A model route is the study path to follow based on when you start your program. It outlines your program’s structure and requirements by listing each course you need to take in every semester of your program. The key information you can find will includes:
- Program name, code and type of credential
- All courses in your program that must be completed in order to graduate are listed by semester (including credit hours)
- Timeline for when the courses are offered (ie summer, fall, winter)
Scheduled breaks during the program of studies (if applicable) - A list of pre-requisite and co-requisite courses
If you deviate from your program’s prescribed model route (“go off model route”), contact your Success Advisor to discuss a revised study path to get back on track. Going off model route can impact how long it will take you to complete your program and will likely also involve fees as well. A copy of your program model route is available at your School’s website or from your program’s Success Advisor.
Course outlines are provided by your professors before your classes start. They provide detailed information on your courses and include information around learning outcomes, essential employability skills, the evaluation and grading system along with due dates and information on academic college policies. You will find course outlines for your courses in the current semester in the course shell within eCentennial.
Upon completion of a course, you no longer have access to its course outline on eCentennial. This can become an issue if you want to apply for transfer credit at other educational institutions and you are asked to submit the outlines for courses you’ve already taken. For this reason, it is very important for you to download all course outlines each semester so that you will have easy access when you need them.
Grade points are numeric values (0 – 4.5) attached to the letter grades awarded for each completed course. The average of these numbers is your Grade Point Average (GPA). Your term GPA and cumulative GPA are available on myCentennial (click on the Student Records menu). A GPA Calculator is also available. For more details around GPA, visit the section titled Grade System in 'Academic Policies and Procedures'.
Key Points:
- As part of your graduation requirements, you must complete all required courses of your certificate, diploma, or degree program with a program GPA of 2.0 (60%) or greater.
- If you repeat a course and achieve a higher grade, the higher grade replaces the lower grade in the calculation of your program GPA. However, the grades from all attempted courses are recorded on your transcript and count towards your cumulative GPA. If you wish to pursue further education later in your career or upon graduation from your current program, your GPA may be used for admission to programs at universities and other institutions.
Your Term GPA is calculated after final grades are submitted and will determine your academic standing which can be found on your unofficial transcript on myCentennial (click on student records menu).
Note: If you are in probationary academic standing, you are at risk to fall into suspension after final grades are submitted if:
- You fail a course OR
- Your term GPA is below 2.0
Speak to your Advisor early in the term to access resources and support and you can also find out more information on Academic Standing here.
A degree audit provides you with a snapshot of your progression within your program of study. Here, you can see what courses you need to take in each semester, credits achieved, as well as final grades and credit hours remaining. This audit provides information on your eligibility for graduation; running such an audit at the end of each semester and before registration helps you stay on track toward successful completion of your program.
How to run a degree audit: Step-by-Step Guide