Students in failed standing

Academic advisors​ are here to assist you with your academic planning, from your first week at Concordia to graduation. They can help you understand your program and degree requirements, interpret university rules and regulations, protect your GPA and get back on track after failed standing.

Academic advisors can answer your specific questions regarding: program requirements, pre-requisites, course and elective choices, adding or dropping majors or minors, making changes to your program of study, and more!

You can learn more about Concordia's academic advising resources on the Academic Advising page. If you are a student in failed standing and need academic advice, please reach out to the academic advisors in your faculty.

The Student Success Centre is a team of professional staff and student employees who help you develop the skills and strategies to succeed in the classroom, no matter what your program, and help prepare you for life beyond university. Our team includes Learning Specialists who can work with you on your specific academic challenges, Peer Writing Assistants who support you to improve your written assignments, and Peer Math Assistants to help you develop your problem solving techniques.

Each student has their own set of criteria to fulfil in order to get in acceptable standing. These criteria depend on your individual situation and how your Faculty sees the best way to get you back on track. Keep in touch with the office of your Faculty (see the right column of this page for their contact information).

Some students may be required to take one or both UNSS classes as part of their readmission probation process. UNSS 200 and 201 are classes that will give you the tools necessary to help you enhance your performance in your studies including help with time management, career planning, dealing with stress, study skills and more, and help you find resources available to you to ensure you thrive at Concordia.

Conditional standing results when a student obtains an AGPA of less than 2.00, but at least 1.50. Two consecutive conditional standing assessments result in a failed standing. Students in conditional standing should contact their faculty or department. 

Failed standing results when a student obtains an AGPA of less than 1.50, or conditional standing in two consecutive periods of assessment. Failed students may not write supplemental examinations. Failed students are required to withdraw from their program.

Are you in conditional standing? Learn more