Academic Attempts
CGA students are permitted a maximum of three academic attempts to pass a CGA course/exam. A successful attempt is one in which a mark of 65% or higher is achieved on the CGA exam. An unsuccessful academic attempt (considered ONE of the three academic attempts), may fall under any of the following:
a) Submits fewer than the required assignments for Level 4 and PACE - considered a disqualification (DNQ - did not qualify to write an exam)
b) Writes an examination but does not obtain 65%
c) Discontinues submitting assignments and does not withdraw from the course - considered a disqualification (DNQ - did not qualify to write an exam)
d) Writes a "Challenge" Exam but does not obtain 65%
e) Writes a "Supplemental" Exam but does not obtain 65%
f) Writes a "Partner Challenge" Exam but does not obtain 65%
g) Attempts a course at a Post Secondary institution and does not complete course with a 65% for transfer credit or CGA exam qualification.
h) Does not properly withdraw from a Business Case (BC1 or BC2) and does not submit the Business Case by the submission deadline OR submits a business case with little work or effort performed OR submits a Business Case without due care and attention to format and requirements.
CGA students are permitted a maximum of three academic attempts to pass a CGA course/exam. A successful attempt is one in which a mark of 65% or higher is achieved on the CGA exam. An unsuccessful academic attempt (considered ONE of the three academic attempts), may fall under any of the following:
- A final grade of less than 65% for a CGA course or exam;
- Failing to qualify (DNQ) for an exam;
- Failing to request a withdrawal from a course that results in disqualification (DNQ);
- Earning a final grade of FAIL or ESUP for a PA1 or PA2 course.
A written warning is sent to CGA students after two unsuccessful academic attempts to pass a CGA course. This written notice provides information on study resources available to them.
In the event of three unsuccessful academic attempts at a course, CGA students are placed into Mandatory Withdrawal and must make an appeal for any additional attempt(s).
