Academic Standing - Graduate Students
The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only one can be awarded during the program. A student may repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a student has repeated a course, the student will not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student may withdraw from each graduate course one time only.
A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA requirement. Degree requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed.
Student grades are reviewed at the end of each session. Students who fail to meet the academic standing standards will be dismissed from the graduate program. Students who are academically dismissed may apply for reinstatement. Students are not eligible to apply for reinstatement until six months from the date of the academic dismissal.
In order to be considered for reinstatement, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office:
- Completed Application for Reinstatement
- Official college transcripts from each college or university attended since leaving Stevenson University
- Official GRE or GMAT scores
- Written statement explaining circumstances leading to the student's poor academic standing
- Additional pertinent information may be submitted, such as medical documents, letters of reference, and/or recommendation.
Upon reinstatement, students must receive a grade of "B" or higher in all remaining courses.