If a student's GPA falls below a 3.0, then he or she will be placed on academic probation beginning the following semester. If the GPA remains below a 3.0 after the probationary semester, then he or she may be dismissed from the College. Any student may appeal the grades he or she receives in a class. The student should first informally discuss the issue with the relevant faculty member and then with the department chair or program director. If the matter is not resolved this way, the student may initiate an appeal by writing to the faculty member outlining the reasons for the appeal.
Copies are to be forwarded to the department chair or program director and the dean.
The faculty member must respond in writing to the student's written appeal, with copies to the department chair or program director and the dean. An appeals committee consisting of three faculty members of the relevant academic program will review the written appeal. The chair of the appeals committee will convey its recommendation in writing to the student who has appealed, with copies to the Instructor, the program chair or director, and dean. Attendance and Timeliness of Work Students are expected to attend all meetings of classes. Excessive unexcused absences may result in a grade reduction at the discretion of the instructor.