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How to Stay OUT of Academic Trouble Lulin Zheng Counsellor . Presented by the International Education Department Langaras Academic Policies Academic Standing Academic Probation Academic Suspension lz Academic Probation


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How to Stay OUT of Academic Trouble

Lulin Zheng Counsellor

Presented by the International Education Department

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Langara’s Academic Policies…

  • Academic Standing
  • Academic Probation
  • Academic Suspension

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Academic Probation

  • did not achieve the Minimum Academic Standard in a

semester

  • grade point average (GPA) was less than 1.50 or,
  • more than one "F", "N" or "U" on a semester record or transcript
  • Academic Probation can be thought of as a warning.
  • What do you need to do?
  • Make an appointment to see Christine or Lulin about your Academic Plan
  • Talk to Celine, Brad or Teresa in the IE Office about your Study Permit*

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Academic Suspension

  • When a student fails to achieve the Minimum Academic Standard

in a semester immediately following a semester in which the student was on Academic Probation.

  • Students who are suspended can not study at Langara for 3

semesters

  • What do you need to do?
  • Make an appointment to see Christine or Lulin in the Counselling Office to

develop an Academic Success Plan

  • Talk to Celine, Brad or Teresa in the IE Office about your Study Permit and your

stay in Canada*

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How to protect your GPA

  • Important dates
  • Withdraw from the courses
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Seeking help

  • Instructors
  • Writing center at the Library ( one on one

tutoring/workshop)

  • Librarians at the library for help in doing

research

  • There are many services and supports on

campus that will help you achieve your goals

  • All are free and provide assistance in a variety of

areas

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Counselling

  • Room B111, Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-5:30pm; Fri, 8:30am-4:00pm
  • The Counselling Dept supports students:
  • Academic success
  • Personal well-being
  • Explore career options
  • Student Success workshops
  • Make an appointment to see a counsellor

for a confidential one-on-one meeting

  • International student counsellor:
  • Christine Peterson
  • Lulin Zheng

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Health Services

  • B101, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:00pm

(closed 12-1pm)

  • You can make an appointment

to see a:

  • doctor
  • nurse
  • psychologist
  • psychiatrist
  • After hours assistance, you can

contact Campus Security*

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Thank you Questions?