Academic Standing

Full-time Status

A MAP student is considered full-time when carrying a 9 credit hour load or more.

Probation, Extension, and Academic Dismissal

A MAP student who receives a grade of “C” or below in any course will be placed on academic probation. A student who receives two or more grades of “C” or below in any graduate course in the program will be dismissed. The thesis courses are graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average; however, a grade of Unsatisfactory in a thesis course is comparable to a failing grade, and will count toward the two or more grades of “C” or below that result in dismissal.

Students are expected to complete all MAP program requirements within two academic years. However, if individual circumstances warrant, a student may petition the MAP director and their thesis chair for an additional academic year extension to complete the program. Under normal circumstances, students not completing the MAP program in three academic years will be dismissed. A student who has engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct may also be dismissed as determined by the Program Director in consultation with the Provost.

A student may appeal a decision of dismissal to the Graduate Council. Students who are dismissed from the MAP program, but who have an appeal regarding dismissal granted by the Graduate Council (or the College Provost) remain on academic probation, and will be dismissed again in the instance of a grade of “C” or below in any graduate course.