MacInsiders Logo

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Failing help jigga_man Academics 2 12-07-2011 06:15 PM
Failing an elective Nort Academics 4 12-11-2010 11:26 AM
What is a failing mark? Cassandraa87 Academics 4 01-10-2010 12:04 AM
Failing Midterms resh.jyoti Academics 23 11-16-2009 02:28 PM

Failing out of Commerce!!!

 
Old 05-05-2013 at 10:00 AM   #1
henry4399
Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 51

Thanked: 0 Times
Liked: 7 Times




Failing out of Commerce!!!
so i've been doing really bad this year and right now i have a GPA of only 4.6. I am also taking econ2x03 and japanese1z06 in the summer.

My question is, if i get kicked out of commerce, which program will they place me in?

Is it possible to re-do commerce year 1?

Is there anyway to get back to commerce after being kicked out?

If i do really good in Japanese1Z06, will they calculate my average again with my Japanese mark? If so, do they replace Japanese mark with my already-taken electives mark?

Thanks! I am very worried.
Old 05-05-2013 at 10:22 AM   #2
starfish
Elite Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,062

Thanked: 505 Times
Liked: 580 Times




You should talk to an advisor.

One thing for sure though - your Japanese mark will not replace any other electives you may have taken.

Technically, your CA is only calculated once you have completed a certain number of units since the last review, so it most likely wouldn't be reviewed at the end of the summer, but an academic advisor can still take your updated marks into account.

All your other questions - what program you're placed in, what you need to do to get back in, and if you can repeat a year - can really only be answered by an advisor, since they depend on your specific situation.
Old 05-05-2013 at 10:54 AM   #3
nadinee
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 116

Thanked: 7 Times
Liked: 16 Times




Ok so I am not 100 percent sure about this, but I know you can't redo the year, but you do have the option of filling out a petition, you can get it from the academic programs office.
Talk to an advisor, and ask for the petition. This petition is a series of questions on why you did not do well, and you can attach supporting documents
I remember Lori Hill (the academic advisor) told me is that sometimes they make exceptions to people who are close to the 5 average. Just talk to an advisor, they will clear everything up. Don't worry, you have options.
Old 05-06-2013 at 11:41 AM   #4
keiser=)
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 114

Thanked: 10 Times
Liked: 12 Times




Quote:
Originally Posted by henry4399 View Post
so i've been doing really bad this year and right now i have a GPA of only 4.6. I am also taking econ2x03 and japanese1z06 in the summer.

My question is, if i get kicked out of commerce, which program will they place me in?

Is it possible to re-do commerce year 1?

Is there anyway to get back to commerce after being kicked out?

If i do really good in Japanese1Z06, will they calculate my average again with my Japanese mark? If so, do they replace Japanese mark with my already-taken electives mark?

Thanks! I am very worried.
Start to discuss your issue to the academic advisor and ask for one academic review probation (one more chance to improve your marks/average) asap before May 13...after that time they will review your marks and if you did ask them to help you beforehand then maybe they will reconsider you to go in commerce 2 (undeclared). If you have atleast 6 units failed courses (required), then its time to talk to academic advisor from other faculties, social sciences (economics), etc... Good luck though
Old 05-06-2013 at 12:06 PM   #5
phantasyyy
Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 83

Thanked: 0 Times
Liked: 1 Time




a ca of 4.6 is still good enough for nonhonours commerce i believe.



Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



McMaster University News and Information, Student-run Community, with topics ranging from Student Life, Advice, News, Events, and General Help.
Notice: The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the student(s) who authored the content. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by McMaster University or the MSU (McMaster Students Union). Being a student-run community, all articles and discussion posts on MacInsiders are unofficial and it is therefore always recommended that you visit the official McMaster website for the most accurate up-to-date information.

Copyright © MacInsiders.com All Rights Reserved. No content can be re-used or re-published without permission. MacInsiders is a service of Fullerton Media Inc. | Created by Chad
Originally Powered by vBulletin®, Copyright © 2019 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved. | Privacy | Terms