Progression alerts and interventions

Under the Academic Progression Procedure, there are required levels of academic progress you are expected to meet. If your Academic Progress isn’t at the level it should be, you may receive a Progression Alert or Progression Intervention Notice.

We understand there can be many challenges that impact your progress, and we’re here to support you.

This is a great time to engage with UQ support services and your faculty about your studies and any difficulties you may be experiencing.

Keep reading to learn more about:

what it means to receive a Progression Alert or Progression Intervention notice and the actions to take now
what you need to know as an international student (impacts to your student visa)
what is included in the Academic Progression Procedure and how Academic Standing is determined.

For students enrolled in Schedule A programs

If you are a student enrolled in a Schedule A program, you can be identified as not meeting the requirements of the Academic Progression Procedure and your program-specific academic progression requirements.

For students enrolled in Schedule B programs

If you are a student enrolled in a Schedule B program, you can only be identified as not meeting your program-specific academic progression requirements. The requirements of the Academic Progression Procedure will not apply to you.

1. Receiving a Progression Alert

Receiving a Progression Alert is an opportunity to connect with the resources and support available to aid your wellbeing and studies.

Progression Alerts will be sent to your student email account from the Academic Registrar or the Associate Dean (Academic).

Receiving a Progression Alert should not be viewed as a reflection of your overall academic performance and ability. They are a support tool designed to identify points where you may need assistance with your studies, then connect you with the resources and support services available at UQ. They are displayed on your Studies Report and not on your Official Academic Transcript.

For information on the required levels of academic progress, go to Understanding academic progression.

For students who withdrew from courses (without academic penalty) after the census date

Progression Alerts are not issued based on grades alone, but on how you are progressing through your program. They are displayed on your Studies Report and not on your Official Academic Transcript.

You will receive a Progression Alert if you withdraw from all your enrolled courses (without academic penalty) after the census date. This means you may receive an alert despite having a high GPA.

We know there can be circumstances out of your control that lead to late withdrawal from your courses. Progression Alerts are not a punishment, but an acknowledgement that we are here to help you navigate any personal or academic difficulties you may be experiencing.

Taking a break (interruption of studies) after receiving a Progression Alert

If you receive a Progression Alert notice you will be enrolled in the Back on Track module through learn.UQ (Blackboard). If you decide to take a temporary break (interruption of studies), you will still be required to complete the Back on Track activities before returning to your studies.

The Associate Dean (Academic) of your faculty may also request for you to attend an interview and/or negotiate an agreed learning plan.

Go to Retention of place and interruption of studies for more information, or contact your faculty for advice.

Actions to take now

Receiving an alert is the perfect time to think about the challenges that may be impacting your academic progress, and how you can solve them, minimise them, or work with us to manage them.

If your academic progress doesn’t improve in the next Study Review Period, you may be required to submit a Progression Improvement Plan. The actions you take now will be considered when determining next steps.

Here are some of the resources and services you can access to give yourself the best chance of success.

Complete the Back on Track module

If you receive a Progression Alert you will be enrolled in the Back on Track module through learn.UQ (Blackboard).

Completing Back on Track can help you identify the factors impacting your academic performance and the steps you can put in place now to improve your performance in future Study Review Periods.

View the available resources

The study skills and learning advice website has a variety of helpful resources, including:

Seek advice from your faculty or school

If you have any concerns about your program or courses, you can contact your faculty or school for support.

This might include counselling on your suitability for the program of study, assistance with course selection or help developing a study plan. They may also direct you to faculty specific or recommended resources, such as workshops.

Find additional support

For assistance developing your study skills, book an appointment with a Learning Adviser. They can offer advice on assignment-writing and reading skills, managing the research process, understanding and applying feedback, preparing for exams, numerical skills, and more.
If you have a disability, mental health or medical condition, illness, injury, or exceptional circumstances you can book an appointment with a Student Adviser for guidance on the resources and support available to you. This includes assistance applying for exam adjustments and specialised equipment, completing a Medical / Disability Information Form, and developing a Student Access Plan (SAP).
If you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student you may also request assistance from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
For confidential and free online or face-to-face counselling, book an appointment with a UQ Counsellor.

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