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, 439

70% minimum passing grade per core course including Math

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structure 

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance

289

269
299

70% minimum passing grade per core course including Math

70% minimum passing grade per semester

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  038

60% minimum passing grade per core course

Continuing Education (CE) High Voltage Equipment Maintainer Electrical 952 80% minimum passing grade per course
Massage Therapy 469

70% minimum average for graduation

Practical Nursing  715, 758

60% minimum passing grade per core course

2 year currency

Pharmacy Technician  407

60% 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, 478

70% minimum passing grade per course, excluding general education/elective

70% minimum average for graduation

Condominium Management  912

60% minimum passing grade per course for 4 core courses