Students whose academic performance does not meet University standards may be placed under academic discipline. The level of discipline will depend on the seriousness of the deficiency. 

For the purpose of academic review:

• One course is considered the equivalent of 0.75–1.50 credits

• Failing grades in partial-credit courses (0.25 or 0.50 credits) are treated as the equivalent of a D.

• Unsatisfactory grade is defined as below C-.

Warnings
A warning is the mildest form of academic discipline. It is issued when:

• A student earns a passing but unsatisfactory grade in one course, or

• A Bachelor of Arts student earns more than two, but fewer than three, credits in a semester.

Probation
Probation is imposed for more serious academic deficiencies, typically including:

• Failure to achieve a cumulative average of 74 percent, or

• Failure in one course, or

• Passing but unsatisfactory work in two courses.

A student who earns more than two incomplete grades without the class dean’s approval may also be placed on probation. 

Students who are already on probation and receive one passing but unsatisfactory grade in the following term will continue on probation. 

Students on probation:

• Must meet regularly with their class dean, and

• Must perform satisfactorily in all coursework.

Failure to meet probation requirements normally results in stricter disciplinary action.

Strict Probation
Strict probation is reserved for very serious academic deficiencies, which may include:

• Failure in one course and passing but unsatisfactory work in another, or

• Passing but unsatisfactory work in three or four courses, or

• While already on probation: failure in one course or passing but unsatisfactory work in two courses, or

• Credit deficiency for promotion, or

• For Bachelor of Arts students: earning two or fewer credits in a semester.

Students on strict probation:

• Must attend all classes, and 

• Must complete all work on time, and

• Must meet regularly with their class dean, and 

• May not receive an incomplete without the class dean’s approval.

Students who are already on strict probation and receive one passing but unsatisfactory grade in the following term will continue on strict probation. 

Required Resignation
Required resignation is imposed when a student’s academic performance is so deficient that departure from the University is necessary. The transcript will be marked “resigned.” 

Deficiencies leading to required resignation typically include:

For all students:

• Failure to earn the number of credits required for promotion.

If in good standing:

• Failure in two or more courses, or

• Failure in one course plus passing but unsatisfactory work in two others.

If on probation:

• Failure in one course plus passing but unsatisfactory work in one other, or

• Passing but unsatisfactory work in three or more courses.

If on strict probation:

• Failure in one or more courses, or

• Passing but unsatisfactory work in two or more courses.

Students who are required to resign:

• Must leave campus and university housing.

• May not participate in student activities or campus life.

• May apply for readmission through their class dean after at least two semesters away, provided they demonstrate academic readiness and fulfill all return requirements. If readmitted, the student will be placed on strict probation.

Separation
Separation is the most serious academic discipline and results in permanent departure from the University with no eligibility for readmission. The transcript will be marked “separated.” Separation applies when a student’s performance warrants required resignation for the second time.

Appeals
Students required to resign or separated from the University who have the minimum number of credits to be promoted to the next appropriate semester may appeal to the Academic Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Educational Policy Committee.

• Students must notify their class dean at least two days prior to the scheduled date on which appeals will be reviewed (appeals following the spring term occur no later than June 30).

• Appeal information is provided by the class dean.

• Reviews are conducted by the committee with participation from class deans and the vice president for student affairs.

• Students may attend in person or participate by video conference or phone.

• The committee’s decision is final.