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Concurrent Education Progression Workshop
Understanding Grades and Progression Requirements
Checking your Grades
Instructor - Registrar’s Office – LORIS and Web Advisor
To view Grades on LORIS: Student Services, Student Records Unofficial Record of
Coursework Official Final Grades
To view Grades on Web Advisor: Students, Academic Profile Unofficial Transcript Summary of Grades
Grading System
A+ 12 (90-100) A 11 (85-89) A- 10 (80-84) B+ 9 (77-79) B 8 (73-76) B- 7 (70-72) C+ 6 (67-69) C 5 (63-66)
C- 4 (60-62) D+ 3 (57-59) D 2 (53-56) D- 1 (50-52) F 0 (0-49) XF* 0 (final exam not
written – failed course) DR (dropped after
academic deadline – failed course)
Calculating your GPA
For purposes of calculation, the grade point (GP) earned in a 0.5 credit will be given half
the weight of that earned in 1.0 credit.
For example, a student with an A (11.0) in a 1.0 credit course, a C- (2.0) in a 0.5 credit course will receive a GPA of 8.67 (13.0 grade points
divided by 1.5 credits)
Example
A in RE212* (1 credit course) = 11
C- in CT121 (0.5 credit course) = 2
1.5 credits total 13
13.0 divided by 1.5 credits = 8.67
WLU On-line GPA Calculator
You can use this on-line tool to calculate your Laurier GPA
http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=1402&p=12614
Understanding your GPA
WLU and NU GPAs are separate. Grades are not combined (Note: exception: SOCI 2091, SOCI 2092 and PSYC 2020)
The GPA is cumulative. It is calculated from the beginning of entry into the university and is adjusted with each course and each semester.
Progression Requirements
Laurier GPA includes all WLU
courses, cross-registration, letter of permission, NU2020 and NU2091, NU2092
70% overall (7.0 or B-) to progress
Minimum Honours GPA of 5.0 (*7.0 required to graduate)
Nipissing GPA includes all
Education courses 70% overall with a
minimum 60% in each course
Successful completion of Practicum
Contemporary Studies
Minors Need a 4.5 average in
courses counting towards the minor
Honours Need a 5.0 average in
your Honours CT courses to progress, a 7.0 to graduate
7.0 overall
Progression Policy You must maintain an overall GPA of 7.0 each year, in
both your Wilfrid Laurier (BA) courses, and Nipissing (BEd) courses. This average is cumulative, so will include all courses taken.
You will also need to pass the “Observation and Practice Teaching” course to continue in the program.
To progress in your Honours program, you require a minimum Honours GPA of 5.0. To graduate, you require a minimum Honours GPA of 7.0.
Academic ProbationNipissing
Overall Laurier GPA is between 6.0 and 7.0 (67%-69%). You may progress into the next year “on probation”
Probation is for one year (April-April)
You may only be on probation once
Option to take summer courses
Laurier Overall GPA between 2.0
and 4.0 Probation period
continues until you have completed 4.0 credits.
After taking 4 credits, if you have not reached an overall GPA of 4.0, you will be forced to withdraw from the university.
Timelines
Progression is assessed every 4.0 credits (at the end of each academic year)
January: Caution letter will be e-mailed to students who are below a 7.0 GPA *Note: This does not mean you are on probation
January-April: Appointments with Academic Advisors- how can you raise your GPA?
April/May: Progression will be assessed and probation letters will be e-mailed to students who are below a 7.0 GPA
How can I raise my GPA?
Repeat Courses
Can retake up to a maximum of 2.0 credits in degree
The retake grade will replace the previous grade in your GPA
First attempt stays on your transcript
Can only retake a course once
Example
CT111 A CT121 B+ PS101 D PS102 F EN121 C- CT/CO243 A+ CO244 A- EN120 C+
5.5
4.5
1.0
0.0
2.0
6.0
5.0
3.0
=28.0 /4.0=6.75
Example
CT111 A CT121 B+ PS101 D PS102 F EN121 C- CT/CO243 A+ CO244 A- EN120 C+ PS102 C+
5.5
4.5
1.0
Repeated Later
2.0
6.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
=30 /4.0=7.5
Be Proactive!
Meet with your Academic Advisor www.wlu.ca/brantford/advising Email: [email protected]
Access services on campus that are here to help you be successful: Learning Services GPA Program
Talk to your Instructor about concerns (make an appointment or visit office hours)
GPA Program
Access services with programs specifically designed for individuals struggling academically
Participating students can receive the individual support they need from a number of services
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