If credit was previously awarded, the course credits will not be applied by the University toward the total credits needed to graduate. Remedial Courses will count toward progress without penalty but will not be applied by the University toward the total credits needed to graduate. Credits completed at an institution prior to enrollment at the University will not be used to determine academic progress. Graduate Policy Graduate students receiving assistance through the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program must maintain satisfactory academic progress or face denial of eligibility. Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better.
Progress is checked once each academic year.
If you fail to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress at the end of an academic year, you will be denied funding for future semesters. To regain your eligibility, you must follow the procedures for filing an appeal indicated below or satisfy the deficiency which caused violation of the policy. The deadline for submitting a written appeal letter is August 1st following the denial of aid eligibility. Exceptions to the policy may be made for a student with special circumstances, such as illness, family difficulties or extenuating personal or academic circumstances. Appeals must be made in writing, with appropriate documentation.