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 13 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, available in the Academic Information Center, Lucy
Stone Hall, Room A-216. A deficient cumulative grade-point average
places a student in one of the following categories:
1. Probation:
Students are placed on probation when their 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, students 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. The third separation
will result in permanent dismissal from the college. In addition,
students should also 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:
In order to become eligible for readmission after having been separated
from the college, students must earn a minimum of 12 approved transfer
credits with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5.
Appeal. Students
placed on academic probation may appeal in writing. Grounds for an
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 Standing Committee.
Students 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. Letters of appeal must state the
reasons for the appeal and must include documentation in support of the
appeal. The committee notifies students of its decisions within one
week of reconsideration. The decision of the committee is final.
Letters of appeal for probationary status or 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 may be readmitted
with academic amnesty. Those deficient in the number of academic
credits earned (as specified by Standards of Academic Progress chart)
must satisfy the credit deficiency in order to become eligible for
readmission. 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 credit total for graduation but are not calculated into
the cumulative grade-point average. Students receiving veterans'
benefits do not receive benefits for courses that are E-credited under
the academic amnesty policy. Those who received such benefits are
required to repay the money when the courses are E-credited.
Readmission. Students
who wish to be readmitted after having been dismissed from the college
for academic reasons must first 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. Applications for readmission are
due by May 15 for the fall term and November 15 for the spring term.
Students must also meet all other conditions for readmission set by the
Scholastic Standing Committee and explained in the letter of dismissal.
