Probation, Suspension and Dismissal

ACADEMIC STANDING

Matriculated students are expected to make continual progress toward degree completion. To demonstrate progress toward graduation, an undergraduate student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Individual programs may have higher GPA and more stringent academic standing requirements. Please refer to the specific program student handbook for additional academic standing requirements.

Good Academic Standing: A student is in “good academic standing” when their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. The Office of Student Success and Assessment reviews students’ academic records at the end of each term to determine academic standing and provides written notifications to students not in “good academic standing.”

Academic Concern Notice: Molloy strives to support the success of every student and highlights areas of concern to the student in writing. An academic concern notice serves to bring to a student’s attention a matter related to an institutional or program-level academic policy that may impact student success. A student may receive an academic concern notice that outlines the matter that could lead to probation, suspension, and/or dismissal. The academic concern notice is maintained in the student’s permanent file of the program, and in the Office of Student Success and Assessment. This notice may be introduced in subsequent academic and/or non-academic actions involving the student.

Academic Probation: To assist students in reaching their full academic potential, probation is an opportunity to rebound to a “good academic standing.” A student will be placed on academic probation when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for the previous semester. Students may remain on probation for two (2) consecutive semesters to ensure their utilization of available student support resources. A student is no longer on academic probation when their cumulative GPA is higher than 2.0.

Students on probation are required to attend a meeting with the Dean of Student Success and Assessment and/or Academic or Special Program Director/Chair or Associate Dean, virtually or in person, to develop and/or update their individualized student success rebound plan that includes utilization of available resources or the student may be prevented from registering.

During the probationary period, a student’s participation in Molloy extracurricular activities and ability to hold appointed or elected positions may be limited (see Student Handbook for details). A probationary record may be introduced in subsequent actions.

Continued Probation: Students may be on probation for two (2) semesters when demonstrating continual improvement toward rebounding to “good academic standing.” Students on probation who are rebounding to “good academic standing” and are close to obtaining a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA the following semester may be placed on continued probation. Students on continued probation may be allowed to enroll as a part-time student. While on continued probation, if improvement is not demonstrated, a student may be subject to academic dismissal. A student is no longer on continued academic probation when their cumulative GPA is higher than 2.0.

Students on continued probation are required to attend a meeting. The same activity limitations and use of probation record apply as listed in the “Probation” section.

Students on academic probation and continued probation receive written notification.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION & DISMISSAL

A student may be academically dismissed or suspended by their program or academic school when not in “good academic standing,” and/or not meeting the program standards for progression, and/or violating academic or non-academic policies. Examples include but are not limited to multiple semesters on academic probation or continued academic probation without demonstrating improvement; classroom, field, clinical, or practicum performance; essential skills or dispositions demonstration; or integrity and student conduct violations. Students suspended or dismissed receive written notification.

Suspension: A student academically suspended may petition to return to the University as a non-matriculated student after consultation with and approval of the program and the Office of Student Success and Assessment. The student is required to reach the minimum academic requirements within a time specified by the Office of Student Success and Assessment and/or the academic program or be subject to academic dismissal. During the period of suspension, a student is excluded from attending classes and all other University privileges and activities.

Institutional Dismissal: Students academically dismissed are not eligible to enroll in courses, either part-time or full-time. Academically dismissed students are not permitted to live in University housing and no longer have the privileges provided through their Molloy Student Identification Card. Academically dismissed students may not allowed on campus or to participate in campus activities for a mandatory absence established in the dismissal.

Program Dismissal: Students who do not meet the program standards for progression in their area of study may be dismissed by the Program Director/ Chair or School Associate Dean or Dean. The Registrar's Office or the Office of Student Success and Assessment is authorized to drop the classes of dismissed students.

Students who are dismissed are financially liable for tuition and fees.

The academic suspension and/or dismissal is maintained in the student’s permanent file in the Office of the Registrar, and the Office of Student Success and Assessment, and the academic program. These may be introduced in subsequent academic and/or non-academic actions involving the student.

For additional details, see the Student Handbook.

Dismissal Reinstatement: A dismissed student is not eligible for readmission.

Appeals: Students may appeal probation, suspension and dismissal decisions and request reinstatement in writing within ten (10) days of receiving written notice to the School Dean. Students may appeal a dismissal if additional compelling evidence becomes available that was not previously considered. A dismissal appeal is considered initiated when the student first contacts in writing the School Dean, or the Dean of Student Success and Assessment. Generally, dismissal appeals that are not initiated by this deadline will not be considered.

Students appealing a dismissal must first attempt to reach a resolution on the school level. Certain programs of study and academic schools provide process details to follow, and the student should check the student handbook for their program of study or academic school.

If a resolution is not reached through the school-level process, the student may contact the Office of Student Success and Assessment in Kellenberg Hall, Room K009, or email studentsuccess@molloy.edu.