Failure of the final M.A. degree examination. Failure of the Ph.D. comprehensive examination. Failure of the final Ph.D. examination. Failure to fulfill conditions of conditional admission status within the required period. A student failing final M.A., Ph.D. comprehensive, or final Ph.D. examinations for the first time may continue in the program by declaring the intent to re-take the examination as specified in preceding sections of this guide.
Dismissal is automatic after a second failure of the examination.
A student failing to meet minimum grade point requirements or failing to fulfill conditions of conditional admission may continue in the program for one additional term if a request for extension of the academic probation or conditional admission period is approved by the Graduate College as outlined in previous sections.