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.