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2012-2013 Academic Catalog and Handbook

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Eligibility

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Eligibility

Students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as a full-time student is defined as completion at a rate not to exceed 150 percent of the published length of the program.

Degree Published Length(years) 150%(years) Miniumum GPA
BA 4.0 6.0 2.00
BS 4.0 6.0 2.00
BSAT 4.0 6.0 2.00
BSW 4.0 6.0 2.00
BA (degree completion) 1.5 2.25 2.00
BS (degree-completion) 1.5 2.25 2.00
MA 2.0 3.0 3.00
MATS 2.0 3.0 3.00
MDiv 3.0 4.5 3.00
MEd 1.0 1.5 3.00
MAT 1.0 1.5 3.00
MBA 2.2 3.3 3.00
DBA/DMgt 3.5 7.0
 3.00
DMin 3.0 4.5 3.00
EdD 4.0 6.0 3.00
PsyD 5.0 7.5 3.00

Undergraduate Student GPA Requirements

Undergraduate students need to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.7 (1-15 hours), 1.8 (16-31 hours), 1.9 (32-47 hours), and 2.0 thereafter. In any case, students entering their third calendar year must be at 2.0 or higher to be maintaining satisfactory academic progress. The standard for satisfactory academic progress for students attending at a less than full-time rate will be adjusted based on the rate of enrollment.

Students who do not maintain satisfactory academic progress will generally not be eligible for financial aid. For additional information on the impact of satisfactory academic progress on financial aid, see Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. In addition, their academic standing will be affected as described in the Probation section.

Academic Good Standing for Athletics

To remain in good academic standing, a student must not be on academic probation and must have successfully completed at least 24 semester credits during the two most recent semesters. Students must be in good standing to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics sponsored by the university. See the Probation section for warning, probation, and suspension policies.

Eligibility for Cocurricular Activities

To be eligible for student government positions, a student must maintain a GPA of 2.25 or higher. In order to participate in cocurricular performances and activities in drama and music, students must meet the same standard as intercollegiate athletes.

Graduate Student GPA Requirements

Graduate students should receive no grade lower than a B in designated graduate courses (see relevant program guide for a list of these courses). If students do not meet this standard, they must retake the course or courses and perform at a B level or better.

Academic warning, probation, or suspension may also be issued to graduate students for the following reasons:

  • A grade of C in more than 6 hours of coursework
  • A grade of D or F in any course
  • A failing (no pass) grade in practica/internship
  • A semester GPA below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters
  • Failure to retake a course in a timely manner as specified by the school dean

The standard for satisfactory academic progress for students attending at a less than full-time rate will be adjusted based on the rate of enrollment.

Seminary Student GPA Requirements

Seminary students should receive no grade lower than a C- in program coursework. Students who do not meet this standard must retake the course or courses and perform at a C- level or better.

Academic warning, probation, or suspension may also be issued to graduate students for the following reasons:

  • A grade of C in more than 6 hours of coursework
  • A grade of D or F in any course
  • A failing (no pass) grade in practica/internship
  • A semester GPA below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters
  • Failure to retake a course in a timely manner as specified by the school dean

The standard for satisfactory academic progress for students attending at a less than full-time rate will be adjusted based on the rate of enrollment.

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