Warning, Probation, Dismissal
Satisfactory academic progress is achieved by maintaining an appropriate academic
average and a minimum number of successfully completed hours. For those who do
not maintain the requirements, there are three levels of academic status. These
are warning, probation, and academic dismissal from the university.
The purpose of the satisfactory academic progress standard is to make students
aware of the minimal rate at which they must progress toward graduation if a
degree is to be awarded within a 10-semester period.
Warning status is defined as failing to achieve a quality point average of 2.0
(C) with an average of 12 credit hours completed each full-time semester. A student
who falls below this level is placed on warning status.
Probation is a condition which is lower than warning status
and signifies that a student is dangerously close to dismissal
from the University. A student placed on probation for two
consecutive semesters is liable for dismissal.
When a student's achievement level is no longer acceptable to the university,
the student is on dismissal status. This requires a complete separation from
the university. The student will receive a letter of dismissal from the appropriate
dean. This may be appealed if the student has reason to believe there are circumstances
which should be considered. Forms for appeal are sent with the dismissal letter.
To appeal, the student must take the following steps:
(1) The student must complete the Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee Appeals
Form and submit it to the chair of the committee within the time frame stated
in the notice sent by the academic dean.
(2) The student statement on the form must outline the reasons for the appeal
and provide any applicable documentation.
(3) If requested by the appeals committee, the student must appear in person
before the committee.
If the appeal is granted by the committee, the student will be placed on probation
and must sign a performance contract which will list any special conditions which
must be followed.
The following two charts outline the requirements for each level of progress.
Students must meet both the quality point average requirement and the hours requirement
for each level.
Chart 1: Standards of Satisfactory Academic
Progress for Students Enrolled Prior to Fall 2001:
| At the completion
of this full-time semester |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
Warning
A student will receive Warning status when he/she falls below this QPA
or has fewer than stated credit hours completed. |
12
2.0 |
24
2.0 |
36
2.0 |
48
2.0 |
60
2.0 |
72
2.0 |
84
2.0 |
96
2.0 |
108
2.0 |
120
2.0 |
Probation
A student on probation has fallen below this QPA, or has fewer than stated
credit hours completed. |
9
1.25 |
21
1.5 |
33
1.6 |
45
1.7 |
57
1.8 |
69
1.9 |
81
2.0 |
93
2.0 |
108
2.0 |
120
2.0 |
Dismissal
Any student falling below these QPAs or minimum credit hours completed
is dismissed. |
6
.5 |
18
1.25 |
30
1.4 |
42
1.55 |
54
1.65 |
66
1.75 |
78
1.85 |
90
1.95 |
105
2.0 |
120
2.0 |
Chart 2:
STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR STUDENTS
ENTERING FALL 2001 AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS
At
the completion of this full-time semester |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
WARNING
A student will receive “WARNING
STATUS” when he/she falls below this QPA or
has fewer than stated credited hours completed. |
12
2.0 |
24
2.0 |
36
2.0 |
48
2.0 |
60
2.0 |
72
2.0 |
84
2.0 |
96
2.0 |
108
2.0 |
120
2.0 |
PROBATION
A student falling below this QPA,
or has fewer than stated credit hours completed. |
9
1.50
|
21
1.65 |
33
1.85 |
45
1.90 |
57
2.0 |
69
2.0 |
81
2.0 |
93
2.0 |
108
2.0 |
120
2.0 |
DISMISSAL
Any student falling below this
QPA or minimum credit hours completed is dismissed. |
6
1.0 |
18
1.25 |
30
1.50 |
42
1.70 |
54
1.90 |
66
2.0 |
78
2.0 |
90
2.0 |
105
2.0 |
120
2.0 |
Readmits
Any student who was dismissed and is applying for readmission must be reviewed
by the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee before admission can
be granted. For information, consult the admissions section of the catalogue.
Part-Time Students
Part-time students will be included on the progress chart but they will have
their completed hours divided by 15 hours for placement in the appropriate
semester. The requirement for the quality point average will be the same as
indicated on the chart.
Transfer Students
Transfer students will be entered on the progress chart after the number of
accepted hours is determined by the dean. The hours will be divided by 15 to
determine the semester on the chart. The requirement for quality point average
begins at that point. Only NU quality point credits will be counted. Grade
point averages from previous college work will not be considered.
Tap Waiver
If a student is unable to complete a semester of study and is receiving New
York Tuition Assistance Plan aid, he/she may apply for a TAP Waiver. To receive
such a waiver, the student should be able to prove one of the following:
(1) Illness or death in the student's family
(2) Serious illness of the student
(3) Academic hardship
Applications for TAP waivers are available from the chair of the Satisfactory
Academic Progress Committee in Seton Hall, 1st floor. The waiver must
be approved by the chair and documentation will be required.
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