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Academic Concerns
I've been placed on Academic Probation. What should I do?
I am not satisfied with my final grade that I received for a course. What should I do?
I received notice that I am Required to Withdraw. Now what?
Academic Difficulties & Problems
I am having problems with my courses. What should I do?
I have concerns about the way my course is being taught. What should I do?
Academic Misconduct
My instructor has accused me of academic misconduct. What do I do?
Course Evaluation
How can I provide feedback about my courses and instructors?
Exams
How many exams will I have to take in each course?
When and where do I take exams?
Grades and Feedback
How do I know what grade I got on a test or assignment?
How do I know what my final grade is in a course?
Will I get my exams/tests/assignments/papers back?
Majors and Minors
What is a double/combined major?
What if my major is undeclared?
Program Requirements
What are the requirements for my program of study?
Who can I ask about my program requirements?
I am asked to take an art credit. What counts as an art credit?
I am asked to take a social science credit. What counts as a social science credit?
Registering and Preparing for Courses
How do I register for courses?
How do I register for course overload?
What should I do to prepare for my courses?
What can I expect from my professors?
What is an academic add/drop period?
Averages
What is the difference between a major and cumulative averages?
What are the criteria for Dean's Honour Roll in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences?
Withdrawal from Courses
What if I decided to drop a course after the initial add/drop period?