Continuation of Study

The University's Continuation of Study policy addresses, in detail, the minimum average(s) required to continue to register in courses. Every student is assigned a Schedule when they are admitted (or readmitted) to an academic program. Each semester a student registers they are assigned a Term Academic Standing, (one of Eligible to Continue, Continue on Probation or Required to Withdraw) based on their academic record, using the requirements outlined in their assigned Schedule.

Most students are assigned Schedule 1, based on the criteria in the Continuation of Study policy. Most students in the B. Eng. Program follows Schedule 6 Regulations.

See the Continuation of Study section of the Academic Calendar (Undergraduate or Associate Diploma) for more details.

In general, the minimum standard to meet is a 60.00% cumulative average.

Probation Information

The Term Academic Standing Continue on Probation is first assigned when a student has over 2.50* credit attempts and their cumulative average falls below 60.00%. The Term Academic Standing Continue on Probation is also assigned to students with 2.50* or fewer credit attempts if their cumulative average is under 50.00%. Averages include grades for all credit attempts (for example, passed, failed and repeated course grades are used to calculate the averages).

*Schedule 6 uses 2.75 credit attempts

When a student is placed on probation, they are notified by Enrolment Services via their University email account. The Term Academic Standing is also on the student's WebAdvisor account (Academics -> Current Academic Standing).

Students CAN register for courses with a Term Academic Standing of Continue on Probation (or Eligible to Continue).

While carrying a Term Academic Standing of Continue on Probation, students must achieve a minimum semester average of 60.00% to stay on probation and a minimum cumulative average of 60.00% to earn a Term Academic Standing of Eligible to Continue.

The University of Guelph is committed to supporting students in their learning experiences. Students in their first year who achieved a semester average of less than 65% are encouraged to participate in the optional Bounce Back program offered through Student Experience. Additional academic resources can be found through Library Services.

If you are experiencing any difficulties that affect your academic progress or need help understanding your academic situation, you can consult with your Academic Advisor.

Required to Withdraw Information

Required to Withdraw (RTW) is the Term Academic Standing assessed when a student is not allowed to continue in their studies at the University of Guelph based on academic achievement/average. Students are notified of this by Enrolment Services via their University email. The Term Academic Standing is also on the student's WebAdvisor account (Academics -> Current Academic Standing).

Any student who has been Required to Withdraw is advised to seek information and/or assistance from their Academic Advisor as soon as possible. A degree program may have specific requirements you need to satisfy if planning to apply for readmission to it in a future term/after an RTW decision. Your Academic Advisor will be able to share that information with you or point you to where they post it online.

Students who receive student assistance funding (i.e., OSAP) should also seek information from the OSAP Information page.