Grade point averages and academic standing designations are computed for each student at the end of each semester. Students enrolled in degree and certificate programs are required to maintain acceptable academic progress in accordance with the following definition:
Satisfactory Academic Progress
2.000 cumulative GPA:
Bachelor of Accountancy Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Degree
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Degree
3.000 cumulative GPA:
Master of Business Administration Degree
STEM Master of Business Administration Degree
Master of Science in Accountancy Degree
Master of Science in Data Analytics Degree
Master of Science in Finance Degree
Master of Science in Information Technology Degree
Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership Degree
Master of Science in Management Degree
Master of Science in Marketing Degree
Master of Science in Taxation Degree
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance Dual Degree
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management Dual Degree
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Marketing Dual Degree
STEM Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership Dual Degree
Master of Science in Accountancy and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree
Cybersecurity Certificate
Data Analytics Certificate
Global Project and Program Management Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Strategic Business Communication Certificate
Vehicle Cybersecurity Certificate
Doctor of Business Administration Degree
A student will be placed on academic probation when their admission grade point average (GPA) does not meet the minimum GPA required for their chosen degree or whenever their cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below satisfactory academic standing; either a 2.000 or 3.000 cumulative GPA, depending on their academic program.
Probation status is calculated based on cumulative credit hours attempted and grades received at Walsh College and are noted on the student’s academic transcript.
Once a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum required to maintain satisfactory academic progress, the student will be placed on academic probation.
o Bachelor's and master's level students then have three additional semesters in which to improve their cumulative GPA to a satisfactory level.
o If satisfactory academic standing is not achieved after four semesters of attendance, the student will be dismissed from Walsh College.
New students admitted on academic standing that do not meet satisfactory academic progress requirements for their degree/certificate after their first semester of enrollment will have two semesters remaining in which to improve their cumulative GPA to satisfactory level.
Re-admitted students returning on academic probation or after academic dismissal will be placed on academic standing and must meet satisfactory academic progress.
All graded semesters, including courses with grades of “W” are counted toward the maximum semesters of probationary status.
Any semester in which a student has received all “AU, N or P” grades will not be counted as one of the four semesters.
A student may elect to take a semester off while on academic probation.
Student’s academic advisor will contact student to review academic standing requirements and develop a course plan to improve their academic standing. Student is responsible for making any changes to their schedule prior to the end of the registration period for each semester.
When the student’s cumulative grade point average reaches the minimum GPA required for their degree program, the student will be in good academic standing and probation restrictions will no longer be applicable. However, all academic standing notation(s) remain on the student’s academic transcript. Students on academic probation who have not enrolled for four consecutive semesters (12 calendar months) must reapply for admission and, if readmitted, will be placed on the same level of probation as in their last semester of enrollment at Walsh College.
Doctoral students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.000. If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.000 for any given semester, the student will be placed on academic probation and will be required to meet with the doctoral program director to determine their continued viability within the program and any necessary remediation processes necessary to ensure student success.
Bachelor's and master's level students whose cumulative grade point average remains below satisfactory academic standing for four semesters of attendance will be academically dismissed from Walsh College for a period of one year.
Academic dismissal is calculated based on cumulative credit hours attempted and grades received at Walsh College. Academic dismissal is noted on the student’s academic transcript. A student who has been academically dismissed will be contacted by the director of academic advising or designee, administratively dropped from all courses and will be issued a full tuition refund including fees.
A bachelor's or master's level student may appeal an academic dismissal by submitting an appeal request. The appeal request must include supporting documentation and be sent to the director of academic advising or designee. The director of academic advising or designee will submit the appeal to the Enrollment Appeal Committee on the student's behalf and communicate the decision to the student.
A doctoral student who has failed to pass the Preliminary Exam and Proposal Presentation Defense after two attempts will be dismissed from the program. The student will be administratively dropped from all courses and will be issued a full refund including tuition and fees incurred that semester. The academic standing designation of dismissal will be noted on the student’s academic transcript.
A second dismissal from Walsh College is considered permanent. A permanent dismissal from Walsh College will terminate the student’s status at Walsh College and the student will be ineligible to enroll in courses, reapply for admission, or earn a Walsh College degree. A student who has been permanently dismissed will be contacted by the director of academic advising and administratively dropped from all courses and will be issued a full refund including tuition and fees.
A bachelor's or master's level student may appeal a permanent dismissal by submitting an appeal request. The appeal request must include supporting documentation and be sent to the director of academic advising or designee. The director of academic advising or designee will submit the appeal to the Enrollment Appeal Committee on the student's behalf and communicate the decision to the student.