Creative Industries Progression Requirements Guide

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 Weighted Average as identified in the table below.
Promotion on Probation	Student has a term Weighted Average that falls with the Probation Status Term Weighted Average 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 Weighted Average as identified in the table below.
Discontinuance (Academic)	Student who has a Term Weighted Average which falls at or below the Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average 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 Creative Industries 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.

Credential	Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average Range	Probation Status Term Weighted Average Range	Minimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
Certificate of Achievement	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%
Ontario College Certificate (OCC)	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%
Ontario College Diploma (OCD)	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%
Ontario College Advanced Diploma (OCAD)	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%

Progression Requirements Exception Table

Code	Title	Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average Range	Probation Status Term Weighted Average Range	Minimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
0049	Graphic Design	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%

Degree Programs

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

Credential	Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average Range	Probation Status Term Weighted Average Range	Minimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
Degree	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%

Graduate Certificates

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