Waiver of Probationary Credit Restriction

Waiver of Probationary Credit Restriction permits a student to take a normal credit load based on their enrolment status.   Such approval will be be granted only where there is clear evidence of capacity for recovery, supported by an academic plan and, where appropriate, engagement with advising or student support services.
 

Students whose Semester GPA remains below 2.00 in a subsequent semester while on Warning will be placed on Probation.

Students on Probation will normally be restricted to a reduced course load of six to nine credits per semester. This restriction is intended to support academic recovery and prevent further deterioration in performance. Students on Probation will not normally be permitted to exceed the recommended credit limit.

However, students may apply to the Dean for permission to waive the probationary credit restriction and pursue a normal course load. Such requests will only be considered where there is clear evidence of the student's capacity to recover academically, supported by an academic plan and, where appropriate, engagement with academic advising or student support services.

Students on Probation who achieve a Semester GPA of 2.70 or higher will return directly to Good Standing.

To learn more, click to view FSS Academic Performance Standing Regulations.

  1. Access the Student Administration System (SAS)
  2. Click on "Enter Secure Area"
  3. Enter your identification number
  4. Enter password to log in
  5. From "Main Menu", select "Student Services"
  6. Click on "Automated Student Request System"
  7. Select Request Type
  8. Select Waiver of Requirement to Withdraw
  9. Enter (i) academic term (i.e., semester during which you were required to withdraw.  Semester 1 or 2 only), (ii) reason(s) for underperformance and indicate whether the situaton leading to your unsatisfactory performance has changed, and (iv) upload supporting documents, where applicable. 
  10. Click "Submit"

Waiver of Requirement to Withdraw

The Department is the final decision level for this request type.