Academic Probation and Suspension

A graduate student will be placed on academic probation if the overall graduate GPA falls below 3.0, or the students earns any grade below a C, regardless of overall graduate GPA. If placed on probation, the student must earn a term GPA of 3.0 or higher  in the next semester (including Summer) in which the student is enrolled. A student will continue on probation until the overall graduate GPA is raised to 3.0 or higher or is suspended for reasons described below. Suspension from the

Graduate School occurs when a probationary student:

  • Fails to earn a term GPA of 3.0 or higher in the next enrolled semester (including Summer) following probation; OR
  • Has three consecutive semesters (including Summer, if enrolled) of  probationary status.

A student who is not on academic probation may be suspended from the Graduate School if the student earns two or more grades below a C in a single semester.

Students who are suspended may re-apply for admission following a one-year lay-out, subject to graduate program review and approval by the program director and the Graduate Dean. If a student is not approved for re-admission the student will be permanently dismissed from the Graduate School.

Appealing an Academic Suspension

Students who believe that the causes of their suspension merit special consideration may submit a letter of appeal challenging their suspension. The deadline date for appeals is stated in the official notice of dismissal that is emailed to the student’s campus email address and sent to the current mailing address reported by the student. Appeals received after the deadline stated in the notice of suspension will not be considered. The Academic Regulations, Standards and Honesty Committee will review all appeals. The Committee may reinstate a student based on documented circumstances beyond the student’s control. It is the student’s responsibility to complete a Suspension Appeal form and provide documentation clarifying how the circumstances that caused poor performance have been addressed.

Readmission After Suspension

Graduate students who have been suspended may not attend MWSU for one year unless the Academic Regulations, Standards and Honesty Committee grants their appeal. Students applying for readmission after completing a required suspension period must file a new application with the Admissions Office. Students readmitted after suspension will enter on academic probation.