SOP HANDBOOK

ACADEMIC PROBATION STATUS
Academic Probation is defined as a period of time during which the student’s progress will be closely monitored by the Academic Progression & Professionalism Committee. A student will be placed on Academic Probation for any of the following reasons:

  • A quarter and/or Cumulative GPA of less than 2.0.
  • When directed to repeat a year for academic reasons.
  • One or more “F” grades in a quarter.
  • Pharmacy Intern License is on probation with the Board of Pharmacy

When a student is placed on Academic Probation, it is noted in the student’s academic file. Subsequently, notation is also made in the student’s academic file when the student is returned to “Good Standing” (i.e. is no longer on any form of Academic Probation, social, or legal probation). Academic Probation is not noted on transcripts.

When a student is placed on Academic Probation, she/he will be notified in writing by the Academic Progression and Professionalism Committee of this change in academic status and the reasons for this action. A copy of this letter will be placed in the student’s permanent file. The Academic Progression and Professionalism Committee will ascertain when the terms of the Academic Probation have been satisfied and inform the student when Academic Probation is lifted.
A first- or second-year student on Academic Probation should meet with her/his faculty advisor at least once a month.
Students on Academic Probation will be under increased supervision of the faculty and administration and may receive instructions that include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Leave of absence and vacation.
  • Reporting performance in courses to faculty committees and advisors.
  • The method by which course requirements are to be satisfied.
  • The sequences of courses to be taken or retaken, including, for example, instructions to repeat portions of the curriculum.
  • The enrollment in elective courses.
  • The involvement in school-related co-curricular activities.
  • Conduct necessary to meet standards of professionalism.

Students on Academic Probation will be described as “not in good standing” for certain purposes such as, for example:

  • Letters of recommendation
  • Scholarship programs which require that student standing be reported

Students on Academic Probation are prohibited from serving on faculty committees, from participating in student government or professional association activities or from representing the School.

The student will remain on Academic Probation until the following minimal acceptable standards are again met:

  • A first- or second-year student will be removed from Academic Probation after one quarter, provided her/his cumulative grade point average is above 2.0.
  • Third year students on Academic Probation for a clinical rotation grade of “Fail” will be removed from Academic Probation as determined by the Office of Experiential Education