<Joseph E. Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies

Academic Standing: Entry, Maintenance and Graduation

Academic standing depends on several factors including the number of credits a student has passed, the grade point average achieved during a particular session (sessional grade point average), the overall grade point average (cumulative grade point average), and the overall major grade point average (major grade point average).

Change of Major. Students may request to change their major provided they meet the minimum academic standards required for the program requested. A Change of Major form must be completed and submitted to the appropriate school/department.

Change of Degree. Students may request to change their degree after completion of their first academic session in the Faculty, provided they meet the minimum academic standards required for the program requested. A Change of Degree form must be completed and submitted to the Office of Student and Academic Services, 123 Atkinson Building.

*Note: There are additional entry requirements for the BSW program.

Change of Major/Degree forms are available from Student Client Services.

Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS) Degree (90 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students are required to have a high school grade 12U mathematics or the equivalent.

Students with less than 90 credits completed require a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0. At the point of completing 90 credits students who have not attained the minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to enter/re-enter the program. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to enter the BAS program.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BAS program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Atkinson students may submit a change of degree request to enter/re-enter the BAS program to the Office of Student and Academic Services.

Faculty Transfers. Students from other Faculties may submit a Faculty transfer request to enter the BAS program to Student Client Services.

Continuing BAS students. Students who have completed less than 90 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 may proceed in good standing in the 90 credit or Honours BAS degree. Students who have completed 90 credits or greater with a cumulative and major average of 5.0 may apply to graduate or have the option to proceed in Honours.

Graduating with a BAS degree. Students must pass at least 90 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements, with a cumulative and major grade point average of at least 5.0.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 90 credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.0 will be placed on "program warning" and may continue in the 90 credit BAS degree only.

Students who have completed 90 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average below 5.0 and/or a major grade point average below 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed or graduate. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average for the program. Students may petition for an Honours waiver or to be allowed additional credits to a maximum of 102 credits to graduate with a bachelor degree. These courses must be above the 1000 level and must be taken at York University.

Bachelor of Administrative Studies Honours (BAS Honours) Degree (120 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students are required to have a high school grade 12U mathematics or the equivalent.

Students with less than 90 credits completed require a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0. At the point of completing 90 credits students who have not attained the minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to enter/re-enter the program. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to enter the BAS program.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BAS program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Atkinson students may submit a change of degree request to enter/re-enter the BAS program to the Office of Student and Academic Services.

Faculty Transfers. Students from other Faculties may submit a Faculty transfer request to enter the BAS program to Student Client Services.

Continuing BAS students. Students who have completed less than 90 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 may proceed in good standing in the Honours BAS degree. Students who have completed 90 credits but less than 120 credits with a cumulative and major average of 5.0 may proceed in Honours.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 and a major grade point average of 5.5 may continue in Honours if program requirements are not met or may apply to graduate.

Graduating with a BAS Honours degree. Students must pass at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 and a major grade point average of at least 5.5.

Option to graduate with a bachelor degree:

Students registered in the BAS Honours degree may opt to graduate with a bachelor degree if they fulfill degree and program requirements. Students who wish to take advantage of this option should complete an application to graduate available from Student Client Services.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 90 credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.0 will be placed on "program warning" and may continue in the 90 credit BAS degree only.

Students who have completed 90 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average below 5.0 and/or a major grade point average below 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average for the program. Students may petition for an Honours waiver or to be allowed additional credits to raise the grade point average for graduation in the 90 credit BAS program. These courses must be above the 1000 level and must be taken at York University.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 and a major grade point average of at least 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed in Honours and may apply to graduate with the 90 credit BAS degree. Students who have completed 120 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average below 5.0 and/or a major grade point average below 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed or graduate.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree (90 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students admitted to Atkinson are enrolled in the bachelor program requested. Students may enter/re-enter prior to completion of 102 credits.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BA program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Faculty Transfers. Students may transfer to an Atkinson bachelor degree program provided they meet the minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0.

Continuing. Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.0 may proceed in good standing in the bachelor degree. Students who at the end of an academic session meet the minimum Honours progression requirement will automatically be placed in the Honours program (if applicable). Students at the point of enrolment in a new academic session will declare if they wish to proceed in the bachelor or Honours degree.

Graduating with a BA degree. Students must pass at least 90 credits that meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.0.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 90 credits who fail to maintain the minimum cumulative average of 4.0 will be placed on academic warning.

Additional credits to raise grade point average for graduation:

BA students who upon completion of at least 90 credits but less than 102 credits who have not met the academic standing required for their degree program will be allowed additional credits to raise their cumulative grade point average. Students in a BA degree program who have passed 90 credits in accordance with the Faculty's degree and program requirements, and whose cumulative grade point average is below the requirement for graduation may attempt to raise their average by taking up to 12 additional credits, to a maximum of 102 credits. These courses must be above the 1000 level and must be taken at York University.

