Academic Probation and Suspension

In order 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). 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.

In order for a degree-seeking doctoral student to remain in good academic standing, the student must maintain a 3.25 grade point average during the program. 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.

To petition for readmission into a graduate program, the suspended student must submit a written request through the Director of Graduate Program and the Dean of the College to the Graduate College Dean. The Graduate College Dean may approve or deny admission to the graduate program.