Warning and Probation
At the end of each term after grades have been posted, each student´s CGPA and rate of progress is reviewed to determine whether the student is meeting the stated requirements.
- Students will be placed on Warning the first term in which the CGPA or the rate of progress falls below the values specified in the tables listed in the Student Progress section. At the end of the next term, the student will be removed from Warning and returned to regular status if they meet or exceed the minimum standards, or will be placed on Probation if they continue to fall below the specified values.
- Students on Probation will be evaluated at the end of their second term of monitoring. A student who raises their CGPA and rate of progress at or above the minimums will be removed from Probation and returned to regular status. If a student does not meet the minimum CGPA or rate of progress requirements at the time of evaluation, the student will be dismissed from school.
If at any point it can be determined that it is mathematically impossible for the student to meet the minimum requirements, the student also must be dismissed from the school. The institution also reserves the right to place a student on or remove them from academic monitoring based on their academic performance, notwithstanding these published standards.
Notification of academic dismissal will be in writing. The Conduct Policy describes other circumstances that could lead to student dismissal for non-academic reasons. As a dismissed student, a tuition refund may be due in accordance with the institution´s stated refund policy.
Students on Warning and Probation must participate in academic advising as deemed necessary by the institution as a condition of their academic monitoring. Students who fail to comply with these requirements may be subject to dismissal even though their CGPA or rate of progress may be above the dismissal levels.
Appeal
A student who has been academically dismissed may appeal the determination if special or mitigating circumstances exist. Any appeal must be in writing and must be submitted to the Academic Standards Committee within 10 days of receiving notification of his/her dismissal. The student should explain what type of circumstances contributed to the academic problem and what plans the student has to eliminate those potential problems in the future. The decision of the Committee is final and may not be further appealed.
Reinstatement
A student who has been academically dismissed may apply for reinstatement to the institution by submitting a written request to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The request should be in the form of a letter explaining the reasons why the student should be readmitted. A student may be required to wait at least one term before they are eligible for reinstatement. The decision regarding readmission will be based upon factors such as grades, attendance, student account balance, conduct, and the student´s commitment to complete the program. Dismissed students who are readmitted will sign a new Application, and will be charged tuition and fees consistent with the existing published rate.