The following information applies to all students enrolled in the MBA for Professionals program.
Academic Probation
All MBA 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 for Professionals students who, after completion of a minimum of eight (8) MBA for Professionals credits, fail to obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.00, but have a GPA greater than 2.40, will be placed on probation and receive written notification from the Senior Associate Dean. 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 scholarships
- transfer of credits
- waivers
After being placed on academic probation the student has two (2) semesters (Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer or Summer/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 Senior 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 Senior 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 Alex Subert, Senior Associate Dean.
Academic Termination
MBA for Professionals students who, after completion of a minimum of eight (8) MBA for Professionals credits, have a cumulative GPA of 2.40 or less will be automatically terminated from the Atkinson School and receive written notification from the Senior Associate Dean.
The termination of enrollment may be appealed to the Dean by the student within the time limit stated in the letter of notification. Appeals to the Dean must be submitted in writing to the Senior 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 Senior 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 termination should contact Alex Subert, Senior Associate Dean.