Academic Probation

A student receiving a final grade of F in a course at any time during the academic year, or an end of term cumulative GPA below 2.0, will be placed on academic probation. A student who is on academic probation is prohibited from graduation or promotion to the next academic year. Academic probation must be corrected; therefore, before the student may advance or graduate. Unless the student is dismissed, the student will remain on academic probation until all academic deficiencies are corrected. Once on academic probation, the student has a required timeline to improve his/her academic deficiencies. If not corrected in the prescribed amount of time, the student will be considered for dismissal. Students who are not meeting the School’s Academic Standards will be notified by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, often before the term concludes. For senior students (third-year students), the Academic Performance Committee will recommend actions for correction of academic deficiencies as soon as it is notified that a senior has failed a course or has received an “I” grade.
 

Criteria for Academic Probation

1. A student will be placed on academic probation if s/he meets one or more of the following conditions:
   1. Receipt of a final "F" grade in any course at any time during the academic year.
   2. Receipt of a GPA less than 2.0 in courses of a year's curriculum, unless the student is dismissed.
   3. Failure to pass the Integrated National Board Dental Examination by the end of the second year will result in academic probation during the senior year (third year) until the deficiency is corrected.
   4. Failure to pass the Integrated National Board Dental Examination by the end of the third year.

Removal from Academic Probation Status

1. A student is recommended for removal from academic probation once all academic deficiencies have been corrected. The Academic Performance Committee recommends specific methods for students to improve their academic record:
   1. Remediation of specific courses.
   2. Repetition of the academic year in its entirety.
   3. Correction of National Board deficiencies.
2. A student no longer on academic probation is eligible for promotion to the next academic year or for graduation.
3. If the student does not improve his/her academic record in the prescribed time period to allow removal from academic probation status, the student will be considered for dismissal.