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Probation/Suspension/Dismissal

A student whose grade point average falls below 3.0 during the pursuit of graduate studies is placed on probation. The grade report will show the student’s probation. To be removed from probation, the student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 by the end of the next semester or next nine hours of enrollment. If the grade point average remains below 3.0 at the end of the probationary period, the student is suspended from the Graduate College and may not continue to pursue their graduate degree.

Only through appeal to the Dean of the Graduate College and approval by the Graduate Council may a student continue in the program or later be readmitted. A student who is readmitted to the Graduate College and a graduate program based upon a successful appeal to suspension, must meet with his/her academic advisor to determine the number of hours allowed to be taken to raise the grade point average to a minimum of 3.0. The number of hours allowed, must be approved by the Graduate Dean and documented on the Readmission Statement of Understanding.

Readmitted students must earn a letter grade of A, B, W or I in each course taken until their GPA is above a 3.0. Graduate courses that are not part of the student's official degree plan may not be taken in an attempt to raise the GPA. A student who fails to achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average upon completion of the approved number of hours, will be dismissed and will not be readmitted to the Graduate College.