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

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) 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 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

CE Course

Course Code 

Exception to Policy

Nursing InformaticsNRSG10147
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
PharmacologyNRSG10148
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Nursing in OntarioNRSG10150
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Research in NursingNRSG10151
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Relational PracticeNRSG10152
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Health AssessmentNRSG10153
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Health and TransitionsNRSG10154
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Healing and Episodic Health ChallengesNRSG10155
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Coronary Care 1NRSG10156
  • 70% minimum passing grade per course
Coronary Care 2NRSG10157
  • 70% minimum passing grade per course
Pre-clinical ReadinessNRSG10174
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course
Transition to Practice for Nurses (IEN) - NTINRSG 10182
  • 65% minimum passing grade per course