In order to graduate, the cumulative GPA obtained from lecture
course credits (only) must be 3.0 or higher. Any student whose average
lecture course GPA for a given semester falls below 3.0 is automatically
put on academic probation, and continued unsatisfactory performance may
lead to separation from the program. Only one 2.0 and a maximum of 9
credits from grades of 2.0 and 2.5 can be counted toward the 30
credits. Further grades of 2.0 and 2.5 are not counted as credits and
do not affect the cumulative GPA.
Student Appeals
Student appeals of decisions of the Scholastic Standing Committee, or
student grievances related to academic matters, must be presented in
writing to the director of the graduate program within one month of the
decision(s). Acceptable grounds for appeal are (1) technical error
and/or (2) new information and/or (3) extenuating circumstances.
Students are allowed to meet with the committee and are permitted to be
represented by an adviser from within the university community. In
consultation with the Scholastic Standing Committee and all parties to
the dispute, the director proposes a resolution of the matter. If this
is unsuccessful, the matter is placed before the membership of the
graduate program faculty for its decision. While such faculty action
usually is final, a student may appeal to the Graduate School-Camden in
cases where he or she is dissatisfied with the resolution.
Student Complaints about Grades
A student with a complaint about a grade must submit the complaint in
writing to the course instructor within one week of the receipt of the
grade. In the event of an unsatisfactory resolution of the problem, the
student may appeal to the graduate program director, or designee
selected by the graduate program, whose decision is final. Such appeal
must be made in writing, no later than one week following the date of
unsatisfactory resolution.
