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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

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

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?