Have you received a notice to show cause?
 

A student receives a notice to show cause if they are on academic probation and have failed:

• a total of 8 or more courses in their degree as an undergraduate student
• a total of 5 or more courses in their degree as a postgraduate student

 
We understand that there can be non-academic reasons for a student not performing well at the university.
Receiving a notice of show cause does not mean that you are automatically excluded. It is a chance for you to explain your situation. It is, however, important to respond to the Show Cause notice in time if you wish to continue studying at ANU.

If you, or anyone you know, has received a show cause letter, we encourage you to have a chat with the Student Assistance Team. They can help you explain to the university the reasons for unsatisfactory performance and future plan to complete the program requirements. ANU has provided more details on academic progress expectations on the ANU Academic Progress Rule 2019 and on their website.

 Under the Academic Progress Rule 2019, students have the opportunity to reset their fail-grade count
 

• If the student passes 8 or more courses in consecutive teaching periods as an undergraduate student.

 OR 

• If the student passes 6 or more courses in consecutive teaching periods as a postgraduate student 

AND 

• and does not fail any courses during this time.

 
 If the above criteria are achieved, the student’s fail count will reset to zero.

 For information on Show Cause, Probation or Exclusion or for help with responding to the Show Cause notice, students can email the ANUSA Student Assistance Team at: sa.assistance@anu.edu.au.