Graduate School-Camden
Students may be required to terminate their graduate studies and withdraw
from the Graduate School-Camden if they fail to maintain satisfactory academic
or professional standards in any phase of their graduate programs. Conditions
imposed at the time of admission must be satisfied by each student.
Non-adherence to the schedule of Time Limits for Degrees may constitute a basis
for termination.
When such problems occur, the program notifies the student in
writing of its concern about the student's performance. Such a warning
specifies the source of the concern, the applicable program or graduate school
rules, and the planned action. Where appropriate (e.g., during that phase of
the program in which students are enrolled in regular academic courses) a
probationary period of one semester is normal. Following such a probationary
period, a student who fails to meet the provisions of the warning is subject to
dismissal. In cases of extremely poor performance, the program faculty may
determine that a probationary period is not justified and may move directly to
dismissal.
Meeting Professional Standards & Collegiality.
Students at the Graduate School-Camden have an obligation to meet professional standards and general measures of collegiality established by, first, the Graduate School-Camden as a whole and, second, their specific graduate program. These community standards, in general, ask that each student respect each other and allow each other space and ability to learn alongside them. Inability to respect these professional, community, and collegial standards may result in dismissal from the program and/or school, and each case is reviewed uniquely. Though the general metrics for such standards can vary, they also imply a level of awareness for the community as a whole. Students who report feeling unsafe, disrespected, or harmed may contribute toward this shared definition of a community standard and, thus, have their opinion heard in review of whether or not another student did not meet said standards.
Good academic standing.
Satisfactory academic progress is also expected of students who have
satisfied course requirements and who are working to fulfill other requirements
for the degree. Any student past coursework who fails to make adequate progress
toward degree may be required to terminate his or her graduate studies and
withdraw from the Graduate School-Camden. As above, when such problems occur,
the program notifies the student in writing of its concern about the
student's performance. Such a warning specifies the source of the concern, the
applicable program or graduate school rules, and the planned action. Any
student who fails to meet the provisions of the warning is subject to
dismissal.
When the program's decision for termination is reached, the graduate program
director communicates to the Graduate Dean of the Graduate School-Camden in
writing the specific reasons involved, all warnings communicated to the
student, the faculty procedures, and actions leading to the dismissal.
International students are required to make normal progress toward their
degree in order to maintain their legal status. International students facing
serious academic problems that could lead to probation and/or termination are
urged to consult with the Office of International Students and Global Programs as soon as they are aware
of such problems.
School of Nursing-Camden
Graduate nursing students should follow the scholastic standing policies found in the School of Nursing-Camden Student Handbook at: https://nursing.camden.rutgers.edu/nursing-student-resources.
Academic Policies and Procedures 
