Academic Probation & Deficiencies - Graduate Programs: General

1. Academic Probation & Academic Deficiencies – as indicated by the rigors of an academically demanding graduate program, it is important that the matriculating student understand the high standard of academic performance expected by the University. In degree study pertaining to the care and welfare of individuals, the following policies represent a minimum level satisfactory academic performance. Failure to meet these standards may lead to a probationary status and eventual dismissal from the program.

a. A student will be placed on academic probation in the graduate program if his/her trimester or cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0/4.0 for two consecutive trimesters

b. A student will be academically dismissed from the graduate program if he/she has received three “F’s”, ‘AF’s”, or “WF’s” in the same course

c. A student will be academically dismissed from the graduate program if he/she has two consecutive trimesters on academic probation

d. A student may appeal a dismissal by presenting compelling evidence that mitigating circumstances resulted in failure to meet satisfactory academic standards. The student may appeal in writing to the Committee on Reinstatement. Details on required documentation to be provided the Committee on reinstatement are available on request from the Office of the Registrar

e. Students who are enrolled in both the DC and Graduate programs have separate and distinct policies regarding satisfactory progress, financial aid eligibility, academic probation, and dismissal. Academic deficiencies experienced in one program may not necessarily impact progress in the other. It is important that DC students choosing concurrent enrollment in a graduate program be familiar with policies of both programs.

2. Course Failure

a. If a course is failed it must be retaken at the first opportunity the course is given again unless waived by the VPAA