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Grades & Academic Standing

Undergraduate Grade Scale
Policy 170(a): Grades and Academic Standing

Everything You Need to Know About Your Grades Seminar Recording

Your final grades and academic standing will be posted on MyServiceHub approximately two weeks after the official end of the term. 

To view them, go to your Student Center on MyServiceHub and click on Grades/Standing under the Academics tab.

Your academic standing affects your ability to take courses in the upcoming semester. Therefore, it is critical that you check it.

Your grades are calculated using TMU’s Undergraduate Grade Scale and your academic standing is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point average (CGPA). You need to achieve a Clear academic standing to graduate. 

Grades and academic standings are governed by Policy 170(a): Undergraduate Course Grading, Academic Program Standing, and Eligibility to Graduate (opens in new window) 

Cumulative GPA (CGPA) - Average of all the graded courses you have taken at TMU to date 

Term GPA (TGPA) - Average of the graded courses taken in a single term

Course Repeats and your GPA

You may attempt the same course up to three times (i.e., enroll initially, repeat once, repeat twice = three enrolments). 

When you repeat a course, the most recent grade will be used in calculating your GPA, even if the newer grade is lower. All attempts will be recorded on your transcript. 

If you fail a Required course (for example, ACC 100), you must repeat it to satisfy your degree requirements. If you fail a Required course for the third time, you will be assigned an academic standing of Permanent Program Withdrawal (PPW).

If you fail an Open Elective/Liberal Studies course, you have two options:

  1. Repeat the same course, and the final grade achieved on the second attempt will be used in calculating your GPA, whether higher or lower.
  2. Take a different course from the same table (i.e: Open Elective, Liberal Studies, or Core Electives) and complete and submit a GPA Adjustment Request to exclude the failing grade from your GPA. 

What does my Academic Standing mean?

Your CGPA is 1.67 and above.

 

 Consequences

None, you may continue your studies.

 Next steps

You are performing satisfactorily, and no further action is required.

  • Your CGPA is between 1.00 – 1.66; or
  • You are a first year student with a CGPA of less than 1.00 after your first semester of study; or
  • You have been reinstated to your program after a Required to Withdraw (RTW) period.

 

 Consequences

  • You must sign a Probationary Contract with TRSM Student Advising.  

Your Probationary Contract outlines a specific plan for studies and academic support for the semester. The plan allows you to take a maximum of four courses, with a minimum GPA requirement. The plan will set out a group of specific courses that, if successfully completed with suitable grades, will raise your CGPA. 

 Next Steps

  • Check your email for information from your Student Advisor about your Probationary standing and follow the instructions provided.
  • Schedule an appointment with your Student Advisor, finalize a Probationary Contract, and to develop helpful strategies.  

  • Your CGPA is less than 1.00 (unless you are enrolled in your first semester) including those offered by the Chang School; or
  • Your term GPA fell below 1.67 while you were on Probation; or
  • You have violated the conditions set out in your Probationary Contract; or
  • You failed to negotiate a Probationary Contract within the established timelines.

 

 Consequences

  • You may not enrol in any TMU credit course for a period of 12 months (3 academic terms). 
  • You CANNOT use courses completed at another institution during your suspension period towards your TMU degree requirements. 

 Next Steps

  • Your academic performance has resulted in a ‘RTW’ Standing for a second time; or
  • You have failed a course required by your program for the third time; or
  • You have not met the terms of your Probationary Contract; or
  • You have been denied reinstatement to your program for a second time.

 

 Consequences

  • You are withdrawn from your program and you may not apply for reinstatement into that program.
  • You can apply for admission to a different program for the Fall semester of the following calendar year.

 Next Steps

  • Check your TMU email for information about your PPW Standing.
  • Review other TMU programs and prepare to apply through Undergraduate Admissions. Check their website for application timelines and processes. 

SVW standing is only applicable to students in the School of Accounting & Finance (SAF)

 

 Consequences

  • You will be permanently withdrawn from your current program and you cannot apply for reinstatement. 
  • You will be eligible for consideration to transfer to other undergraduate programs for which you are eligible without waiting a suspension period (subject to the competitive admissions process and application timelines).

 Next Steps

  • Prepare to apply to transfer into another program (See: TMU Admissions).
  • Enroll in Chang School courses without waiting a suspension period.

  • You have committed Academic Misconduct 

Review and familiarize yourself with Policy 60: Academic Integrity

 

 Consequences

  • You are not allowed to enrol in any course at the University during your period of Disciplinary Suspension.

 Next Steps

  • Contact your Student Advisor after serving your Displinary Suspension period to inquire about enrollment.

Fresh Start Program

The Fresh Start Program is part of TMU's overall support strategy for students in academic jeopardy. The Fresh Start is a two semester program designed to assist you with resuming your studies after being assigned as Required to Withdraw (RTW) standing.

In the first semester, you must complete a Fresh Start Strategies course and a minimum of two degree credit courses which are chosen in consultation with your Student Advisor.

Students may take up to four credit courses in the second semester, again selected after discussion with your Student Advisor. 

If you successfully complete the requirements of the Fresh Start program, you may resume your studies in the subsequent semester. 

Please note: As an undergraduate student, you will be assessed undergraduate tuition fees (opens in new window)  for the degree credit courses and a separate fee for the mandatory Fresh Start Stategies course. If you take courses offered through The Chang School, you will be assessed Chang School fees (opens in new window) . 

Learn more about Fresh Start