A student's
scholastic standing--the basis for continuance in college, probation, honors,
and graduation--is determined by the weighted average of all the grades earned
in courses taken at Rutgers and at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
through the Exchange Registration Program that are applicable to the student's
degree program. Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0
or better.
Scholastic Review
The Scholastic Standing Committee reviews and takes actions on the record of
any student whose work is considered deficient. Such students may be dismissed
from the school or placed on probation. The decisions of the committee
constitute the final authority on these matters.
Probation
Students with a cumulative grade-point average of less than 2.0 are automatically placed on academic
probation. Such students must make an appointment to see an adviser. Students
on probation may be placed on an academic contract by the Office of Academic
and Student Services in order to improve and monitor their academic progress.
Failure to comply with the contract may put students in jeopardy of being
academically dismissed. Contracts will be voided when students are off
probation.
Dismissal
A student is dismissed from the college when
1. His or her
cumulative grade-point average is less than the minimum listed below:
0-55 degree credits
1.500
56-90 degree credits 1.700
over 90 degree credits 1.900
graduation 2.000; or
2. His or her
semester grade-point average is less than 2.000 for two consecutive
semesters, and his or her cumulative grade-point average is less than 2.000; or
3. The college determines that it is improbable that the minimum grade-point
average or other graduation requirements will be met.
To graduate, a
student must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 2.000 or better. For
some majors, the cumulative grade-point average must be greater than 2.000. No
student is dismissed for academic reasons until 24 credits have been attempted
at Rutgers. No student is dismissed without having been on probation in the
immediately preceding semester. No student is dismissed who has obtained a
grade-point average of 2.0 or better when that average is based upon a minimum
of 6 credits for School of Criminal Justice students in the immediately
preceding semester. Students who are dismissed may apply for readmission after
a minimum of one year and proof of successful college-level work at another
institution through the appeal process to the Scholastic Standing Committee.
Appeal Procedure
A student has the right to appeal academic dismissal when such action has been
based solely upon the numerical criteria explained under Dismissal, and when
there is strong evidence that the student will do much better work in the
future. To appeal an academic dismissal, the following materials must be
submitted by the October or June deadlines to the school:
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A letter from the student stating the reasons for the
appeal. The letter should be sent to the Scholastic Standing Committee,
c/o Office of Academic and Student Services, School of Criminal Justice,
Center for Law and Justice, 123 Washington Street, Room 578, Newark NJ
07102. The student must describe any problems that may have interfered
with academic performance in the past and explain why substantial
improvement is expected in the future.
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Other supportive material that may be relevant to the
case, including medical claims.
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The Scholastic Standing Committee welcomes letters of
support from the student's academic adviser and others who are familiar
with his or her academic performance and personal circumstances.
Upon review of the
appeal letter and supporting documents, the Scholastic Standing Committee may
reinstate a dismissed student. Such students may be notified by letter to make
an appointment to see an adviser, one of the deans of the college, or a member
of the Scholastic Standing Committee. A course of action to improve the student's
academic standing may be specified in a contract signed in consultation with
the student. The terms of the contract may include a limitation on
extracurricular activities or the number of credits carried, and/or changes in
the student's program of study. It is the responsibility of each student to
become familiar with the academic regulations of the college, particularly with
regard to scholastic standing requirements. An error of omission on the part of
the college is not sufficient grounds to readmit a student on appeal if
satisfactory progress toward the degree has not been made.
Graduation
Degrees are conferred by the university upon recommendation of the appropriate
faculty. Degrees are conferred and diplomas issued at the annual commencement each
May. A student who completes degree requirements in October or January may
request a diploma in December or April, respectively. October and January
diplomas may be obtained at the Office of the Registrar. Diplomas are withheld
if a student has a hold against his or her record. It is the responsibility of
each student to ensure that all the graduation requirements of the college,
including certification of the major, have been fully met well before the
expected date of graduation. For a personal academic degree audit evaluation,
go to https://dnadvisor.rutgers.edu.
Student records are officially closed upon graduation. To participate in
commencement ceremonies, a student must have successfully completed all degree
requirements. Inquiries concerning graduation may be directed to the Office of
Academic and Student Services. All candidates for graduation must complete a
diploma application form online at http://nwkstudents.rutgers.edu/Gradtracker/index.php according
to the following deadlines:
Degree
Granted
Application Deadline
October
July 30
January
October 15
May
February 15
Unless the application is filed by the appropriate date, the degree is not
conferred and graduation is delayed. Requests for diplomas to be mailed should
be sent to the registrar as early as possible and should indicate the address
to which the diploma should be mailed in July.
