Unsatisfactory progress
Find out what an unsatisfactory progress letter is and what you should do if you receive one.
If you fail more than one unit in a semester, you'll be sent an unsatisfactory progress letter – an invitation to discuss issues and strategies with your coordinator. You can talk about the circumstances that may have impacted your studies and come up with ways to improve your grades and continue in your course (like taking leave, joining a study group or reducing your study load).
What to do next
Follow these steps or download a pdf version (181 KB).
How Student Advocacy can support you
If you need help, we can:
- explain the letter
- suggest success plan strategies
- attend the meeting with you.
Schedule a time to chat
Write some notes about circumstances that have impacted your studies and what you could do to get back on track, then book an appointment with Student Advocacy.
Are you an international student?
Maintaining satisfactory progress at university is a visa requirement under Australian law. Find out more about visa conditions on the Department of Home Affairs website.