We recognize that the end of an academic term can be challenging in many ways, and this year has been particularly difficult with the labour disruption. We have many resources in place that can support you through the end of term, from exam preparation to wellness.

The Carleton University Senate approved the use of Satisfactory (SAT) and Unsatisfactory (UNS) grades for winter 2023 term and full-year fall/winter 2022-2023 term courses. This measure, in addition to other supports already in place, ensures that changes in performance due to the recent labour disruption does not affect students’ permanent record as SAT/UNS grades have no impact in the calculation of CGPA. You can request at your discretion, to convert any or all of your passing winter 2023 term and full-year fall/winter 2022-2023 term grades to the alternative notation SAT.

You will not need to request a UNS grade. With the exception of failing grades assigned as a result of an academic integrity violation, Fail (F) grades will automatically be converted to UNS by the Registrar’s Office.

Requesting SAT

Once your final winter 2023 term and/or full-year fall/winter 2022-2023 term grades appear in Carleton Central, you will be able to request (on a course-by-course basis) to designate any of these passing grades as SAT through the Registrar’s Office SAT Request Form. Please note, all courses will appear on this form however, we strongly encourage you to wait until final grades are posted in Carleton Central to submit your request.

Once the change is made it cannot be reversed.

Submission Deadlines

For students who have applied to graduate in Spring 2023, requests for SAT must be submitted by May 19, 2023 in order to be considered.

For all other undergraduate or special students, requests must be submitted by May 29, 2023 in order to be considered.

Questions?

If you have any additional questions regarding SAT/UNS and how your decisions may affect your program, or if you need academic advising, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions are listed below in the following categories:

    • SAT/UNS versus letter grades
    • Converting letter grades to SAT/UNS
    • The implications of SAT on current academic progress
    • Long-term implications of selecting SAT instead of a letter grade
    • More information for graduate students

SAT/UNS versus letter grades

Converting letter grades to SAT/UNS

The implication of SAT on current academic progress

Long-term implications of selecting SAT instead of a letter grade

More information for Graduate students