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Dismissal


A student is automatically dismissed for one year when any one of the following criteria are met:

  • Semester grade-point average less than 2.000 for three consecutive semesters and cumulative grade-point average is less than 2.00.
  • Failure to successfully complete 60% of credits attempted while on probation. Success is defined as earning a grade of C or better.
  • Failure to satisfy conditions of an academic contract.
  • The college determines that is improbable that the minimum grade-point average or other graduation requirement will be met.
  • When academic progress fails to meet the following standards:

 

Credits Attempted
Percentage of Attempted Credits Which Must Be Completed
Minimum Cum. GPA Which Must Be Attained
24-30
50%
1.500
31-59
60%
1.800
60-89
70%
2.000
90 and Above
75%
2.000

Notes:

  • No student is dismissed for academic reasons until 24 credits have been attempted at Rutgers.
  • No student is dismissed for academic reasons without having been on probation in the immediately preceding semester.
  • No student is dismissed for academic reasons while on an academic contract if the minimal conditions of the contract are met.
  • Students must apply for reinstatement through the Scholastic Standing Committee. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.
 
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