Graduate students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be in good academic standing. If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, the graduate student will be placed on academic probation and will be required to meet with the Senior Director, School of Graduate and Professional Studies. If the student's cumulative GPA does not meet the required 3.0 at the end of the probation period, the degree will not be conferred. If the student wants to appeal the decision, a final appeal may be made to the dean of academic engagement and administration.
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Students in a graduate program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 by the end of each semester. Academic probation will be communicated in writing by the dean of academic engagement and administration.
Academic dismissal will be rendered if a student:
- Has been on academic probation during the last semester completed and was unable to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 by the end of that semester.
Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal will be recorded on the student's transcript. The college's Withdrawal Refund Policy will apply.
Appeal
A student who wishes to appeal a dismissal may do so as follows:
- Submit the appeal within two weeks from the date the dismissal letter was issued.
- Meet with the Senior Director, School of Graduate and Professional Studies to discuss the concerns.
- Submit the Academic Dismissal Appeal form and supporting documentation to the Registrar's Office (NY).
- Meet with the dean for academic engagement and administration who will discuss next steps.
- If the appeal is granted, the student may register for the next semester.
- Reentry dates will be based on space availability in the class or semester in which the student wants to return.