A student can be considered for dismissal from the School for academic deficiencies or violation of University regulations. The Academic Performance Committee is responsible for considering students for academic dismissal.
Academic Dismissal
- An option to appear before the Academic Performance Committee will be extended to the student before a vote is taken to recommend academic dismissal. The purpose of the appearance is to inform the Committee of extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to the student's performance. The student may request that other appropriate verbal and/or written testimony regarding these circumstances be presented at this meeting. Only members of the Committee will be present when the vote for dismissal is taken.
A student will be considered for academic dismissal if she/he meet any of the following conditions:
- Receipt of a GPA less than 2.0 in courses of the year's curriculum.
- Receipt of a GPA less than 2.0 in courses of the year's curriculum after completing remediation or repetition of the academic year in its entirety.
- Unsuccessful attempt to remediate a course or courses for which an "F" grade has been given.
- Receipt of an "F" grade for a course or courses during the repeat of an academic year.
National Board Deficiency
- Failure to successfully complete all the requirements of an altered curriculum designed to correct a National Board deficiency, which includes skills maintenance, preparation for retesting, and achievement of a passing grade on the Integrated National Board Dental Examination.
Disciplinary Dismissal and Probation
- Violation of Lyon College regulations concerning standards of conduct which compromise professional integrity and/or competence will make a student eligible for dismissal. Procedures for dismissal will be governed by the guidelines contained in the Lyon College Policy Handbook. The student-led Honor Council may issue a recommendation on conduct issues remanded to it. This recommendation will go to the Academic Performance Committee.
- If not dismissed, a student may be placed on disciplinary probation. While on probation, any academic failure or professionalism relapse will be grounds for dismissal.