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3.3 English Language Proficiency Requirements
A requirement of admission to this degree program is generally Grade 12 English (ENG4U). Applicants
for whom English is a second language, including international applicants, will also be required to
demonstrate English language proficiency at a level considered necessary for success in this degree
program. The score required in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) assessment is 570 for
the paper‐based test (PBT), and 230 for the computer‐based TOEFL. Applicants may instead
demonstrate their English language proficiency using the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS), where a score of 7.0 will be required for admission.
Applicants who do not score high enough will be referred to an ESL program to upgrade their English
proficiency in order to gain acceptance to the degree program. If the applicant’s TOEFL or IELTS score is
high enough to be admitted to the Business – Marketing diploma program, or the Business
Administration – Marketing advanced diploma program, this will provide an alternate mode of entry
with more time to build communications skills before entering the degree program.
3.4 Promotion and Graduation Requirements
Policy 2‐C‐05 defines the Academic Standing requirements for Fanshawe students to progress and
graduate. In order to progress from one semester to the next level, a student registered in a degree
program must have achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA in the core subjects, and minimum 2.0 in non‐core
subjects. Policy 2‐G‐02 defines the opportunity for students to appeal a decision that impacts their
academic standing or progression.
Policy 2‐C‐05 also defines the policy and procedure for academic remediation, sanctions and suspension
for students that do not meet minimum achievement requirements. Students who meet the 2.5 GPA
requirement will be allowed to progress to the next level if no more than two courses are not
successfully completed. Students may be placed on academic probation and may be required to agree
to a student success plan in order that they may continue in the program. The Lawrence Kinlin School of
Business has two full‐time Student Success Advisors to assist students who experience academic or
other difficulties, complementing the college’s full‐service Counseling and Accessibility Services
department.
In order to graduate, degree students are required to have successfully completed all courses with an
accumulated GPA of 2.5 in core subject areas and 2.0 in non‐core subjects. A requirement of graduation
also is the successful completion of the mandatory co‐op work term.
3.5 Calculation of Grade Point Average
Fanshawe’s GPA is calculated using a scale of 0 to 4.2 grade points and a weighted average based on
course credits. The details can be found in Policy 2‐C‐04.
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