Academic progress

The University wants to see you succeed in your studies, and we have plenty of support available to help you achieve your goals.

Taking the time to reflect on your studies will help you identify the things you can do to succeed.

You won’t be alone either – the University will review your academic performance after every term, and if we identify you’re struggling we will reach out to find out why and help get you in touch with support.

Review of academic progress

To ensure you are being successful in your degree, the University will keep track of your progress and offer support when needed. There are three academic progress statuses as outlined below.

The process for identifying and giving assistance to students in the Joint Medical Program (JMP) is also slightly different. This process is outlined below.

Probation

You will be assigned the status of Probation if you:

  • Fail or withdraw from a course that is a compulsory program requirement, as described in the Program Handbook.

If you are on Probation, you will need to develop an enrolment plan with your Program Convenor or Program Advisor, and will be encouraged to complete a Progress to Success Plan to assist you in finding support. Probation is usually for one year.

Progression At Risk

You will be assigned the status of Progression At Risk if you:

  • Do not pass at least 50% of units in a term of study, or
  • Fail or withdraw from a course (that is not a compulsory program requirement) while on probation

If you are assigned the status of Progression At Risk you will be asked to complete a Progress to Success Plan to assist you in finding support.

Progression Under Review

You will be assigned the status of Progression Under Review if you:

  • Do not pass at least 50% of units in two consecutive terms of study (not including any terms taken as approved leave), or
  • Fail or withdraw from a course that is a compulsory program requirement for a second time

If you are assigned the status Progression Under Review you will be asked to complete a Progression Under Review statement and provide any relevant supporting documentation. Your academic progress will be considered by the College Progress and Appeals Committee who may place restrictions on your enrolment.

JMP Students

The process for identifying and giving assistance to students in the Joint Medical Program (JMP) is slightly different, so refer to the progress procedure policy:

Improving your academic performance

UON recognises the hard work you have put in to get to university, and we want you to succeed in your studies.  There is a lot of support at UON, and you can complete a Progress to Success plan to help you understand the academic, personal, and social support we can provide.

Progression Under Review process

If you are assigned the status of Progression Under Review the University will notify you via email explaining why you have been contacted and provide you with information on how to complete the online Progression Under Review Statement form.

In this form you will need to identify what has been impacting your ability to succeed, and what steps you’re going to take to overcome this if you are allowed to continue studying. You will also be able to provide supporting documentation to help explain your circumstances. The information you provide will then be considered by the College Progress and Appeals Committee and an outcome will be emailed to you.

If you are unsure how best to explain your situation, or need advice on how to do this, you can contact the Student Advocates for advice and support.

Outcomes

The outcome you may receive from the Committee is to ensure that you are taking the time you need to work on the things that are impacting your ability to study, based on the information you have provided. If you do not complete the Progression Under Review form and provide information on what’s happening, the Committee will make a decision on the information they have available. The Committee will deliver you one of the following outcomes:

  • Allowing you to continue in your program
  • Allowing you to continue with a reduced study load
  • Asking you to seek assistance from academic and wellbeing support services
  • Asking you to transfer to another program of study or consider alternate study options
  • Suspending or excluding you from your program or College