Academic Standing
Academic standing evaluations are completed at the conclusion of each Winter Session (in May of each year).
A. In Good Standing
Students will be placed In Good Standing when they achieve a sessional average of 60% or greater.
B. On Academic Probation
Students will be placed On Academic Probation when they achieve a sessional average of at least 50% and less than 60%.
C. Failed, Required to Withdraw
Students will be assigned Failed, Required to Withdraw when one of the following conditions is met:
- Their sessional average falls below 50% or;
- They meet conditions for On Academic Probation and their most recent Academic Standing evaluation was also On Academic Probation
Students assigned Failed, Required to Withdraw will be provided the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Faculty Appeals Committee. Students whose appeal is successful will have their academic standing updated to Failed, Permitted to Continue.
Students assigned Failed, Required to Withdraw will be required to withdraw from the Faculty for a period of at least one academic year, after which an application for readmission may be considered. See below for the "LFS Guidelines for Readmission".
Additional Period Honours
In addition to reviewing Academic Standing at the conclusion of each Winter Session, students may also be eligible for additional recognition for their academic performance. Courses taken during the Summer Session are not included in this assessment.
A. Scholar’s Standing
Students will receive Scholar’s Standing when they achieve a sessional average of at least 90% on a minimum of 24 credits in the Winter Session.
B. Dean’s List
Students will receive Dean’s List when they achieve a sessional average of at least 80% and less than 90% on a minimum of 24 credits in the Winter Session.
LFS Guidelines for Readmission
Students who have been required to withdraw from the Faculty are permitted to apply for readmission only after successfully completing a minimum of 30 transferable credits in another program offering courses transferable to UBC. This program must be applicable to the student's degree program. Students should be completing these 30 credits within one Winter Session (September to April), rather than spread across multiple sessions, to demonstrate a readiness to return.
Readmission is not guaranteed, but students are advised to achieve at least 60% ("C") on these 30 credits with no failures to be competitive for readmission. Normally, a student with Failed Standing will not be eligible for direct admission to another UBC program, and will be required to complete these 30 credits at another postsecondary institution.
Students should also consult the communication they receive from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems when notified of their academic standing (normally sent via email) for additional requirements, and familiarize themselves with the University’s readmission guidelines.