MPA Progression Overview

Progression Requirements

To remain registered and to graduate, MPA students must maintain an overall average of at least 70 percent and receive no final course grade lower than 60 percent. A final course grade lower than 60 percent is grounds for withdrawal from the program, but the final decision is at the discretion of the Program Director.

Typically, a student who receives one final course grade lower than 60 percent is given the opportunity to repeat the course once. However, if a student receives multiple final course grades below 60 percent or a grade lower than 60 percent when they repeat a course, they will normally be withdrawn from the program for failure to meet progression requirements.

Time to Degree Completion

MPA students typically maintain continuous registration in each successive term from initial registration until all requirements for the degree are completed.

The maximum registration period for Full-Time MPA students is three calendar years from initial registration.

The maximum registration period for Part-Time MPA students is six calendar years from initial registration.

A student will normally be withdrawn at the end of their maximum registration time limit unless the Vice-Provost (Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) has approved an extension.

Any withdrawn MPA student wishing to return to the program must reapply and be accepted into the program. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed. Normally, applications from students who have been withdrawn for two or more years will not be considered.  

Graduation Requirements

Students must receive 12 credits in order to graduate. Each regular course counts for one credit and is completed within one academic term: fall, winter, or summer.