University Regulations

Academic Probation: General Programs

To clear probation students must raise the cumulative GPA to at least 4.00 by the end of the probationary period, which will extend to the end of the term (May, June, August, December) in which they complete a fourth credit after being placed on probation. The cumulative GPA calculated to determine whether or not the student has cleared probation will include all (be there four or more) courses completed by the end of the probationary period.

A student who has been placed on probation and who at the end of the probationary period obtains a GPA of at least 5.00 on a minimum of 4.0 courses taken after being placed on probation but whose cumulative GPA is less than 4.00 will have until the end of an additional probationary period to raise the cumulative GPA to 4.00. If a student's cumulative GPA falls below 4.00 after probation has been cleared, the student will be required to withdraw from the University.

Students enrolled in General degree programs who are on academic probation require written permission from the Dean to take more than five half-credit courses or equivalent in any term.

Students on academic probation (except adult permission probation) may not cross-register in courses at the University of Waterloo.

Students who fail more than five full credit courses, or equivalent (including repeated courses), will be required to withdraw from the University.

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