Probationary Students

Students, whose grade-point average (gpa) falls below 3.0, will have 9 credits to bring their cumulative gpa to 3.0. If that gpa is not achieved, the student will be dismissed from the University.

The student may use the appeals procedure to present extenuating circumstances which may lead to readmission as a graduate student. He or she will also need to present a plan for successful continuation in the program.

Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

In general a graduate/professional student, admitted without condition, who does not maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 (after taking 9 credits) is placed on academic probation; s/he then has 9 credits to raise his/her GPA to 3.0 or better. If the student fails to achieve this goal, the appropriate Dean (Mequon) or Campus Dean (Ann Arbor), in consultation with the Program Director, will review each case to determine if dismissal is appropriate. Some graduate and professional programs have established their own standards and procedures for academic probation and dismissal, and for an appeal, which take presence over the aforementioned general procedure.

Appeal Process

Graduate or professional students who have been dismissed from their program and had their appeal denied by the program may only appeal to the Academic Office if they believe that the program’s appeal process was not properly followed. If that is the case, the student will present an argument in writing to the Academic Office. The Chief Academic Officer or designee will examine the request, and if s/he ascertains that due process was not followed, s/he may return the appeal to the program for reconsideration. This decision will be communicated to the student within 10 working days of receiving the request.

All dismissed students may appeal a decision to the President of the University (if at Mequon) or to the Chief Administrative Officer (if at Ann Arbor) in writing within 5 working days of the decision only if they can demonstrate that due process was not followed.