Satisfactory Academic Progress
After each semester and module, the Academic Standards Committee (ASC) reviews the standing of all students whose cumulative GPA is below 2.80, who receive a failing grade or an incomplete grade in a course, or who receive a deliverable and/or course grade adjustment due to ineffective teamwork or failure to demonstrate collaborative teamwork. The ASC may in its discretion dismiss or issue a warning to any student in these cases. The ASC in its discretion may also mandate that a student take additional course work during the elective portion of the program to prove proficiency in the areas where the faculty has determined the student has not mastered the core skills. The committee will determine the criteria and conditions for continued study in all instances and communicate these in writing to the student. In all cases, students are responsible for the additional costs associated with taking additional courses.
Dismissal Policy: The decision to dismiss a student can occur at any time in the course of their studies if it is the consensus of the ASC in its discretion that continued study is not advisable. Students have the right to pursue one appeal of the dismissal decision of the ASC to the Graduate School Associate Dean of Programs, whose decision is final. If a student is dismissed, the degree will not be awarded. Contact the Office of Graduate Academic Services for details.