The following information applies to all students enrolled in a course with a GSM prefix.
Academic Probation
All students must maintain a cumulative Atkinson School grade point average of 3.00 (B) or better and make satisfactory progress toward degree completion to be in "Good Academic Standing."
MBA students who, after completion of a minimum of twelve (12) MBA credits, have a cumulative GPA below 3.00 (but greater than 2.40), will be placed on probation and receive written notification from the Sr. Associate Dean, Alex Subert. Academic probation is noted on the student's transcript until a student raises his or her cumulative GPA to 3.00 or better.
Students on academic probation are generally not eligible for the following while on academic probation:
- school sponsored internships
- transfer of credits
- waivers
- new scholarship awards
After being placed on academic probation the student has two (2) semesters (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall) to attain good academic standing with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better; otherwise he/she will be ineligible for further course work. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Sr. Associate Dean who will confer with the Dean for a decision. The appeal will be judged by the four criteria shown below. The Dean's decision is final, and no further appeal is available.
- Quality of student's performance and experience while at Atkinson
- Evidence of academic and professional growth
- Assessment of ability to successfully complete the program
- Evidence of commitment to complete the program within six year requirement.
Students will be placed on academic probation or removed from academic probation based on the review of their most recent semester's cumulative grade point average by the Sr. Associate Dean. The review of fall semester grades occurs after the completion of fall semester and before the beginning spring semester. The review of spring semester grades occurs after completion of spring semester and before the beginning of summer semester. The review of summer semester grades occurs after completion of summer semester and before the beginning of fall semester. Students who have questions about academic probation should contact Sr. Associate Dean, Alex Subert.
Academic Termination
MBA students who, after completion of a minimum of twelve (12) MBA credits, have a cumulative GPA of 2.40 or less will be automatically terminated from the Atkinson School and receive written notification from the Dean.
The termination of enrollment may be appealed to the Dean by the student within the time limit stated in the email and letter of notification. Appeals to the Dean must be submitted in writing to the Sr. Associate Dean who will confer with the Dean for a decision. Appeals will be judged by the four criteria shown below. The Dean's decision is final, and no further appeal is available.
- Quality of student's performance and experience while at Atkinson
- Evidence of academic and professional growth
- Assessment of ability to successfully complete the program
- Evidence of commitment to complete the program within six year requirement.
Academic termination will also occur when a student on probation for three consecutive semesters does not receive approval of their appeal for continued enrollment.
Students will be academically terminated based on the review of their most recent semester's cumulative grade point average by the Sr. Associate Dean. The review of fall semester grades occurs after the completion of fall semester and before the beginning spring semester. The review of spring semester grades occurs after completion of spring semester and before the beginning of summer semester. The review of summer semester grades occurs after completion of summer semester and before the beginning of fall semester. Students who have questions about academic termination should contact Alex Subert, Sr. Associate Dean.