A member's friend was suspended from her program for 4 months over a plagiarism finding, with her study permit set to expire that September and the same course not offered again until January — she needed to know her options.
What the thread suggested:- Complete the same or an equivalent course at a different college or university, then apply for a credit transfer afterward. This avoids waiting out the suspension entirely and keeps your academic progress moving before your permit expires.
- If switching isn't possible, you may have to wait out the suspension and take the course when it's next offered (in this case, January) — but this option only works if your study permit's remaining validity covers the wait, which it likely won't if it expires the same September.
- Keep documented records of everything related to the suspension, including any correspondence with the college — members noted this can matter if you need to explain a gap or a program change to IRCC later.
The practical takeaway: a mid-program suspension close to your study permit's expiry is a real risk to your status — look immediately at whether a credit-transferable course elsewhere can keep you enrolled and your permit valid, rather than defaulting to waiting out the suspension.