Academic Review. Student academic performance is
reviewed by the Scholastic Standing Committee, which is composed of
appointed faculty of the school. The faculty must ratify any
recommendations made by the committee before a student`s academic
status is changed.
Standards. Failure to maintain
the school`s academic progression standards is grounds for dismissal or
placement on academic probationary status. A dismissal recommendation
also may be based upon poor academic performance during any single
term, regardless of any prior scholastic status, or after a student has
spent two prior terms on probation.
Satisfactory academic progression is defined as:
1. achieving a minimum 2.3 cumulative grade-point average at the
end of each academic term for the first two years of the
preprofessional program
2. achieving a 2.3 cumulative grade-point average at the end of the second term of the second year
3. maintaining a minimum 2.0 cumulative and professional
grade-point average throughout the professional portion of the program
Entry into the first professional year (third year) of the program
requires a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.3 and completion
of all course work from the preprofessional portion of the
curriculum, including humanities, social sciences, core mathematics,
science, and English courses.
Students who earn a grade of D
or F in a course may be required, at the discretion of the Scholastic
Standing Committee, to repeat the course; however, both grades are
included in the students` averages. Students are expected to meet the
above academic progression standards at the end of each academic term
and by the end of the academic year. The above standards are applied to
students based on courses completed and the sequence of courses
outlined in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. Students may be allowed
to complete course work in the following Summer Session in order to
meet the above academic progression standards if equivalent summer
courses are available at Rutgers. Students must have prior approval
from the chairperson of the Scholastic Standing Committee before
initiating summer course work related to curricular deficiency (see the
section on Academic Progress). Students pursuing course work during the
summer are expected to meet the above academic progression standards.
Academic Progress. Students
are expected to follow the sequence of courses specified in the Doctor
of Pharmacy curriculum approved by the faculty. Failure to follow the
approved curriculum will result in a dismissal or placement on academic
probationary status. Students may be allowed to depart from the
curriculum based on placement exams, Scholastic Standing Committee
actions, disciplinary actions, technical errors, and/or extenuating
circumstances. Students must receive prior approval from the academic
dean before deviating from the curriculum.
Probation. Placement
on probation means that the student is scholastically deficient and is
continuing his or her education with the understanding that he or she
must improve the level of work and meet the conditions of probation set
by the Scholastic Standing Committee and approved by the faculty of the
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
Students on probation must
meet any conditions set by the Scholastic Standing Committee and
approved by the school faculty, such as:
1. maintaining a specific average for one or more terms
2. repeating certain courses
3. carrying a reduced load for one or more terms
4. curtailing certain extracurricular activities
In addition, students on probation must attend all scheduled classes
and laboratory sessions (unauthorized absence may lead to immediate
dismissal) and carry no more than the normal class and curriculum
course load. Students are removed from probation after they have
achieved a satisfactory scholastic record.
Students placed on
probationary status may appeal to the chairperson of the of Scholastic
Standing Committee. Grounds for appeal include technical error and/or
changes in temporary grades. Letters of appeal must state the reasons
for appeal and must be written by the student, although advice from
others may be sought in formulating the appeal.
Dismissal. Students
are informed in writing of academic dismissal if they fail to meet the
conditions of probation or if they have an exceedingly poor term record
even though they may not have been previously on probation. Students
who are dismissed are dropped from the school, and academic credit is
not given for any college courses taken during a period of one term
following dismissal, not including a summer. The minimum time before
readmission to the school after dismissal is one full term, not
including the summer.
Appeal. Students dismissed
from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy by the faculty may appeal by
letter only to the chairperson of the Scholastic Standing Committee
within one week of the date of the dismissal letter. Grounds for appeal
include technical error, grade changes, extenuating circumstances,
and/or additional information not previously available to the
committee. Appeal forms are available from the academic dean, and must
be completed in full and returned to the Office of Academic Services
within one week of the date of the dismissal letter. Recommendations to
reinstate students require the approval of the faculty of the Ernest
Mario School of Pharmacy. Students are notified of the faculty`s
decision by mail.
Readmission. Students who have
been dismissed for academic reasons with the option to return may not
be considered for readmission until at least one term, but not more
than three terms, not including Summer Session, has elapsed. The
faculty of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy may stipulate one or
more of the following for readmission consideration:
1. a specific number of college courses and credits to be completed successfully elsewhere
2. a readmission interview with the chairperson of the Scholastic Standing Committee
3. evidence (such as a medical report) or requirement that might be deemed appropriate to a particular student
Students are not readmitted after a second dismissal action.
Academic Suspension. A
student may be suspended for one or two terms based upon academic
reasons. This action may be used when a term`s academic performance
requires that work be repeated before progressing in the program.
Remaining out of school for the intervening period may be required
either due to the lack of availability of professional courses or
simply because it is in the best interest of the student. Through the
readmission procedure, this student may return at the end of the
designated period of suspension earlier described.
