Academic Probation and Suspension

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 course work 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.

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 course work 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.

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.

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.