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When should I see an Academic Advisor?

• You have concerns about your progression in a course, or in your program
• You need additional support (i.e. Peer Tutoring, Academic Support Workshops)
• You’re interested in changing programs
• You’re looking to withdraw from your program
• You require an individualized academic plan
• You want to know more about your options after you have completed your program
• If you are an international student you would see your International Student Advisor (ISA) to discuss your academic and transition needs

What does an Academic Advisor do?

• Provide specific information about your program
• Help you adjust to college life and the demands of your program
• Connect you with additional college supports, and provide tips for academic success
• Assess and discuss your academic progress and standing
• Assist with timetable customization
• Assist with understanding Niagara College policies and procedures
• Help you establish realistic educational goals and future planning
• Provide guidance for successful progression towards graduation
• International Student Advisors (ISA) assist with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada applications

Academic Alert - What's Next?

Degree and Graduate Certificate students are placed on Academic Alert if their GPA is between 50-64% OR 65% + with one or more missing courses.

Diploma and Certificate students are placed on Academic Alert if their GPA is between 50-60% OR 60% + with one or more missing courses.

Next steps:

If you are missing one or more courses from your previous term this may affect your ability to progress through your program without interruption. Follow-up with your Academic Advisor to discuss how this will impact you and your academic plan moving forward.

You can view the full policy here.

Academic Probation - What's Next?

All students are placed on Academic Probation if their GPA is between 40-49%.

Next steps:

If you are placed on Academic Probation you may be required to complete specific remedial activities. If performance is unsatisfactory at the end of the probationary period, students may be withdrawn from the program or counselled to consider other ways of continuing their education. A probationary student will be notified in writing of their status by the appropriate Academic Administrator or designate.

If you are missing one or more courses from your previous term this may affect your ability to progress through your program without interruption. Follow-up with your Academic Advisor to discuss how this will impact you and your academic plan moving forward.

Academic Probation can impact your eligibility to proceed to your co-op term. As stated in the Program Progression and Graduation Policy, "A student must maintain an academic standing of either 'good standing' or 'academic alert' in order to proceed to a co-op work term. Academic eligibility is based on the two terms immediately prior to any work term."

Students receiving OSAP should follow-up with the Financial Aid office regarding any questions or concerns about status and future funding.

You can view the full policy here.

Academic Dismissal - What's Next?

All students with a GPA less than 40% or who have spent 2 terms on Academic Probation will be withdrawn from their program. A student who is academically dismissed will be notified in writing of their status by the appropriate Academic Administrator or designate.

Next Steps:

If you have been dismissed from your program and would like to be readmitted you should meet with your academic advisor to review your options.

• If you are re-entering the first semester or a new program you will apply through .
• If you are entering a level beyond your first term you will need to meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss steps to return, and your academic plan.
• Students receiving OSAP should follow-up with the Financial Aid office regarding any questions or concerns about status and future funding.

You can view the full policy here.

College to Career Advising Sessions

• Session (NOTL): The Lecture and Note Taking

  November 21, 201812:30 PM

• Session (WC): How to Study Effectively

  November 11, 20181:30 PM

• Session (WC): How to Study Effectively

  November 27, 201811:30 AM

• Session (NOTL): How to Study Effectively

  November 28, 201812:30 PM

• Session (NOTL): Test Taking and Test Anxiety

  December 5, 201812:30 PM