What happens to my GPA if I repeat a course at KPU?
KPU considers the higher grade for calculation of GPA when a course is repeated. However, the old grade is never erased from the transcript. UBC will look at the average of the two grades while SFU will look at the higher of the two when calculating your entrance GPA.
When should I apply to graduate from KPU?
Do not apply to graduate until you have begun your final term/courses to complete requirements for your program. All requirements must be met with previously completed courses or courses in progress (CIP) before you apply to graduate. Any transfer courses needed for graduation must be processed by KPU before the grade deadline in your final term.
What if I don't have prerequisites for KPU?
If you do not have the required Math or English prerequisites you may write KPU's Math Placement Test (MPT) and or English Placement Test (EPT). You can sign up for these tests at Student Enrolment Services. For more information, please visit the Assessment & Testing website at kpu.ca/testing Can a High School prerequisite expire?
What is my academic standing at KPU?
The academic standing for all students who have completed a minimum of 9.0 semester credit hours, and who are enrolled in programs in which letter grades are assigned, will be determined at the end of each semester. All students attending KPU are expected to maintain an acceptable standard of academic achievement.
How do you defer in KPU?
Students cannot be registered or waitlisted in classes if they wish to request a deferral. Submit this completed form to Student Enrolment Services at any KPU campus, or to [email protected]. Submission of this form is not a guarantee that your request will be approved.
How do I drop a semester at KPU?
Students may withdraw themselves from a course via online Registration, or for those programs where registration is not done online, by submitting a Course Status Change form. A student who stops attending class, but does not withdraw by the deadline, will be assigned a grade based on the work completed in the course.
How do I get a completion letter from KPU?
Once you have successfully submitted the online form, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your online form and your letter will be issued to your KPU email account within 20 business days. You no longer need to come in-person to pick up your letter.
How many semesters are there in KPU?
4. What is the Academic Year? The academic year in KPU is the period from September 1 through to the following August 31. The Academic Year begins with the Fall Semester from September through December, followed by the Spring Semester from January through April, and lastly the Summer Semester from May through August.
What happens if you fail a course at KPU?
To maintain good academic standing at KPU, a student must achieve a 2.00 GPA or higher for all undergraduate courses taken at KPU. Failure to meet this minimum academic standard will result in corrective action and can lead to permanent withdrawal from KPU.
Can I withdraw course in KPU?
Voluntary withdrawals are permitted until 66% of a course's instructional cycle. Voluntary withdrawal deadlines will be posted in KPU's online Registration Guide. iv. Students may not voluntarily withdraw from a course after the voluntary withdrawal deadline has passed.
What is graduating with distinction?
Degree with distinction indicates graduation with a high cumulative grade point average; the words “with distinction” or “with high distinction” are printed on the transcript and on the diploma. Graduating with Honors.
How long does it take to get offer letter from KPU?
3-7 business days after you submit your online application. The offer letter will be issued after the successful processing of your supporting documents. In order to accept your offer of admission, you must pay the non-refundable* confirmation deposit.
What is an enrollment letter?
A letter of enrollment is an official letter that confirms your enrollment at the university. The letter is issued by the university itself on its official letterhead and the student's name is mentioned on it. Once you are done with the application process, you wait for the university's response to your application.
Is Kwantlen Polytechnic University cheap?
Tuition and Mandatory Student Fees Tuition: $378.85 per credit. University Levied Student Fees: $26.51 per credit.
How many credits is considered full-time at KPU?
nineFull-Time Status and Part-Time Status A student who is enrolled in nine or more credit hours in a semester (including undergraduate and preparatory courses) is considered to be full-time at KPU.
Is KPU public or private?
public institutionA Place for You. Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a recognized public institution with 4 campuses in the Metro Vancouver regions of British Columbia.
Fulfillment of Requirements For Graduation
In addition to completing courses at KPU, a student may apply transfer credits for courses or modules taken at other post-secondary institutions, as well as credits obtained through prior learning assessment, toward the fulfillment of program requirements. In some instances, a student does not have formal course work that is equivalent to courses t...
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Application For Graduation
Each candidate for a KPU credential is required to submit an application for graduation. For further information, see kpu.ca/graduation Students are responsible for ensuring they will fulfill the requirements for graduation prior to submitting an application for graduation. Student obligations relating to fees, library books, rental or borrowed equipment or other materials must …
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Graduation with Distinction
Convocation Ceremony
Students who successfully complete a Senate-approved program at KPU are eligible to participate in the Convocation Ceremony and have their credential conferred by the University Chancellor. An application to participate in Convocation may be made as part of the application for graduation. For further information, including the dates and deadlines for applications, see kpu.c…
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Good Academic Standing
Dean's Honour Roll
A full-time student in a semester-based or term-based program who has completed 15.0 or more semester credit hours at KPU and who has a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.75 or better and a Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) of 3.50 or better for the semester being evaluated, will be placed on the Dean’s Honour Roll. For a description of grades and GPA calculations, see t…
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Academic Warning
A student who has completed a minimum of 9.0 semester credit hours and has achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)of less than 2.00, will be placed on Academic Warning. Students will remain on Academic Warning until they have completed 18.0 semester credit hours. A student on Academic Warning may not repeat a course for which a grade of C ...
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Academic Probation
A student who has been on Academic Warning, has completed a minimum of 18.0 semester credit hours and has achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)of less than 2.00, will be placed on Academic Probation. Students will remain on Academic Probation until they have completed 27.0 semester credit hours. A student on Academic Probation may not repeat a cour…
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Required to Withdraw
A student who is on Academic Probation and who has completed a minimum of 27.0 semester credit hours and whose Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)are both less than 2.00 will be referred to KPU's President for a decision as to whether: 1. the student shall be Required to Withdraw for a period of not less than six (6) months, or 2. othe…
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Re-Admission on Academic Probation
A student who has been Required to Withdraw may appeal for re-admission to KPU for a term which begins at least six (6) months after the student was required to withdraw. The Application for Re-admission must be submitted by the application deadline for the term for which the student is applying, and must be accompanied by an Educational Plan. The Educational Plan must includ…
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Academic Suspension
Re-Admission on Academic Suspension
A student who has been placed on Academic Suspension may apply for re-admission to KPU for a term which begins after one (1) year has transpired. The application for re-admission must be submitted by the application deadline for the term for which the student is applying, and must be accompanied by an Educational Plan. The Educational Plan must include: 1. The reasons for th…
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