Hi,
I was wondering if its possible to either redo or upgrade a course. I'm pretty sure from the exam that i did, i didn't do so well, and i need that course to get in to the program next year. What are my options? When can i re do or upgrade the course, whats the procedure for it? Thanks, all help is appreciated.

Wait for ur marks to come out. If you redo a course, your average for that class's marks will be taken for your cumulative average. However, summer does not affect program eligbility in second year.

Originally Posted by Leeoku

Wait for ur marks to come out. If you redo a course, your average for that class's marks will be taken for your cumulative average. However, summer does not affect program eligbility in second year.

Summer actually can affect program eligibility. The OP said that the course was required...and I'm assuming a certain grade is also required otherwise redoing it wouldn't really be a consideration. You can get conditional acceptances, where your acceptance into second year is conditional upon completing a certain required course in summer school. You should talk to an advisor to see if that's a possibility - I'm pretty sure I've heard of people retaking courses for this reason, but it's always good to double check.
Also, if a certain grade is required, I don't know if they'll average the two marks (like they do for your CA) or just take the best mark, for the purposes of determining if you meet that grade requirement.

It depends on the program you are trying to get into for second year but usually if it is competitive it is only based on marks during the year.

Originally Posted by Leeoku

It depends on the program you are trying to get into for second year but usually if it is competitive it is only based on marks during the year.

I think it's different in different faculties. I know that for science, what I said applies for competitive programs as well.

Is this for PSYCH 1X03? LOL

Relax Thomas you will be fine.
Now If it's a competitive program to get into then for those purposes it wouldn't make a difference to take it again in the summer, only chance would be a redo next semester if the course is offered in both terms.

Originally Posted by Mac-10

Relax Thomas you will be fine.
Now If it's a competitive program to get into then for those purposes it wouldn't make a difference to take it again in the summer, only chance would be a redo next semester if the course is offered in both terms.

what if the course is not offered next term and it is a course that is required for a competitive program?

Originally Posted by Ever

what if the course is not offered next term and it is a course that is required for a competitive program?

If it's not offered then you will have to wait until it is, and then try to switch into the program, or take it online/through another university. If you do this though, check with an advisor first because the grades you get in courses at other universities don't count for your McMaster average, so make sure that doing this would meet the requirements for the program you want.