Exceptional Circumstances

Subject to the approval of both you and your Academic Chair, a student could potentially qualify for special credit as a tribute to extraordinary circumstances detailed as follows:

Academic Review

Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses is normally required to qualify for work experience. However, for some programs, at the discretion of the Academic Chair (with notification to the Principal, Academic Dean and Director, Enrolment and Registrar) a student who does not meet this standard may be permitted to participate in the work experience component of their program provided the safety of the student and other parties is not at risk.

In these exceptional circumstances, Faculty and the Academic Chair must review the student’s records and discuss academic plans and determine if the student is eligible for work experience. These exceptions must be documented using the Academic Review Form, which can also be found on Connect – Work experience portal.

Incomplete Work Experience

In some cases, due to circumstances beyond their control, students may not be able to complete the entire duration of the work experience with an industry partner. In these cases, students are required to meet with their Academic Chair to discuss options.

Appeals

A failing grade is eligible for appeal. Work experiences are typically completed off-campus and, due to the applied nature of the learning, may not be eligible for reassessment. However, in some circumstances, it may be possible to repeat the work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be granted for work-integrated learning program components, per the requirements of the RPL Policy.