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Arts Academic Regulations and Advice

Academic Standing and Averages

Year One Bachelor of Arts Students

To be in satisfactory standing in Honours or General Arts Year One, a student must maintain:

  • a minimum cumulative average of 65% in all Arts courses, and
  • a minimum cumulative overall average of 60%.

To be in satisfactory standing in Honours Arts and Business (Co-op and Regular), a student must maintain:

  • a minimum cumulative average of 75% in the potential major (end of 1B term), and 
  • a minimum cumulative average of 70% in the Arts and Business group of courses, and
  • a minimum cumulative overall average of 60%.

Note

Failure to meet minimum standing for the plan may result in a Conditional standing, a Failed - Required to Withdraw decision, or a decision to proceed to an alternate plan to which the student qualifies. Students on conditional standing are required to speak with their academic advisor for advice to increase the likelihood of success in the conditional term.
 


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