First Failed Decision in Arts
A student who has received a Failed academic standing decision at the end of their first or second term of study should consult with their academic advisor. Normally, the student will first complete the Foundation Term or absent themselves for two terms. See the Registrar's Office website for information about the courses taken during a Foundation Term.
A student who has received a Failed academic standing decision is eligible to apply for readmission after an absence of two terms (with the exception of first-year students who may be eligible for the Foundation Term).
A student must first complete an Application for Undergraduate Readmission within the specified deadlines.
If a Student is Granted Readmission
- All previous University of Waterloo course attempts and grades will remain recorded on the student's transcript.
- The student's cumulative overall and Arts (or major) averages will be cleared, that is, grades achieved in all previous course work will not count in cumulative averages.
- Previous course work, where it is applied to degree requirements, is considered transfer credit and subject to transfer credit regulations.
- It is the student's responsibility to inform themselves of their transferred credits by meeting with an academic advisor, reading the transfer credit letter issued to them upon readmission, and viewing their unofficial transcript in Quest.
To fulfil degree requirements for graduation, students whose cumulative averages have been cleared must observe the following requirements:
- Cumulative and Arts (or major) averages for the degree will be based on courses taken following readmission and clearing.
- For a three-year degree, complete a minimum of 7.5 additional academic course units (15 courses).
- For a four-year degree, complete a minimum of 10 additional academic course units (20 courses).
- Complete at least half of the total number of University of Waterloo Arts courses required in the major.
- For Three-Year General Liberal Studies, at least four academic course units (eight courses) must be University of Waterloo Arts courses.
- For Four-Year General and Honours Liberal Studies, at least 6.5 academic course units (13 courses) must be University of Waterloo Arts courses.
Notes
- Students contemplating readmission after receiving a Failed decision are strongly encouraged to consult the Arts Undergraduate Office prior to application.
- Students contemplating readmission should take into consideration course selection dates when determining when to re-apply as course availability may be affected.
Second Failed Decision in Arts
In the event a student receives a second Failed academic standing in Arts, an application for readmission will normally not be considered until a period of at least five years has elapsed. In such instances, readmission is not guaranteed.