What is course progress?
Course progress relates to the rules required for students to satisfactorily progress through their course. These rules are set out in the . The Policy establishes the requirements, definitions and procedures to be used in determining the standards of acceptable course progress including the need for students to pass more than 50% of the credit points enrolled in a study period to satisfy course progress requirements.
How does course progress apply to students?
The University checks student records against course progress requirements after subject results are released. Where a student has not met course progress requirements, their enrolment is deemed at risk and their course status is changed. For more information on how a student's course status will change, please refer to the stages of course progress.
Where can students get help?
If a student is experiencing academic difficulties at any time, they can request a consultation with a Course Progress or Academic Advisor for support. They may be able to assist in the following ways:
- Help students identify the issues contributing to poor academic results
- Provide useful academic and course progress advice
- Refer students to appropriate support services
- Recommend appropriate administrative actions such as applying for a late withdrawal without academic penalty on the basis of compassionate and compelling or extenuating circumstances.
If a student is experiencing non-academic difficulties, UOW offer a range of Support Services free of charge for students to access at any time.
Helpful links
- UOW support services
- Course Progress Stages
- Intervention Strategy
- Contact the AskUOW team (if studying in Australia) or your local campus (if studying offshore)