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Academic Probation and Suspension
Any student who does not maintain a 3.0 GPA will be placed
on academic probation. If during the next enrollment, he or
she fails to attain a 3.0 average, he or she may be suspended.
Enrollment in a graduate program while on academic probation
will not be permitted for more than one 16-week semester.
In the case of suspension, a student may re-apply to the
Graduate School after a reasonable length of time as
determined in each case by the graduate dean and the
department. The student must be able to provide evidence
indicating future success. However, re-application does not
guarantee admission. The graduate dean, consulting with the
department, will decide whether the student should be re-
admitted, and if so, whether special conditions should be
required for re-admission.
When students are re-admitted after suspension, they are placed
on probation for one semester and are not eligible for financial
aid. If they do not make satisfactory progress that semester,
they are required to withdraw from school.
Incomplete Grades
Professors may assign a grade of"I" (Incomplete) or "IP"
(In-Progress) only when illness or some significant reasons
prevents the student from completing a course by the end of the
semester. An "IP" must be removed during the next 16-week
semester following the one for which it was assigned or it will
be automatically converted to an "I." Also, an "I" must be
removed during the subsequent 16-week semester or it turns
into an "F." As long as an "I" grade remains on a student's
record, it is counted as an "F" in computing the GPA.
Incomplete work cannot be submitted for a grade after one year
from the end of the semester in which the student was enrolled
in the course. Exceptions are selected practica, internships,
thesis and thesis projects where grades of "IP" remain.
The student is responsible for requesting and completing an "I"
when applicable. A student who enrolls in a class and does not
attend (or stops attending) but does not officially withdraw is
assigned a failing grade for that class.
Degree Time Limit
The time begins with the earliest course taken that applies to
the degree program. After a student has enrolled for graduate
credit, all work for the master's degree must be completed
within six years for 30-45 hour degrees; seven years for 46-61
hour degrees; and eight years for degrees up to 90 hours. This
regulation applies to work being transferred from another
institution as well as to work done at ACU.
Auditing a Class
Students who audit a class are normally charged the audit fee
according to the university billing practice. Students sometimes
later wish to change the audit to a course grade. However, this
practice is not permitted.
Dismissal
The ACU Graduate School, through action of the graduate
dean, reserves the right to refuse continued enrollment to any
student who is negligent in conforming to student regulations or
academic standards.
Exception Requests
A student must make a written request for an exception to anyGraduate School policy. For example, a student might wish to
request to take additional hours in a given semester or summer
term, to transfer more than the maximum number of hours from
another institution, to extend his or her maximum time to
complete the graduate degree, or some other exception to
policy.
Petition forms are available in department offices or in the
Graduate School. The student should state the request and
provide any necessary supporting material. The form must
first be submitted for approval to the graduate advisor, and
then will be forwarded to the graduate dean for evaluation and
consideration. Most of these requests will be presented to the
Graduate Council for approval. The decision of the Graduate
Council is final.
Grade Appeals/Grievances
The university has a procedure for dispute resolution. In
general, the order of resolution is to begin at the initial level of
the dispute. Usually, the student should attempt to resolve the
dispute with the professor in question or with the advisor, if it is
a program matter. The student may then go to the department
chair who normally resolves all disputes within the department.
The student, however, may appeal the department chair's
decision to the college dean, then to the graduate dean and
finally to the provost whose decision is final.
Preparing for Graduation
Graduation Application
A degree candidate must request, complete and return an
application for graduation to the Graduate School. Deadlines
for filing an application are:
May graduation: March 1
August graduation: June 1
December graduation: October 1
Any student who does not complete graduation requirements
during the semester for which he or she has filed must re-
apply for a later graduation date. Degrees are posted on the
student's transcript for the term in which all requirements have
been completed. Diplomas are mailed to students after the
degree is posted (approximately two months after
commencement).
Comprehensive or Thesis Examination Requirements
In addition to regular course examinations, most programs
require students to pass a comprehensive examination over
the major field. Graduate students who write a thesis must
"defend" the thesis in an oral examination.
Generally, the comprehensive exam or thesis examination
should be arranged through the department four weeks before
graduation. However, some programs have specific examin-
ation dates. The graduate student should consult his or her
graduate advisor for specificdepartmental examination
requirements and schedules, noting that summer schedules can
be difficult scheduling times. The student should obtain a
Comprehensive Examination Application from the Graduate
School before the examination date. After the exam, the
department returns the form to the Graduate School to report
examination results.172
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