Exceptions to the Grading System

All programs must meet a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of 60% or more, however, approved exceptions to the course passing grade and promotion WGPA can be found below.

Program of Study

Program Code 

Exception to Policy

All Apprenticeship Programs 60% minimum passing grade per course
Quality Engineering Technician (NDE)436, 43970% passing grade per core course including Math on 22-A POS versions and earlier, 50% passing grade for all courses on 23-A POS versions and later

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structure 

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance

289

269
299

70% passing grade per core course including Math on 22-A POS versions and earlier, 50% passing grade for all courses on 23-A POS versions and later

BBA (Pathway Building Renovation Technology)

BBA (Pathway Business)

BBA (Pathway Motive Power Technician)

BBA (Pathway Electrician)

621

622

623

624

60% minimum passing grade per course
Continuing Education (CE) Disability Management - Return to Work Coordinator 03860% minimum passing grade per core course
Continuing Education (CE) High Voltage Equipment Maintainer Electrical95280% minimum passing grade per course
Massage Therapy46970% minimum average for graduation
Practical Nursing 715, 75860% minimum passing grade per core course

2 year currency
Pharmacy Technician 40760% minimum passing grade per core course

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography 

Cardiovascular Technology 

717

728

60% minimum passing grade per core course


70% minimum passing grade per semester


70% minimum average for graduation


2 year currency

General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes 278, 47870% minimum passing grade per course, excluding general education/elective

70% minimum average for graduation
Condominium Management 91260% minimum passing grade per course for 4 core courses