The DHI accepts only grades of “C” or better in all courses in
the curriculum. All courses in the HIA curriculum are considered
essential to further study; therefore, failure to achieve a grade of
“C” or better in any course may be cause for suspension from the
program.
Failure to achieve a grade of “C” or better in two or more
courses may be cause for suspension from the program. (Interested
parties should see the MCG Catalog regarding academic probation,
suspension and dismissal). Each faculty member determines and
communicates the system of grading used in the courses for which he
or she is responsible. Unless otherwise indicated on an applicable
course syllabus, the DHI complies with grading systems that parallel
the USG guidelines listed in USG Board of Regents Policy Manual 305:
A = 100–90; B = 89–80; C = 79–70; D = 69–60 and F = Below 60.
Academic Probation. Any undergraduate student whose
grade point average (GPA) for any semester is below 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or whose cumulative MCG GPA is below 2.0
at the end of any semester shall be considered on academic
probation (subject to the provisions of the following dismissal
and suspension policies). More stringent departmental probation
standards may be applied.
Academic Dismissal is the involuntary separation from
the university of a student who fails to maintain academic
standards. Any undergraduate student shall be dismissed whenever
he/she:
- Receives a failing grade in all academic courses in any
semester in which the student attempts more than one
academic course;
- Fails to achieve and maintain at least a 1.80
cumulative GPA for all resident work after 30 hours and
a
2.0 for all resident work at the end of any academic
year thereafter;
- Fails to achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.0 in the
semester immediately following his/her placement on
probation.
Any student dismissed for academic reasons and seeking to be
readmitted may reapply for the next regular admission date
following standard application procedures.
Where circumstances warrant, a student dismissed under the
provisions of this policy may be reinstated as a student on
probation upon written authorization of the dean and subject to
conditions of continuation established by the dean at the time
of reinstatement.
Academic suspension differs from academic dismissal in that a
time period may be stated after which return to the program may
be permitted. A student who has been suspended may be advised of
any conditions necessary for reinstatement and may be permitted
to re-enroll at the appropriate time after meeting these
conditions.
