UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Applied Science Failed Standing Webinar (June 2026)

Summary

Key Points

• Failed standing is assigned when a student's sessional average is 54.9% or lower, calculated without rounding and excluding withdrawn or deferred courses. 3:17
• The university uses failed standing to ensure learning objectives are met, prevent repeated course failures, and protect students' financial, mental, and physical well‑being. 5:14
• Students have two options: submit an appeal by the June 24 deadline to continue studies in September, or withdraw for a 12‑month break and apply for readmission later. 13:00
• Appeals must include a three‑page personal letter, supporting documentation, and follow naming conventions; the Academic Standing Committee reviews them anonymously and without extensions. 22:40
• Students with averages between 55% and 60% are placed on academic probation, while those above 60% remain in good standing. 24:36
• If an appeal is approved, the student may register for September 2026 with a 12‑credit limit per term, and their standing will be reassessed after the next academic year; if denied, they must withdraw and can reapply for readmission for September 2027. 25:02
• Campus resources—including student wellness, disability services, learning strategists, and financial aid—are available to help students address challenges and succeed in either path. 25:23
• Transfer credit is only granted for exact equivalent courses taken elsewhere; professional development courses can be mentioned in the readmission application but do not earn credit. 48:35
• Effective appeal letters should avoid blaming external factors, use specific SMART goals, and provide evidence of past academic success and recent improvements, such as medical records. 51:22