Students who have completed 102 credits or greater who fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0 for graduation will be ineligible to continue or graduate.

Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Honours) Degree (120 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students may enter/re-enter Honours if they meet the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level. Students who have not attained the 5.0 cumulative grade point average at the point of completing 84 credits, will be ineligible for Honours. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BA Honours program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Faculty Transfers. Students qualify for transfer to an Atkinson Honours program provided they have met the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours.

Continuing. Students may continue in an Honours program providing they maintain the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level.

Graduating with a BA Honours degree. Students must pass at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0. Students registered in an Honours degree may opt to graduate with a bachelor degree (if applicable) if they fulfill degree and program requirements. Students who wish to take advantage of this option should complete an application to graduate available from Student Client Services.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 84 credits, who fail to maintain the Honours minimum cumulative grade point average requirement of 5.0 may proceed in Honours on warning provided they meet the year level progression requirements.

Students who have completed less than 84 credits, who fail to maintain the Honours warning year level progression requirement will automatically be placed in the bachelor degree, if applicable.

Students who have completed 84 credits, but less that 120 credits who fall below the cumulative grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed in Honours. Students may petition for an Honours waiver.

Students who have completed 90 credits, but less than 120 credits whose cumulative grade point average is at least 4.0 but below 5.0 may apply to graduate with a bachelor degree (if applicable) if they fulfill degree and program requirements or petition for an Honours waiver.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater who fail to maintain the Honours cumulative grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed. Students may apply to graduate with a bachelor degree (if applicable) if they fulfill degree and program requirements.

Bachelor of Human Resources Management (BHRM) Degree (90 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students with less than 90 credits completed require a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0. At the point of completing 90 credits students who have not attained the minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to enter/re-enter the program. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to enter the BHRM program.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BHRM program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Atkinson students may submit a change of degree request to enter/re-enter the BHRM program to the Office of Student and Academic Services.

Faculty Transfers. Students from other Faculties may submit a Faculty transfer request to enter the BHRM program to Student Client Services.

Continuing BHRM students. Students who have completed less than 90 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 may proceed in good standing in the 90 credit or Honours BHRM degree. Students who have completed 90 credits or greater with a cumulative and major average of 5.0 may apply to graduate or have the option to proceed in Honours.

Graduating with a BHRM degree. Students must pass at least 90 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements, with a cumulative and major grade point average of at least 5.0.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 90 credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.0 will be placed on "program warning" and may continue in the 90 credit BHRM degree only.

Students who have completed 90 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average below 5.0 and/or a major grade point average below 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed or graduate. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average for the program. Students may petition for an Honours waiver or to be allowed additional credits to a maximum of 102 credits to graduate with a bachelor degree. These courses must be above the 1000 level and must be taken at York University.

Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (BHRM Honours) Degree (120 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students with less than 90 credits completed require a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0. At the point of completing 90 credits students who have not attained the minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to enter/re-enter the program. No courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to enter the BHRM program.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BHRM program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Atkinson students may submit a change of degree request to enter/re-enter the BHRM program to the Office of Student and Academic Services.

Faculty Transfers. Students from other Faculties may submit a Faculty transfer request to enter the BHRM program to Student Client Services.

Continuing BHRM students. Students who have completed less than 90 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 may proceed in good standing in the Honours BHRM degree. Students who have completed 90 credits but less than 120 credits with a cumulative and major average of 5.0 may proceed in Honours.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 and a major grade point average of 5.5 may continue in Honours if program requirements are not met or may apply to graduate.

Graduating with a BHRM Honours degree. Students must pass at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 and a major grade point average of at least 5.5.

Option to graduate with a bachelor degree. Students registered in the BHRM Honours degree may opt to graduate with a bachelor degree if they fulfill degree and program requirements. Students who wish to take advantage of this option should complete an application to graduate available from Student Client Services.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 90 credits whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.0 will be placed on "program warning" and may continue in the 90 credit BHRM degree only.

Students who have completed 90 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average below 5.0 and/or a major grade point average below 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average for the program. Students may petition for an Honours waiver or to be allowed additional credits to raise the grade point average for graduation in the 90 credit BHRM program. These courses must be above the 1000 level and must be taken at York University.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 and a major grade point average of at least 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed in Honours and may apply to graduate with the 90 credit BHRM degree. Students who have completed 120 credits or greater with a cumulative grade point average below 5.0 and/or a major grade point average below 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed or graduate.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree (90 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students admitted to Atkinson are enrolled in the bachelor program requested. Students may enter/re-enter prior to completion of 102 credits.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BSc program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Faculty Transfers. Students may transfer to an Atkinson bachelor degree program provided they meet the minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0.

