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Use the search bar in the table below to find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions for first-year engineering students. If you can't find the answer you are looking for, you can always contact the office directly at firstyeareng@torontomu.ca, reach out to a First Year Ambassador, or drop-in during our office hours between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm located at ENG340A.

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How do I book an Academic Advising appointment?	We are available to answer your questions when you stop by our office (located: ENG340A) Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, or email us at firstyeareng@torontomu.ca. If your question requires you to meet with an academic advisor, you may book a one-on-one appointment. Please note that you must include your TMU email address when booking an appointment with an academic advisor. Alternatively, you can book an appointment through the FYEng Mobile app. Read More
What do I do if I missed class for a medical reason?	Have a Health Care Provider fill out the TMU Student Health Certificate (external link) and submit it through the Senate Online Academic Consideration portal within 3 business days of your missed academic obligation. Students must also email their instructor to inform them of their absence, as soon as possible, as this is the first step. Students also have an option of submitting 1 request per term without supporting documentation (some restrictions apply, ie, final exams). For more information, please visit the FYEO Meeting Academic Obligations page for details on this process. Read More
What if I missed class for a non-medical reason?	Submit the Academic Consideration Request through the Senate Online Academic Consideration portal attaching any supporting documents you might have, within 3 business days of your missed obligation. Students must also email their instructor to inform them of your absence, as soon as possible, as this is the first step. Students also have an option of submitting 1 request per term without supporting documentation (some restrictions apply, ie, final exams). For more information, visit the FYEO Meeting Academic Obligations page for details on this process. Read More
What if I need consideration due to a disability?	Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) is available to students who can provide documentation of disability, both temporary and permanent. Using academic accommodations does not show up on your transcript and is a confidential process. You can learn more about how to register here and we suggest you register as soon as possible.
What if I need consideration for religious obligations?	Toronto Metropolitan University provides accommodation for religious, aboriginal and spiritual obligations. Students are required to fill out the (PDF file) Toronto Metropolitan Religious Observance Form and submit it directly to their professors within the first 2 weeks of class; if the dates aren’t known in advance, students are required to provide as much notice as possible. Religious Observance requests can be made for exams but must be done within 2 weeks from the posting of the exam schedule. Read More
If I fail a class, am I automatically out of good academic standing?	Student's Academic Standing concerns their CGPA and TGPA, so if the CPGPA is 1.67 or above and their TGPA is 1.33 and above, they are still in good standing. However, if a student fails a course that is required for your program you will be required to repeat it. If you fail a required course for the third time, you will be assigned an Academic Standing of Permanent Program Withdrawal. For more information, visit the Grades, GPA and Academic Standing website. Read More
What CGPA do I need to be in good academic standing?	In order to maintain a CLEAR standing, as per the 2024-2025 Undergraduate Calendar for Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Co-Op, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, a CGPA of 1.67 (or higher) AND TGPA of 1.33 (or higher) will be required. Students taking courses under a Probation Contract will need to adhere to the specific CGPA and TGPA requirements as per their contract. For more information, visit the Undergraduate Calendar for the specific program, admittance year and click on Academic Standing Variation and Grades, GPA and Academic Standing website. Read More
What if I received an INC/F-S in a course?	INC stands for “Incomplete”. This means that you are missing an assessment which is stopping you from receiving a final grade. F-S stands for redeemable failure, where the instructor is giving you the opportunity to write a “redeemable failure exam” For more information, visit the Grades, GPA and Academic Standing website.
If I fail a class, am I automatically out of good academic standing?	Your standing concerns your CGPA, so if it is still 1.67 or above, you are still in good standing. However, if you fail a course that is required for your program you will be required to repeat it. You can take a course up to 3 times, after which your standing will become Permanent Program Withdraw. For more information, visit the Grades, GPA and Academic Standing website . Read More
What if I have a CGPA less than 1.67?	If your CGPA is between 1.00 and 1.66, you will be put on probation. If your CGPA is below 1.00, you will be Required to Withdraw (RTW) unless you are a new student to Ryerson in your first term (Fall). In this case the student’s standing is set to Probationary. Click here for more information.

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