A student who receives more than three grades of C, F, or NC is performing unsatisfactorily. The student will be so informed and will be dismissed from the school unless the student's department formally recommends otherwise. No more than 9 credits offered in partial fulfillment of degree requirements shall bear the grade of C.
A department may dismiss, with the concurrence of the Committee on Admissions and Scholastic Standing, any academically deficient student, provided that the student is kept fully informed of the department's dissatisfaction with his or her academic performance and that the departmental decision to dismiss is careful and deliberate.