Continuing. Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.0 may proceed in good standing in the bachelor degree.

Graduating with a BSc degree. Students must pass at least 90 credits that meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.0.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 90 credits who fail to maintain the minimum cumulative average of 4.0 will be placed on academic warning.

Additional credits to raise grade point average for graduation:

BSc students who upon completion of at least 90 credits but less than 102 credits who have not met the academic standing required for their degree program will be allowed additional credits to raise their cumulative grade point average. Students in a BSc degree program who have passed 90 credits in accordance with the Faculty's degree and program requirements, and whose cumulative grade point average is below the requirement for graduation may attempt to raise their average by taking up to 12 additional credits, to a maximum of 102 credits. These courses must be above the 1000 level and must be taken at York University.

Students who have completed 102 credits or greater who fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point average of 4.0 for graduation will be ineligible to continue or graduate.

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Honours) Degree (120 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students may enter/re-enter Honours if they meet the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level. Students who have not attained the 5.0 cumulative grade point average at the point of completing 84 credits, will be ineligible for Honours. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BSc Honours program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Faculty Transfers. Students qualify for transfer to an Atkinson Honours program provided they have met the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours.

Continuing. Students may continue in an Honours program providing they maintain the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level.

Graduating with a BSc Honours degree. Students must pass at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0. Students registered in an Honours degree may opt to graduate with a bachelor degree (if applicable) if they fulfill degree and program requirements. Students who wish to take advantage of this option should complete an application to graduate available from Student Client Services.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 84 credits, who fail to maintain the Honours minimum cumulative grade point average requirement of 5.0 may proceed in Honours on warning provided they meet the year level progression requirements.

Students who have completed less than 84 credits, who fail to maintain the Honours warning year level progression requirement will automatically be placed in the bachelor degree, if applicable.

Students who have completed 84 credits, but less that 120 credits who fall below the cumulative grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed in Honours. Students may petition for an Honours waiver.

Students who have completed 90 credits, but less than 120 credits whose cumulative grade point average is at least 4.0 but below 5.0 may apply to graduate with a bachelor degree (if applicable) if they fulfill degree and program requirements or petition for an Honours waiver.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater who fail to maintain the Honours cumulative grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed. Students may apply to graduate with a bachelor degree (if applicable) if they fulfill degree and program requirements.

Bachelor of Social Work Honours (BSW Honours) Degree (120 Credits)

Entry/Re-Entry. Students may enter/re-enter BSW Honours if they meet the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level. Students who have not attained the 5.0 cumulative grade point average at the point of completing 84 credits, will be ineligible for Honours. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours. Please refer to Academic Penalties section.

All requests for entry/re-entry also require a supplemental application and are subject to School of Social Work approval.

Note: All students who enter/re-enter the BSW Honours program must follow the requirements of the program in place at the time of entry/re-entry. Some programs may have limited entry.

Faculty Transfers. Students qualify for transfer to an Atkinson Honours program provided they have met the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level. No extra courses may be taken in a subsequent session in an effort to raise the grade point average to qualify for Honours.

Continuing. Students may continue in an Honours program providing they maintain the Honours warning minimum progression cumulative grade point average requirement for Honours by year level.

Graduating with a BSW Honours degree. Students must pass at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.0 including a minimum grade of C (4.0) in all courses used in the major.

Failure to maintain academic standing. Advising recommended. Please refer to the Academic Penalties section.

Students are required to attain a minimum grade of C in all courses used in the major. Students who fail to meet this standard must repeat the course(s) in the next available session and are strongly advised to make an advising appointment with the School of Social Work.

Students who have completed at least 24 York credits with a cumulative grade point average below 2.5 will be required to withdraw for twelve months.

Students who have completed less than 84 credits, who fail to maintain the Honours minimum cumulative grade point average requirement of 5.0 may proceed in Honours on warning provided they meet the year level progression requirements. Students who fall below the Honours warning year level progression requirement will be ineligible to proceed in the BSW program. Students who wish to proceed with their studies must change their degree.

Students who have completed 84 credits, but less than 120 credits who fall below the cumulative grade point average of 5.0 will be ineligible to proceed in Honours. Students may petition for an Honours waiver.

Students who have completed 120 credits or greater who fail to maintain the Honours cumulative grade point average of 5.0 and/or have a grade of less than C (4.0) in a course used in the major will be ineligible to proceed or graduate.