Students who do not meet the continuation of study requirements for at least probationary status at the end of the winter or summer semesters will be required to withdraw and the two-semester rustication period will begin effective the subsequent semester.

At the end of the fall semester a student whose cumulative or semester average is below the level for probationary status at the end of the fall semester has two options:

1. The student may choose to accept "Required to Withdraw" status effective with the beginning of the subsequent winter semester by not registering for the winter semester. This means that the two-semester rustication period will begin immediately; or

2. The student may register and continue in their program on probationary status for the winter semester. Failure to achieve the required semester average for probationary status at the end of the winter semester will result in the student being required to withdraw. In this case, the two-semester rustication period will begin effective the summer semester. Note: If a student registers and subsequently withdraws from the winter semester or has their winter semester registration cancelled, the required to withdraw status will apply immediately.

Students who are granted a deferred privilege (examination or condition) will have their Continuation of Study Status assessed once the deferred privilege is complete. At that time an assessment of required to withdraw could have an impact on the student's current registration.

One of the penalties that may be assessed against a student found guilty of academic misconduct is suspension from the University for a period of between one and six consecutive semesters. The effective date of such a suspension is determined by the dean responsible for the case.

Students who do not satisfy the program requirements for continuation of study and are required to withdraw may appeal for probationary status to the Academic Review Sub-Committee, and subsequently the Senate Committee on Student Petitions, on medical, psychological, or compassionate grounds. Students are not permitted to attend classes until such time as the appeal is granted.

Students who are suspended from the University as a result of academic misconduct may appeal to the Senate Committee on Student Petitions with respect to either the appropriateness of the penalty or the finding of guilt.