Regulation type
A student may be required to withdraw (RW) from a program of studies by the Dean or designate for any of the following reasons:
- Failing to meet the program requirements, including attendance and/or participation or contribution requirements
- Failing to abide by university regulations including the Policy on Academic Integrity and Misconduct or the Policy on Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Exceeding the maximum program completion deadline (5 years for certificates and diplomas, 5 years for undergraduate degrees, 7 years for graduate degrees)
- Failing to meet the minimum academic standard (see Section 2.0 Notification of GPA Status)
- Students with four F grades within 60 credits of study will normally be required to withdraw.
A student may be required to withdraw from a program of studies by the Registrar for any of the following reasons:
- Failing to provide the necessary or verifiable documentation at the time of admission
- Failing to complete the admissions process and/or not having received formal acceptance prior to starting a program of study
- Failing to meet the conditions of their acceptance
- Non-payment of fees
After one year, the student may apply for reinstatement to the program. A request for reinstatement must be made in writing to the Registrar's Office. If program admission requirements have changed or additional information is required to determine eligibility for reinstatement, the Dean may require supporting documentation from the student to be attached to the student's original application. The Dean will determine the course of studies required for completion of the degree requirements. The student may be required to repeat previously completed courses to ensure currency of program competencies, outcomes and knowledge at the time of degree completion. Time away is included in the calculation of a student's maximum program completion deadline. Students who have exceeded their maximum program completion deadline may be required to re-apply for admission. Students who are reinstated are required to pay a tuition deposit in order to secure registration.
The University also reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from their program of study if the Dean considers the student to be unsuited to the program of study or practice of the discipline for reasons unrelated to academic performance. The appeal of such a decision must follow the Process of Appeals of Academic Decisions. A student who is required to withdraw for non-academic reasons may apply for admission into a different program of study without any waiting period.
Significant or repeated violation of university policies may result in temporary or permanent suspension. Decisions to suspend a student are made by the president, pursuant to the University Act. Temporary suspensions are defined by a term specified at the time of the decision; permanent suspensions are used in extraordinary circumstances where the offence leading to the suspension was so egregious that the president’s decision is to preclude the student’s participation in any course or program.