FINE ARTS (510.A0) STUDENT MANUAL 2011 - Dawson College

13. Academic Standing and Advancement PolicyTo be in good standing and to register unconditionally, students must meet therequirements of the College Academic Standing and Advancement Policy, as wellas the program requirements.College PolicyTo be in good standing and to register unconditionally:-students must have passed more than 50% of their courses for the year (notincluding Summer School).-Students admitted in January must pass more than 50% of their courses in thatsemester.-Students must also meet the standards of their particular program. If that policyis more stringent than the College policy, the Program policy (DEC or AEC)takesprecedence.Students who do not fulfill the above conditions may register only with the permissionof the Academic Standing Appeals Committee.Program Policy1. Students must complete the program within a maximum of three years ofcommencement.2. Students must pass all concentration courses in a semester before advancing tothefollowing semester.3. Students who fail concentration courses in more than one semester will beexpelled from the program.4. Students must have passed more than 50% of the general education courses(including at least one English) required in the year.Students who fail to comply with this Standing and Advancement Policy will beexpelled from the Program and the College. Expelled students have the right toappeal the expulsion to the College Academic Standing Appeals Committee.13