Academic Review. Students of Livingston College are evaluated for academic performance by the Scholastic Standing Committee, comprised of faculty fellows of the college.
Livingston College allows students a maximum of eleven full-time equivalent terms to earn the 120 credits necessary for graduation. To avoid probation, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 1.6 until they have earned 18 degree credits. After that, the cumulative grade-point average requirement rises, as shown on the chart of scholastic standing, which is available in the Academic Information Center, Lucy Stone Hall, Room A-216. A deficiency in cumulative grade-point average places a student in one of the following categories:
1.Probation: A student is placed on probation when the cumulative grade-point average falls below a designated point based upon credit total. While on probation, students are expected to meet with an assigned probation adviser. During the probationary term, the student must complete a minimum of 12 credits of course work with a minimum grade of C in each class and achieve a term grade-point average of at least 1.733. Failure to meet these conditions will result in dismissal. In addition, the student also should finish the work required to complete any T/NC (Temporary/No Credit) grades given during the previous term, though this will not result in the student being removed from academic probation.
2.Dismissal: When a student is separated from the college, in order to be eligible for readmission, he or she must earn a minimum of 12 approved transfer credits with a cumulative average of 2.5.
Appeal. A student placed on academic probation may appeal in writing. Grounds for appeal of probationary status include miscalculation of credits earned or changes in temporary grades. The appeal must state the reasons for the appeal and be submitted to the Scholastic Stand- ing Committee.
A student dismissed from Livingston College by the Scholastic Standing Committee may appeal only by letter to the committee within one week of notification of the dismissal. Grounds for appeal include technical error, extenuating circumstances, and/or additional information not previously available to the committee. The letter of appeal must state the reasons for the appeal and must include documentation in support of the appeal. The committee notifies the student of its decision within one week of reconsideration. The decision of the committee is final.
The letter of appeal of probationary status or of dismissal must be written by the student, although advice in formulating the appeal may be sought from a faculty adviser or a member of the staff in the Office of the Dean.
Academic Amnesty. On rare occasions, students who have been dismissed from the college will be readmitted with academic amnesty. The awarding of academic amnesty is solely the decision of the dean`s staff and is limited to students with fewer than 81 credits, exclusive of D grades. All grades of C or better are J credited: they remain in the total for graduation but are not counted in the cumulative grade-point average.
Students receiving veterans` benefits do not receive benefits for courses that are E credited under the academic amnesty policy. If they have received benefits for these courses, they are required to repay this money when the courses are E credited.
Readmission. A student who has been dismissed from the college for academic reasons and who wishes to seek readmission must earn a minimum of 12 approved transfer credits (in courses passed with grades of C or better) and earn a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5. Readmission applicants must apply by May 15 for the fall term and November 15 for the spring term. In addition, the student must meet all other conditions for readmission set by the Scholastic Standing Committee and explained in the letter of dismissal.
