Students receiving a suspension at the end of a fall semester are eligible to resume their studies at the beginning of the next fall semester. Students receiving a suspension at the end of a spring semester are eligible to resume their studies at the beginning of the next spring semester. This period of suspension allows students time to reflect upon the sources of their academic difficulties and return to the College better prepared to meet the academic expectations of the faculty. Students placed on suspension should choose carefully the activities they pursue during the period of suspension because they will be expected to explain and justify those choices as part of the procedure for returning from a suspension. Return to the College after a first suspension is highly likely but not automatic.
Subsequent suspensions are for a period of two academic semesters.
They place in doubt a student's willingness and ability to meet the academic standards of the College. This longer period of time should be used to examine seriously whether the student should continue at the College. Students who wish to return from an academic suspension must write a letter to the Committee on Academic Status requesting permission to return. Prior to submission of this letter, students are expected to consult with the Associate Vice President for Advisement or a designated dean from the Advisement Center. .