Health & Life Sciences 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.
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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

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario college certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs in the School of Health and Life Sciences.

Any exception to these standards are identified in the Progression Requirements Exception Table below.

Credential	Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average Range	Probation Status Term Weighted Average Range	Minimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
Certificate of Achievement	49.99% or below	50% - 54.99%	�ċ55%
Ontario College Certificate (OCC)	49.99% or below	50% - 54.99%	55%
Ontario College Diploma (OCD)	49.99% or below	50% - 54.99%	55%
Ontario College Advanced Diploma (OCAD)	49.99% or below	50% - 54.99%	55%

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
1499	Community Pharmacy Assistant	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1218	Fitness and Health Promotion	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1176	Hearing Instrument Specialist	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1500	Massage Therapy	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1501	Pharmacy Technician	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1620	Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1542	Medical Laboratory Science	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1570	Nutrition and Food Service Management	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1111	Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
0052	Paramedic	64.99% or lower	65% - 69.99%	70%
1165	Personal Support Worker	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
2077	Personal Support Worker to Practical Nursing Bridge	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1077	Practical Nursing	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1166	Respiratory Therapy	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%

Degree Programs

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario degree programs in the School of Health and Life Sciences.

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%	�ċ65%

Graduate Certificates

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario college graduate certificate programs in the School of Health and Life Sciences.

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
Ontario College Graduate Certificate (OCGC)	54.99% or below	�ċ55% - 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
1513	Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	�ċ65%

Program Specific Prerequisites

Students are eligible to repeat a course twice. After two unsuccessful attempts, students in the School of Health & Life Sciences are no longer eligible to continue in their program or meet graduation requirements. A third attempt at a course may be considered only with approval from the Chair.

Details regarding course attempt limits and academic progression requirements can be found in the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy

Students who are not discontinued may not be able to progress in the program if they have not successfully completed pre-requisite courses. Students missing prerequisites for levels 3 and above will have to re-apply to those levels in the Student Portal under a condition known as Special Timetable Same Level. Students who are unable to progress to Level 2 will need to re-apply through OCAS for Level 1. Students may enroll in courses at the next level that do not have pre-requisite requirements, or in General Education courses.

Having a reduced course load in any semester may impact OSAP eligibility and eligibility for a Study Permit/Post-Graduate Work Permit. Students' ability to complete the program within the completion timeline may also be impacted. It is the student's responsibility to consult with Student Success Advisors, International Student Advisors and program coordinators to plan their academic progression accordingly.

Return to Program Following Withdrawal or Discontinuation

Students who have voluntarily withdrawn from the program or have been discontinued and wish to return must follow the re-entry process outlined below.

Step 1: Apply for Re-Entry

Students returning to Level 1 must re-apply through OCAS.
Students returning to Level 2 or higher must submit an Advanced Standing Application Form available through the Office of the Registrar at least 12 weeks prior to the semester they wish to return.
Students planning a leave of one semester or longer should submit a Program Withdrawal Form through the Office of the Registrar before leaving the program.

Step 2: Re-Entry Review

Students absent from the program for 12 months or longer should expect that re-entry assessments may be required. 

Clinical skills
Mathematics (e.g., dosage calculations)
Theory (program-specific content)

Assessment fees may apply.

Step 3: Meet Program Requirements

To be eligible for re-entry, students must:

Be able to complete the program within the timelines outlined in the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy.
Meet all applicable Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) requirements and deadlines.
Remain within the program course-attempt limits:

Theory courses: maximum of two attempts (third attempt requires Chair approval).
Lab courses: maximum of two attempts.
Clinical/placement (WIL) courses: maximum of two attempts.

Students may be required to repeat previously completed courses if they are beyond established credit transfer or course currency timelines and policies.

Step 4: Re-Entry Decision

Approval is based on:

Successful completion of any required assessments.
Meeting academic progression and WIL requirements.
Available program and placement capacity.

Re-entry is not automatic and may be denied where there are concerns related to academic progression, professional conduct, safety, or violations of College policies.

Step 5: Return to the Program

Students approved for re-entry will receive information regarding registration, placement eligibility, and next steps.

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