Policy on Academic Standards

The following academic standards apply to all graduate degree and certificate programs of The College of Saint Rose. Students should refer to appropriate sections of this catalog for additional School and program-specific requirements.

• A student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their program to be in good academic standing.
• After earning a grade of “C” for the first time, a student will receive a letter of warning from the school dean. If the student’s cumulative grade point average is below 3.00 in their program, the letter will inform the student that he/she must return to good academic standing by the completion of the next 6 credits.
• After earning a grade of “F,” the student will receive a letter of academic dismissal from the school dean.
• For courses graded on a pass/fail basis, only (credit) courses in which a grade of “P” is earned will be applicable to the degree.
• A student may only repeat a course once in which a grade of less than “B” has been received.
• A student may repeat once a zero-credit comprehensive exam or workshop in which a grade of “F” has been received.
• The grading policy of the School in which a student’s major program resides prevails.
• The Registrar will complete a check of grades each semester to determine eligibility to continue matriculation.
• A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their program in order to graduate from that program.