Academic Standing and Student Procedures

What is academic standing?

NAIT’s academic standing policy took effect on July 1, 2017. It denotes a student’s status based on predetermined criteria and is a mechanism to support student success while upholding the academic standards of NAIT.

Reporting on a student’s academic standing enables NAIT to acknowledge academic excellence, develop consistent minimum standards for academic performance and progression, and ensure students are aware when their ability to progress in a program is in jeopardy.

Academic Standing Procedure

The Academic Standing Procedures support student success and the academic standards of NAIT.

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Does this apply to me?

Academic standing applies to students who have been admitted into their program through the formal application process (except for academic upgrading students) for Fall 2017 onwards.

The academic standing policy does not apply to:

  • students in academic upgrading
  • open studies students
  • students who commenced/restarted their studies before July 1, 2017

The academic standing requirement will apply to students who started their studies before July 1, 2017 but withdrew from their program and returned after having been away from their studies for a calendar year or longer.

Cancellation and Withdrawal Procedure

Withdrawal and cancellation deadlines support a student's ability to make informed academic planning decisions.

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Academic Progression Appeals Procedure

This procedure supports students in their right to appeal academic decisions that impact their academic progression.

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Relevant procedures

Academic Progression Policy 
We support students progress towards their educational goals through transparency of processes. 

Assessment Administration Procedure 
This procedure outlines the variety of assessment techniques and procedures to support students achieve course outcomes.  

Quality Curriculum and Instruction Policy 
We're committed to providing a relevant, hands-on, technology-based learning environment. This policy outlines the foundational aspects of quality curriculum and instruction. 

Quality Curriculum Procedure 
Curriculum is fundamental to our core business of teaching and learning. This procedure outlines the quality standards and assurance processes for all NAIT curriculum.  

Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy 
This policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of students at NAIT which are essential to ensuring a healthy and safe learning environment. 

How is academic standing calculated?

At the end of each term, academic standing is calculated based on your term grade point average (TGPA). There are two levels of academic standing: 

Good Standing
A student who achieves an end of term TGPA of 2.0 or higher is considered to be in good standing. Official and unofficial transcripts are updated at the end of the term to reflect this.

Academic Warning
A student with a TGPA below 2.0 will receive an academic warning. Official and unofficial transcripts are updated at the end of the term to reflect this.

Viewing your academic standing

Academic standing decisions post at the end of each academic term. Students may verify their status through their MyNAIT portal. To access this information:

  1. Log into the MyNAIT Portal.
  2. Click on the “Open Self Service” button.
  3. Click on “Academic Records.”
  4. Go to the “View Grades” page for the specified term.
  5. The academic standing decision is located at the bottom of the page.

Academic decisions will also appear a student’s official and unofficial transcript. Unofficial copies are available to students through their MyNAIT portal.

For more information, please review the Academic Standing Procedure.

Where can I go for help?

If your academic standing is at risk, we strongly encourage you to contact your program leadership for advice on ways to enhance your academic performance.

If you are experiencing additional barriers to your success, NAIT’s Learning Services provides comprehensive and dedicated support for students, both in-person and online.

NAIT Learning Services

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