Bachelor of Interaction Design Student Handbook

The Bachelor of Interaction Design offers a comprehensive, intensive and professional education in digital communication design. The curriculum reflects the distinct theoretical, research and focus of the profession. Students in the program benefit from small practice based classes, design studies classes and an internship program.

Students Enrolled Before Fall 2020

If you started the IXD programe before Fall 2020, then the program map below represents your studies on the Bachelor of Interaction Design.

Click on a course below to see how failing or dropping that course will affect your Academic Standing. All courses affected by prerequisites will fade out:

Students Enrolled During or Later Than Fall 2020

If you started the IXD programe during Fall 2020 or later, then the program map below represents your studies on the Bachelor of Interaction Design.

Click on a course below to see how failing or dropping that course will affect your Academic Standing. All courses affected by prerequisites will fade out:

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Academic Standing

To achieve Good Standing in a degree program, you must have a:

Term GPA equal to or greater than 2.5; and
Program Core Term GPA equal to or greater than 2.5

AND

Program Cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 2.5; and
Program Core Cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 2.5

Academic Probation

Students who do not achieve the minimum GPA requirements for progression in their program of study but are above the Academic Suspension threshold will be placed on Academic Probation.

Students who are on Academic Probation are encouraged to not take any more than the prescribed number of courses and must meet specific GPA requirements. Those Students who do not clear the probationary status at the end of the term will be placed on Academic Suspension for two consecutive terms.

GPA requirements for Academic Probation depend on your credential.

Academic Suspension

Students who are suspended due to failing to raise their GPA will find themselves suspended for the next two academic semesters before being allowed to return.

Advanced Standing

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Interaction Design program, that have attended another post-secondary institution may be granted credits towards their degree. Advanced Standing is the transfer of credits earned at another recognized postsecondary institution towards a Sheridan credential. Before applying for Advanced Standing students need to determine:

If they are eligible for Advanced Standing
how Advanced Standing might impact their program of study
how Advanced Standing may affect their finances

The use of Advanced Standing credits is subject to the requirements of Sheridan's Credit Transfer Policy.

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Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

This is for students who have knowledge gained outside of education. With Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) you can earn credits towards a Sheridan credential based on your previous education and applicable workplace experience.

Students may apply for PLAR, provided they have been admitted to a program. In order to be eligible for PLAR:

Applicants must be 19 years of age or older OR have an OSSD or equivalent
The course must be eligible for PLAR (check course outline)
At least one year must have elapsed since the last application for PLAR for the course (or this is the first application)
The applicant has NOT failed or withdrawn from this course in the last year

For complete details, you are strongly encouraged to review the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition Policy and the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition Procedure.