Academic Probation and Suspension
Master’s Program
For a degree-seeking student in a master's program to remain in good academic standing, the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (3.0=B on a 4.0 scale) and meet their department's academic progress criteria toward degree completion. The minimum GPA of 3.0 is based on all coursework taken regardless of whether the courses are part of the student's degree plan. A student whose overall GPA falls below a 3.0 in a given semester is automatically placed on academic probation the following semester. Within the following nine semester credit hours, the overall GPA must return to 3.0 or the student will be suspended for a minimum of one semester.
A student who receives an F in any course is automatically dismissed from the graduate program.
Doctoral Program
For a degree-seeking doctoral student to remain in good academic standing, the student must maintain a 3.25 grade point average and meet their department's academic progress criteria toward degree completion. The minimum GPA of 3.25 is based on all coursework taken regardless of whether the courses are part of the student's degree plan. A student who receives a grade of C or lower in 9 semester hours of credit attempted toward the doctoral degree, regardless of the student's classification, whether or not in repeated courses, is ineligible for any advanced degree and will not be permitted to re-enroll. A doctoral student whose overall GPA falls below 3.25 in a given semester is automatically placed on academic probation the following semester. Within the following nine semester credit hours, the overall GPA must return to 3.25 for doctoral students, or the student will be suspended for a minimum of one semester. A student who receives an F in any course is automatically dismissed from the graduate program. A suspended graduate student may petition for readmission.
Graduate Program Criteria
In addition, each graduate program has its own criteria by which a student is evaluated to determine satisfactory academic progress. Failure to meet those academic progress requirements may result in the student being placed on academic probation or suspension by the Dean of the Graduate College.
Petition for Reinstatement Form
The suspended student must submit the petition for reinstatement form (below) to petition for readmission into a graduate program.
Review Process
The petition for reinstatement form will be routed for a decision through the 1) Director of Graduate Program or Graduate Program Coordinator and the 2) Dean of the Academic College to the 3) Dean of the Graduate College. The Dean of the Graduate College may approve or deny admission to the graduate program.
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