Term Two
Term Two of the program is a little different than Term One as you will be attending a weekly seminar, BOT 120. As a benefit of being in the program, the RTW standing will be removed and replaced with "Extended Academic Probation". The information listed below applies to all students in Term Two of the program.
BOT 120 - Extended Academic Probation
CLASSES: Will I be taking regular classes?
During this term, students will enroll in their BOT approved credit courses. It is very important that all of your courses are approved by your academic advisor in this term.
You will be taking regular courses, but there are some restrictions. Students in Terms Two and Three of Back on Track are not permitted to take the following courses while participating in the program:
• Repeat courses (i.e., repeating a course taken in a previous term)
• Online (OL) courses (Blended sections are permitted)
• Engineering courses (ENSC/MSE/SEE)
• Department of Mathematics courses (MATH/MACM; prohibited in Term Two only; permitted in Term Three with approval)
• Condensed summer courses (Intersession or Summer Session; students may take Regular Summer Term courses)
• Any course which has been denied by a BOT Advisor
• Less than 3 units and more than 9 units of coursework
Your BOT advisor remains in contact with you through email, phone, and in-person or virtual appointments. You are encouraged to reach out to the BOT office and your BOT advisors at any time if you have questions or need support. If there are any changes to your academic plan - such as taking a term off or dropping courses - please make sure to inform your BOT advisor.
WEEKLY SEMINAR: What is the required weekly seminar?
In addition to your courses, you will be participating in a weekly group seminar called BOT 120. The seminar runs over 12 weeks and attendance is mandatory. Topics include: Time Management, Procrastination, Motivation, Learning Styles, Study Tips, and more.
You are also encouraged to continue to access campus services and resources that are pertinent to your individual learning needs (workshops, conversation groups, counselling, etc.).
Any questions about your BOT 120 seminar course should be directed to the BOT 120 instructors.
REQUIREMENTS: What do I need to do in Term Two?
In order to successfully complete Term Two of the program, you will need to:
- Complete your BOT 120 weekly seminar requirements
- Attend your Check-in advising appointments and any follow-up appointments
Please Note: Program participation is monitored throughout the term. Non-participating students will be removed from the Program, dropped from their active classes, and will have their academic standing returned to Required to Withdraw.
COST: What does Term Two cost?
The Term Two fee is subject to change. The fees are outlined in the RTW Information Session and BOT Program Student Agreement which you will review before you join.
End of Term Two and Continuation
You have finished your courses, completed the program requirements, and have received your grades. What comes next?
I finished the term with...
Good Academic Standing
Continue to Term Three.
You worked hard and successfully returned to Good Academic Standing with both a CGPA and term GPA of 2.00 or higher. If you also successfully completed the BOT Program requirements for Term Two, you are eligible to continue on to Term Three of the program.
Students who return to Good Academic Standing with minimum grades of C- in their courses at the end of Term Two are typically not required to participate in weekly seminars in Term Three. In these cases, the Back on Track program office will enroll students in BOT 150.
Please note: Students who return to Good Academic Standing but earn a D, F, N, or equivalent grade for any Term Two course must enroll in BOT 140, which includes a required one-hour weekly seminar.
Continued on Academic Probation
Continue to Term Three.
You worked hard and completed this term with a term GPA of 2.00 or higher. However, your Academic Standing is not yet in Good Academic Standing. If you have successfully completed the BOT Program requirements for Term Two, you are eligible to continue on to Term Three of the program.
In addition to your courses, you will also be required to participate in another weekly seminar in Term 3 (BOT 145).
Please note: Students who have a Term Two GPA greater than or equal to 2.0 but earned a D, F, N, or equivalent grade for any Term Two course must enroll in BOT 140, which includes a required one-hour weekly seminar.
Required to Withdraw
Continue to Term Three.
You worked hard and put in a lot of effort this term; however, some academic challenges persisted. Your term GPA was below 2.00, and under normal circumstances your Academic Standing would have been Required to Withdraw. However, if you have successfully completed all BOT Program requirements for Term Two, you will be eligible to continue to Term Three and will be placed on Extended Academic Probation as your Academic Standing for Term Two.
In addition to your courses, you will also be required to participate in another weekly seminar in Term 3 (BOT 140).