Academic Disciplinary Procedures
Students are expected to maintain a 2.0 grade point average at all times. In order to graduate, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Failure to do so will result in the additional cost of class(es) to raise the GPA to 2.0. FIDM academically disciplines students who fail to maintain the standard 2.0 cumulative grade point average, as follows:
Below are the academic disciplinary stages for students that fail to maintain the standard of 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
| Academic Disciplinary Stages | |
|---|---|
| Academic Warning | Quarterly GPA falls below a 2.0, but the cumulative GPA remains 2.0 or higher |
| Academic Probation* | Cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 |
| Academic Dismissal** | Cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 while on Academic Probation. Student must apply for reinstatement. |
| Academic Disqualification | Quarterly and cumulative GPA below 2.0 in any quarter subsequent to reinstatement |
* While a student is on probation and earns at least a 2.0 GPA for the quarter, but the cumulative is still below a 2.0 GPA. the student will remain on probation.
** To be reinstated, students must submit a letter to the Education Department explaining their academic record and requesting readmission. A final decision is determined by the College Review Board. Once approved to return from dismissal, the return is expected within a year or the student will be subject to an additional meeting with the College Review Board.
