All you need to know about academic progress
It's important to maintain good academic progress at Griffith to succeed in your studies and avoid possible exclusion from the University. Here you can find out more about academic progress, learn what your academic progress status means and tap into support to improve your academic progress.
What is academic progress?
The University uses the term academic progress to describe how well you are performing in your studies at Griffith.
Your academic progress is measured twice a year and is calculated by your program Grade Point Average (GPA) and successful completion of courses.
The Academic Progress Procedure sets out how the University manages this process.
Good academic progress
You are considered to have good academic progress if you:
- successfully complete 50% or more of the courses in which you are enrolled
- maintain a program GPA of at least 3.5.
If your GPA falls below a certain level and you fail to successfully complete assessments, the University will reach out to let you know you're at risk of not maintaining your good academic progress and offer support.
Your academic progress status
The University will let you know your level of risk, which is represented as a colour-coded status:
Good
If you have a Green status, you have good academic progress.
This means you have:
- passed 50% of your courses in the most recent teaching term and a program GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Low risk
If you receive a Yellow status, you have a low risk of poor academic progress.
You may receive a Yellow status if you have either:
- a program GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 but less than 4, and a term GPA of 3.5 or less for the most recent teaching period
- failed 50% of your courses in the most recent teaching term and a program GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Medium risk
If you receive an Orange status, you have a moderate risk of poor academic progress and will be required to complete a Student Success Plan.
You may receive an Orange status if you have either:
- a program GPA of less than 3.5
- failed the same course twice
- passed all courses in the most recent teaching period, but have a program GPA of less than 3.5 and one previous Orange status within your current program.
Significant risk
If you receive a Red status, your risk of poor academic progress is significant and you may be excluded from the University.
You may receive a Red status if you have either:
- failed a designated course
- failed the same course three times
- a program GPA of less than 3.5 and at least one previous Orange status within your current program.
Update on the 50% completion rate requirement
From 1 January 2024, the Australian Government has removed the 50% completion rate requirement for students accessing Commonwealth assistance (a Commonwealth supported place, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP assistance).
Support to improve your academic progress
Griffith has a wide range of support to help you retain good academic progress and improve your grades.
Student Success Plan
You will be required to complete a Student Success Plan if you are on Orange status. It is designed to help you reflect on factors impacting your studies and form your strategies to improve your academic progress. From your responses to questions in the 5-10 minute questionnaire you will receive tailored content which will provide you with support information for you to consider in your planning. This plan is primarily for your own personal self-reflection and planning but may be accessed by relevant University staff for the purpose of supporting you in your academic progression and may influence an academic progress review if that was to occur in the future.
Be on track with BOAT
Join our Be On Academic Track (BOAT) program to receive personalised academic support.
Through BOAT , you can identify your goals, develop effective study strategies and build a personalised plan for success.
International student support
If you're an international student, make an appointment with your international student advisor to discuss your academic progress status as soon as possible.
Your advisor will explain possible implications to your student visa and help you make a plan to get your studies back on track.
Learn how to study effectively
The Library's Study and assignment skills site is packed with resources to help you succeed in your studies, such as tips for:
- making effective notes
- researching and writing assignments
- referencing
- exam preparation.
Connect with a student mentor
Griffith's student mentoring programs provide a relaxed atmosphere to engage with others, break down complex ideas together and develop skills for academic success.
Some programs you might find helpful include:
- Study support, where you can drop in for tips on writing, referencing, researching and assessments
- Peer-Assisted Study Sessions, where you can join group learning sessions for some courses students find particularly challenging.
Talk to your teaching team
You may benefit from talking with your program director, course convenor, lecturers and tutors about your program, the courses and the academic content.
Reading over your course material before class is also great practice, and may spark questions to ask your lecturers and tutors in class.
Explore career resources
It's important to reflect on whether your chosen degree still aligns with your goals and interests. You may want to consider:
- Are you are having difficulties with the materials because you're not enjoying what you're studying?
- Have your career goals have changed since you first began University?
- Have you have developed a strong interest in another field of study?
Our Careers and Employment Service's plan your career page provides resources to help you evaluate the answers to such questions. You can also consider other study options using our degree finder or OUA degrees.
