Academic Probation, Dismissal, and Suspension

Academic Probation

Graduate students are expected to make continuous progress toward a degree in a timely manner. In support of those efforts, the University, through the Graduate Studies Committee and the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, affirm the following:

Graduate students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
A graduate student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 during enrollment at Marymount University is on academic probation.
To be removed from academic probation, the student must bring his or her cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine graduate credit hours or be dismissed.
A graduate student dismissed from the University may not apply for readmission to the same academic program.
Some graduate degree programs have additional academic requirements. Students should refer to the appropriate program section of the Graduate Catalog for information about the requirements for their respective programs.

Academic Dismissal

Students dismissed from the University due to academic performance are notified by the Academic Success Center.

Students dismissed from the University have the right to appeal the dismissal.

If a student wishes to appeal academic dismissal from the University, the following procedures must be observed:

All appeals must be in writing and are to be addressed to the chair or director of the program in which the student is enrolled.
Appeals are due to the chair or program director by the date specified in the letter of dismissal. No appeals will be accepted after this date. The University will make every attempt to contact the student in writing using the addresses on file with the Registrar’s Office. The student, whether in the United States or abroad, is responsible for keeping his or her official address up-to-date in the Registrar’s Office.
An appeal must explain in full the student’s reasons for seeking a reversal of the academic dismissal and provide a plan for returning the student to good academic standing.
The program chair/director or designated faculty reviews all materials related to the student's appeal and renders a decision that will be communicated to the student.
A student who wishes to further appeal the decision may appeal in writing to the dean of the School in which the student is enrolled. The Office of the Dean will communicate the dean’s decision to the student. A student who wishes to appeal the decision of the dean may appeal to the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs will notify the student in writing concerning the results of his or her appeal. The response of the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs is final.

Seeking Readmission to the University

Graduate students dismissed from the University may not apply for readmission to the same academic program, but may seek admission to another academic program.

Academic Suspension

A student who is found responsible, after due process, for a serious breach of academic regulations may be assigned the academic standing of suspension.

A student suspended for an academic reason cannot attend the next fall or spring semester. A student on suspension may not attend any intervening summer or interim semester.

A suspended student returns to the University without a reinstatement process.

While on suspension, a student may not

have a Marymount ID card
have a Marymount e-mail account
use University support services
participate in University activities
receive academic advising
participate in registration for a future semester