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All programs must make clear and direct reference in their materials (in a printed handbook and/or on the Web) to the policies detailed below. Programs must also detail any additional program requirements, to the extent that they differ from The Graduate School’s policies.
Cases of improper academic and/or research conduct, and inappropriate or unprofessional behavior are considered outside the boundaries of “satisfactory academic progress”. These cases are covered separately under TGS’s Academic Integrity policy , as well as the published policies of the Office for Research Integrity, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, and the Student Handbook. These cases are addressed according to the University’s existing disciplinary procedures, and may result in a range of sanctions up to and including exclusion from the University.
Good Academic Standing
To be in good academic standing in The Graduate School, a student must meet both the standards set by the degree program in which the student is enrolled and those set by The Graduate School. The student must make satisfactory progress toward fulfilling all requirements for the degree as set forth by the applicable degree program and by The Graduate School.
Probation
A student whose overall grade average is below B (3.0 GPA) or who has more than two incomplete grades will be placed on probation by The Graduate School and will not be in good academic standing. A student who fails to resume good academic standing after being placed on probation by The Graduate School, who fails to make satisfactory progress toward the degree in accordance with the requirements adopted by the program or The Graduate School, or who otherwise fails to meet the requirements set by the degree program or The Graduate School may be excluded from The Graduate School.
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress
Failure to make satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the program, may be a result of (but is not limited to): unsatisfactory performance in classes, unsatisfactory performance on qualifying exams, unsatisfactory research progress, or failure to meet other program requirements (such as language proficiency). At a minimum, a student’s failure to make satisfactory progress must be reported by the student’s program to the student, as well as to TGS, in its annual academic progress report.
Exclusion
Exclusion is defined by the University in the Student Handbook. The decision to exclude a student from a program can be made on the basis of the student’s failure to remain in good academic standing. Prior to exclusion a student should have reasonable opportunity to remediate the deficiency. Exclusion always requires approval from both the program chair and the Director of Graduate Study.
The Graduate School will move to exclude a student if he or she is shown not to be in good academic standing in two consecutive annual academic progress reports.
Notification of Exclusion
When a decision to exclude is made, both the student and TGS must be informed in writing within three business days of the decision. The notification must include the effective date of the exclusion, a clear statement of the reason(s) for exclusion and any relevant documentation.
Appeal Process
Students wishing to appeal a program’s decision to exclude must first appeal directly to the program. The program must inform both the student and TGS of the outcome of the student’s appeal(s) in writing.
A student may appeal program decisions to The Graduate School. Appeals will only be considered by TGS on the basis of procedural errors or failure to comply with established program or TGS policy. The Graduate School will not consider appeals based on academic decisions.
Appeals to The Graduate School must be made in writing within ten days of the program’s final written determination of exclusion and include any supporting materials at that time. The Dean of The Graduate School will determine if an appeal should be administered within TGS, UHAS (University Hearing and Appeals System), or other sanctioning body within the University. The Dean may request additional information from, or a meeting with, the student and/or program before making a final decision.
The Dean’s decision will be made in a timely manner, and will be communicated in writing to the student and program. This decision is final and cannot be further appealed.
Last updated: Jul 15 2009 11:44AM
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