (65%) - 2.9 (69%)​​​3.0 (70%)

Degree Programs

The standard progression requirements for Degree Programs for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies are as below in accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy. 

CredentialDiscontinuance Status GPA RangeProbation Status GPA RangeTerm GPA/ Program GPA
Degree​1.9 (59%) or below​​2.0 (60%) - 2.4 (64%)​​2.5 (65%)

Graduate Certificates

The standard progression requirements for Graduate Certificates for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies are as below in accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy. 

Any exception to these standards are identified in the preceding Progression Requirements Exception Table.

CredentialDiscontinuance Status GPA RangeProbation Status GPA RangeTerm GPA/ Program GPA
​Ontario College Graduate Certificate (OCGC)​1.4 (54%) or below​​​1.5 (55%) - 1.9 (59%)​2.0 (60%)

Progression Requirements Exception Table

CodeTitleDiscontinuance Status GPA RangeProbation Status GPA RangeTerm GPA/ Program GPA
​1008
​Teaching English as a Second Language​1.9 (59%) or lower​2.0 (60%) - 2.4 (64%)​2.5 (65%)
Interdisciplinary Studies Progression Requirements Guide