In order to proceed unconditionally from one term to the next in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS), Honours, students must satisfy each of the following requirements:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative overall average of 70% (calculated at the end of each term).
- Pass the studio course.
- Not fail more than 0.50 units or equivalent (excluding studio) in any single term.
Note: The standard minimum passing grade in each ARCH course is 50% with
the following exceptions: the minimum passing grade is 60% for all
studio courses (ARCH 192, ARCH 193, ARCH 292, ARCH 293, ARCH 392, ARCH 393, ARCH 492, and ARCH 493). Grades below the specified passing grade result in a course failure.
The School of Architecture reserves the right to recommend exceptional academic decisions for students who require exceptional consideration, the Examinations and Promotions Committee will be guided by the following:
- Students who satisfy at least two of the above passing requirements, 1, 2, and 3, in a given term may be permitted to continue conditionally in the academic program as outlined in Notes 1-5 in Academic Decisions.
- Promotions decisions for students who satisfy only one of the passing requirements in any given term will be made on an individual basis by the Examinations and Promotions Committee.
- Students who satisfy one or none of the above requirements in a given term will normally receive the decision Required to Withdraw.
- No supplemental examinations are given by the School of Architecture.
- If a student receives a Required to Withdraw or a May Not Proceed decision, they must withdraw from the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program for two academic terms.
- Generally, students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies must spend a minimum of two years, including their final year, in residence (full-time on campus). In this case the 4A Rome term qualifies as the program is offered within the University of Waterloo. This does not preclude special studies approved in advance. Architecture students who choose to undertake alternate studies to the Waterloo 4B term may not graduate with a BAS degree because of the residence requirements.
Standing
The numeric grade system in combination with course unit weighting, are used in the calculation of averages and standing in the School of Architecture.