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Dismissal Policy

The following dismissal policy applies to graduate students: A student whose
cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below 3.0 is placed on academic
probation for the next semester; any student on academic probation has to re-
take the failed classes during the probationary period in order to raise the grade
point average. Failure to raise the GPA to a 3.0 during the probationary period will
result in academic dismissal.

The duration of the dismissal is one (1) semester; the period of dismissal for a
graduate nursing student is one (1) year. Courses taken at other institutions during
the dismissal period cannot be transferred to Bowie State University. In order to
be considered for readmission, the student must reapply to the Department and
petition the Graduate Dean with a communication of support from the
Department. A student academically dismissed is given a one-time readmission
consideration. Once readmitted, the student must retake the course or courses
that must have resulted to a drop of his/her cum grade point average to below a
3.0. The seven (7) year and five (5) year (in the case of nursing program) time
limitation for degree completion shall include all periods of dismissal. A student
dismissed for academic dishonesty is not eligible to reapply.

Policy for Testing Out of Courses

Students are allowed to test out of a maximum of two courses. The procedure for
doing so is as follows:

1. The student must write a letter to the Graduate Dean requesting
permission to take the course(s) by examination including course
title and number.
2. The Graduate Dean will appoint a committee composed of a
minimum of two (2) faculty members to coordinate and administer
the examination.
3. The student will meet with the faculty committee. The committee
will inform the student of the topics to be included in the
examination and establish an examination date.
4. The student will register and pay for the course(s) for which he/she
is seeking examination credit.
5. The examination may be written, oral and/or a demonstration before
the committee.
6. The committee will evaluate the student's performance and assign a
grade for the course to the student. The committee will enter the
student’s grade on the final grade roster.
7. If the student fails the examination, an “F” will be recorded.
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