Determination and Categories of Academic Performance 01/03/25
Determination and Categories of Academic Performance 01/03/25
Office of the Registrar: Updated: January 3, 2025
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Policy Name |
Determination of Categories: Academic Performance Policy |
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Policy Number |
13122024 |
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Origin |
Academic Committee of Senate |
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Authority |
Senate |
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Date of Original Approval Supersedes |
2022-06-20 Academic Performance Review Policy |
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Senate Approval Dates |
2024-12-13 2022-09-16 |
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Effective from |
2024-12-13 2022-09-16 |
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Review/Retirement Date |
2029–12-13 |
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Responsibility for Review |
Chair of Academic Committee of Senate |
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Responsibility for Implementation |
Academic Committee of Senate, Registrar |
All Cape Breton University students are expected to maintain acceptable standards of academic performance. While most programs are subject to general academic regulations, certain professional programs are governed by their own Academic Standing and Progression policies. These program-specific policies are outlined in the Cape Breton University Academic Calendar.
1. Purpose and Scope
1.1. This objective of this policy is to support students who may be at risk of not achieving their academic goals by evaluating their academic progress at the end of each semester and identifying appropriate supports, services, or restrictions if required.
1.2. This policy establishes a process for the evaluation of student progress at the end of each semester and the specific criteria upon which appropriate supports, services, or restrictions may be recommended or imposed.
1.3. The Registrar’s Office will evaluate the cumulative semester average of every student enrolled in any formal program at Cape Breton University.
1.4. This review will take place at the end of every semester, including fall, winter, and spring-summer.
1.5. The cumulative semester average will be expressed as a percentage and will be used to determine the academic performance category that applies to each student. The academic performance categories are explained below.
1.6. Incomplete grades: students whose cumulative semester average cannot be evaluated due to receiving incomplete grades, will be restricted from making changes to their registration until updated grades are submitted and standing can be determined.
2. Overview of the Process
*Infographic will be available soon.
3. Jurisdiction
3.1. Office of the Registrar, Academic Schools and Students
4. Definitions
4.1. Good Standing: Students are admitted to Cape Breton University to their program of study in good academic standing. Students in good academic standing have met the minimum academic standard that is required for continued and unrestricted study at the university.
4.2. Academic Consultation: A student who does not meet the standards for good academic standing is approved to continue their studies with required academic advising and support to improve performance.
4.3. Restricted Enrolment: Limits a student’s course registration and requires academic advising and compliance with condition