New Jersey City University Faculty Handbook
ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Academic Standards*

  1. A student’s academic standing is determined by a review of the student’s cumulative grade point average. Failure to attain minimum levels according to established regulations will result in academic probation or academic dismissal from the University.

  2. Failure to attain minimum levels according to the established regulations will result in academic probation or academic dismissal from the University.

  3. A student will be placed on probation for the next semester for which the student enrolls if the cumulative grade point average falls below the following levels:

    4. 1.60 cumulative g.p.a. after a minimum of 13 credit hours attempted.
    1.75 cumulative g.p.a. after a minimum of 24 credit hours attempted.
    1.85 cumulative g.p.a. after a minimum of 48 credit hours attempted.
    2.0 cumulative g.p.a. after a minimum of 72 credit hours attempted.

  4. A student on probation should not enroll for more than 13 credits during a
    semester or the 12 credits maximum allowed in the combined summer sessions.

  5. Probation is removed when the student's cumulative grade point average reaches the appropriate level.

  6. A student on probation who achieves a semester average of 2.50 or better during the probationary semester may continue with his/her studies.

  7. A student on probation who achieves a semester average lower than 2.50 during the probationary semester will be dismissed. Any appeal of this dismissal must be made to the Dean of Students, requesting reinstatement. The appeal must be in writing and must be submitted within two (2) weeks of receipt of official notice of dismissal. The Dean of Students will convene the Academic Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will review the appeal and make a recommendation to the Dean. The decision of the Dean of Students is final.

  8. A student who is dismissed from the University may not be considered for readmission for one calendar year after the date of dismissal.

  9. A second academic dismissal is final.

     

    * Effective Fall, 1984