Grading & Evaluation System
Effective Fall 2009
Effective Fall 2009, Mohawk College introduced changes to promotion and grading. These changes are reflected in two revised policies posted on the College website:
- Grading and Transcript Policy AC702 (PDF)
- Program Promotion and Graduation Requirements Policy AC700 (PDF)
These policies apply to all students registered in applicable Postsecondary, Continuing Education, Apprenticeship and Community Training courses. It is recognized that some exceptions to promotion and grading may be necessary in some program areas to meet external accreditation requirements. The College has established the Grading and Promotion Standards Committee to ensure fair and consistent review of all requests for exception.
- The Grading SystemGrades and weighted GPA required to be promoted to the next semester, and other transcript designation terms.
- Explanation of Promotion StatusesDefinitions of Mohawk's promotion terms. Effective fall 2009 for postsecondary day school students.
- Recognition of Academic ExcellenceRequired grades to be designated Dean's Honours or Honours Graduate.
- Exceptions to the Grading SystemApproved exceptions to the course passing grade and promotion weighted Grade Point Average
- Exceptions to Graduation TimelinesPrograms that fall out the normal 5 year range
- Continuing Education Diploma and CertificatesInformation about CE student's responsibilities for monitoring their academic performance
- Previous Grading SystemsReflected on transcripts with grades posted prior to 2009
- Credit Value SystemEffective Fall '04, credit values have been assigned to most courses based on the following definition from the National Transcript Guide ...
