Required to Withdraw for Two Terms (WT)
A decision of Required to Withdraw for Two Terms (WT) for degree students means that you are not eligible to study in your current degree program for a period of two terms.
If you are a Special student, please refer to Section 6.6 of the Undergraduate Calendar.
This decision is a result of one of the following situations:
- Your Overall CGPA is less than 1.00;
- You were on Academic Warning (AW) and failed to achieve an Eligible to Continue (EC) decision or meet the requirements to continue on Academic Warning (AW) at this Academic Continuation Evaluation;
- You were admitted with additional requirements and failed to satisfy those requirements.
If you are required to withdraw for two terms but want to continue your studies at Carleton, you have two options:
- You can apply as an internal degree transfer student to another degree program*:
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- To be admitted as an internal transfer, you must be Eligible to Continue as prescribed by the minimum academic requirements of the new program;
- You must also meet any other general admission requirements (e.g. high school prerequisite courses);
- Should you wish to apply for readmission to your previous degree after your two term suspension period is over, we encourage you to meet with an advisor from the Academic Advising Centre to discuss course selection and to facilitate readmission.
*Note: a change of major is not the same as a degree change. For example, if you are required to withdraw for two terms from Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, you will not be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, since both majors are within the same degree program.
- You can apply to be a Special Student:
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- For example, if you are required to withdraw for two terms from Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and your CGPA(s) are too low for admission and/or you are ineligible for another degree program, you can complete up to 2.0 credits as a Special student (1.0 credit per term). We encourage you to meet with an advisor from the Academic Advising Centre to discuss course selection to facilitate readmission.
Please note: Deadlines apply to transfer internally to another degree program (for instance, from B.A. to B.Sc.) and only a few programs offer admission outside of the normal Fall term start. Students are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible to allow adequate time for processing. Please review the Internal Application page for more information.
This change to your academic status will likely affect your eligibility for OSAP or other provincial student financial aid programs. It is recommended you reach out to the Awards Office to discuss any potential impact.
If you are an International student, a decision of Required to Withdraw for Two Terms will likely have an impact on your immigration status, your eligibility to live in residence, and/or affect your continued coverage in the UHIP program. You must contact an advisor at the Global Opportunities and International Student Services Office to review your situation.
Here are some important resources and information to help you with your future studies.
Important Information
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We encourage students to contact the Academic Advising Centre if you have questions about your academic standing or your academic progress.
The Centre provides the following services:
- Academic Advising assists with understanding the Academic Continuation Evaluation decision and providing additional support and guidance.
- In-person, virtual or email advising.
- Referrals to other academic support services such as the Centre for Student Academic Support, FITA, PMC and others.
- Seminars in reading the audit and rules and regulations.
For more information and to book an appointment please visit the Academic Advising Centre website.
Students in the Sprott School of Business should visit the Sprott Student Success Office website.
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Information about the minimum CGPA requirements for Degree Students can be found in Section 3.2.6 of the Undergraduate Calendar.
Please note that some degree programs have additional requirements to be Eligible to Continue (EC), these are listed in Section 3.2.7 of the Undergraduate Calendar.
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Information about the minimum CGPA requirements for Special students can be found in Section 6.6 of the Undergraduate Calendar.
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All rules and regulations pertaining to the Academic Continuation Evaluation can be found in Section 3.2 of the Undergraduate Calendar and general information can be found on the Registrar’s Office website.
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As a result of this decision, you will be permitted to complete your current term courses, you will be withdrawn from any future term registration, and your status will be changed to *Special Student effective the current term. However, you may wish to consider adjustments to your registration, and it is recommended that you contact the Academic Advising Centre.
Note: If you are a Special Student who has received a decision of WT (Withdraw for Two Terms), you will be permitted to complete only your current term courses with Special student status and you will be withdrawn from any future term registration.
If, as a result of this decision, you wish to withdraw from your current term courses, please make sure that you withdraw yourself in Carleton Central before the published deadlines.
Please note that even if you are successful in your current term courses, your Academic Continuation Evaluation decision will not change.
If you withdraw from current courses within the academic withdrawal deadline but after the deadline for a tuition adjustment and wish to inquire if you may be eligible to submit a petition for a tuition adjustment, you must contact the Registrar’s Office by e-mail at registrar@carleton.ca within 14 calendar days from the date your Academic Continuation Evaluation decision is posted in Carleton Central.
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If you are an International student, you should contact the International Student Services Office for information on how this Academic Continuation Evaluation decision may impact your eligibility to continue studies at Carleton. Please contact an advisor at the Global Opportunities and International Student Service Office (GO-ISSO) to review your situation.
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Individuals who wish to apply for admission to an alternate degree program do so through the Internal Admissions Application available on the Admissions Services website.
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When you have a decision of Required to Withdraw for Two Terms (WT), you are eligible to study as a Special student until you are admitted to a new degree program. Special Student information and the application are available the Registrar’s Office website. Additional information regarding the regulations that apply to Special students can be found in Section 6 of the Undergraduate Calendar.
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For registration information, please review the Registration Website. If you need help with your registration, Carleton University also offers registration assistance through the Student Registration Assistance Team at certain times of the year to support the fall and winter registration periods. Visit the Registration Website for more details.
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myAudit: Reading your Audit
It is important that you become familiar with your audit and review it on a regular basis. We encourage you to review your audit after every registration period to ensure that you are on track for graduation! The Academic Advising Centre has a ‘How to read your audit’ webpage that includes a ‘myAudit: Introduction’ video tutorial.myAudit: Working with Planned Courses and What-If Audits
The online video tutorials will guide you through the process of running an audit with Planned Courses and/or a What-If audit for program changes. This tool allows you to see how Planned Courses would affect your academic requirements in your current or a potential new program. -
The Academic Status Report (ASR) is a companion tool for the academic audit that displays real-time information regarding your degree program status in a user-friendly format. The ASR is designed to highlight common University graduation requirements and identify potential barriers or areas of concern.
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The Awards and Financial Aid Office administers various awards, scholarships, and government loan programs (e.g., OSAP). To find out more about available financial aid options, including scholarships and bursaries, Indigenous and disability-specific student awards, and the Student Work-Study Program, or to attend a budgeting and personal finance workshop, visit Awards and Financial Aid Office.