2013/2014 academic calendar - Nova Scotia College of Art and ...

PROBATION
Students who receive six or more credits of “D”
or “F” (Fail) grades in a semester or accumulate
six credits of “D” or “F” (Fail) grades over three
semesters (including as a result of the finalization
of Incomplete grades from the previous
semester) will be reviewed by the Academic
Status Review Committee and considered for
Academic Probation. The committee may decide
to take no action, send a warning letter or place
the student on Academic Probation. Students
who are already on Academic Probation as a
result of grades received in a previous semester
will also be reviewed.
The Academic Status Review Committee will
receive all relevant information regarding the
academic performance of all students subject
to review.
ACADEMIC REVIEW PROCEDUREs
The Academic Status Review Committee,
by majority vote, may act to:
1. Restore or maintain the good
standing status of a student.
2. Allow a student to remain in good
standing, while receiving a warning letter
which may contain conditions that must
be met during the current or subsequent
semester of enrolment.
3. Place or maintain a student on Academic
Probation, while allowing the student
to continue at the university with or
without conditions.
4. Place a student on Academic Dismissal.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student who is placed on Academic Probation
is eligible to reenroll in the university. A student
placed on Academic Probation is not eligible
to receive a Letter of Permission for study else
where, nor eligible to receive credit for any
course taken else where. Some classes at NSCAD
(e.g. ARTS 4000–4700) are not available to
students on probation.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION
In order to be removed from Probation, a
student must:
• Complete a full semester (Fall, Winter or
Summer) (9 credits minimum) of courses
taken at NSCAD;
• Earn no grade of “D” or “F” during that
same semester; and
• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 for that same
semester.
ACADEMIC DIsMIssAL
A student who is placed on Academic Dismissal
may not enroll in any credit course at the
university either as a regular undergraduate
or as a non-degree/visiting student, and may
not receive a Letter of Permission for study
elsewhere. A student who is placed on Academic
Dismissal may not request to be reinstated
for at least one calendar year from the date
of dismissal.
REQUEsT FOR REINsTATEMENT
FOLLOWING ACADEMIC DIsMIssAL
A student requesting reinstatement must present
a request in writing to the Dean, outlining the
reasons why such reinstatement should occur.
If reinstated, the student will be placed on
Academic Probation.
NOTIFICATION OF ACTION
Immediately following review by the Academic
Status Review Committee, students will be
notified by email or mail of any actions taken.
sTUDENT RECORDs
Actions of the Academic Status Review Committee
are permanently recorded on student
academic records and transcripts. Warning letters
are not noted on the transcript.
ACADEMIC sTANDING AND
COURsE/PROGRAM ENROLMENT
Bachelor of Design
The Major programs in the Bachelor of Design
require that students maintain an average of “B”
or better in required courses for admission to
and progression within the programs.
Advanced Studio Courses
Enrolment in advanced studio courses such as
ARTS 4000-4500 or Advanced Photo Critique
(PHOT 4000-4700) and several other courses
as per the timetable requires that students be in
good standing.
ACADEMIC WARNING
Students in danger of receiving a grade of “D”
or “F” (Fail) in a course will be given a mid-term
warning by the instructor. This normally occurs
approximately two weeks before the final date
by which a student may drop a course without
receiving a failing grade. Students are reminded
that successful completion of work at mid-course
does not guarantee a passing grade at the end of
the semester.
Students who cease to attend classes and do
not officially drop a course or withdraw from
NSCAD will receive a grade of “F” (Fail). Ceasing
to attend classes does not constitute formal
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