Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
Each semester, the program committee reviews the scholastic record of all
enrolled students and makes decisions regarding warnings, probationary
status, or dismissal of students in academic difficulty. The graduate
program director notifies students of any action taken. Students who receive one grade lower than a B will be given a "warning" about their academic status. Students who receive a second grade lower than a B will be placed on "academic probation." Students who
receive a third grade lower than a B are subject to "academic dismissal" from the program.
Student Appeals
Student appeals of decisions made by the program 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 other members of the committee and all parties of
the dispute, the graduate program director proposes a resolution to the
matter. While such action usually is final, a student may appeal to the
dean of 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 two weeks 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 program committee, whose decision is final. Such appeal
must be made, in writing, no later than two weeks following the date of
unsatisfactory resolution.
