In order to remain in the MS program, a student must sustain
satisfactory progress towards the degree, including maintaining grades
in accordance with Division of Graduate Education standards.
Progress
The faculty as a whole will assess the progress of each graduate
student at least once per year. The case for each graduate student will
be presented by the student's advisor. Other faculty will then be able
to discuss any issues with respect to the student's academic
performance or professionalism. The faculty will then decide which of
the following letters the student will receive:
- congratulations on satisfactory progress
- a warning of unsatisfactory progress and placement on academic probation
- dismissal from the program
Grades
The Division of Graduate Education has standards for grades and
grade point averages that must be maintained by graduate students. The
standards are found here and should be reviewed by every graduate student. Essentially, to avoid
academic probation and/or dismissal from the University, a student must
- maintain a cumulative 3.0 or better GPA over all courses taken, including any deficiency courses you must take and any other courses not listed on your Program of Study.
- maintain a 3.0 or better GPA over the courses listed on the Program of Study.
- maintain a 3.0 or better GPA over the courses taken each semester.
- ensure that a Program of Study has been submitted and approved by the deadline.
- continue to make satisfactory progress towards the degree.
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Updated: 2009-08-27
