Academic Standing: Policy 2.18
Academic Standing, Graduate Probation, and Academic Suspension
Progress toward a degree is measured both quantitatively and qualitatively by the number of grade point hours and by the grade point. Grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the number of grade points by the grade point hours.
End of Term Standings
- Academic Good Standing
The requirement for remaining in academic good standing as a graduate student at Blue Mountain Christian University is the same as the requirement for graduation - a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (a B average) on all grade point hours attempted at Blue Mountain Christian University.
- Graduate Academic Warning
The student receives two C’s in graduate courses. This status warns students that substantial academic progress must be made toward achieving good standing, or they will not be allowed to complete their degree program.
- Suspended with Right of Appeal
Upon earning the third C, enrollment is suspended, and the student must submit a written appeal to the Graduate Council before reinstatement is considered.
Students who preregister for classes and then are suspended academically at the end of a given semester or summer term are expected to withdraw from those classes pending the outcome of their academic appeal. Students who do not appeal for reinstatement after being suspended will be withdrawn from classes for the semester or term for which they have preregistered.
Special Calculation of End-of-Term Standings - Repeating Courses
A grade of D will not count toward a graduate degree. The course, if a required one, must be repeated; however, the D is still calculated in determining the overall GPA.
Earning a Grade of F in a Graduate Course
Earning a grade of F in any graduate course will result in automatic suspension from the graduate program.
Appeals for Academic Suspension
Any student who is suspended for academic reasons has the right of appeal to the Graduate Council. Considering the full academic record, the Council will decide each case based on its own merits, the student’s rate of progress in making up deficiencies, and any special circumstances that might reflect the student’s ability and readiness to do acceptable graduate work.