Satisfactory Academic Progress

The C, or 2.00 average, is the mark of acceptable work and good standing for the Bachelor’s program. The B, or 3.00 average, is the mark of acceptable work and good standing for the Master’s program.

The Shiloh University grade point average is used to determine academic standing. If a student’s average is below the standard for the program in which the student is enrolled, he or she will be placed on academic probation (more information below).

Shiloh University has established a maximum time frame of 5 years in which to earn a bachelor’s degree based on full-time enrollment status. Part-time students have 10 years to earn their bachelor’s degree.

For students enrolled in graduate programs, the maximum time to complete a 2-year degree is 3 years based on full-time enrollment status. Part-time students have 7 years. The maximum time to complete a 3-year degree is 4 years for full-time enrollment status. Part-time students have 10 years.

Any extension beyond the time limit for a program requires the submission of a completion plan and approval by the Academic Council. Such extensions are not automatic. The completion plan must give a schedule for the completion of remaining courses within a reasonable time.

Academic Probation

Academic probation is meant to be an early warning that a student is not making satisfactory progress toward graduation, and may be (but is not automatically) subject to dismissal at a future date.

Undergraduate:
After 18 credits (semester hours), if an undergraduate student’s cumulative grade point average falls below the minimum acceptable standard (2.0), the student shall be warned and placed on academic probation for the next 18 credits of study. Students may repeat a course one time only to improve a grade of C (2.0) or below. When the student’s cumulative grade point average reaches the minimum acceptable level or above, he/she will be removed from academic probation.

Graduate:
When a graduate student’s cumulative grade point average falls below the minimum acceptable standard (3.0), the student shall be warned and placed on academic probation for the next 9 credits of study. Students may repeat a course one time only to improve a grade of C (2.0) or below. In order for a graduate student to be removed from academic probation, the student’s cumulative grade point average must be raised to 3.0 or higher.

A notice of academic probation is placed on the student’s grade report for each applicable enrollment period. The notice is removed when a student is no longer on probation. Since academic probation is a remedial action, individuals placed on academic probation may receive academic counseling from a Shiloh University academic advisor to explore possible reasons and/or solutions to the student’s academic performance. If necessary, a student’s course sequence plan will be revised.

Academic Dismissal

Undergraduate: 
If after completing the additional 18 credits of study the undergraduate student on academic probation does not have the required cumulative GPA for his/her program, he/she shall be subject to dismissal. The Academic Dean or Dean’s designee will notify the student, in writing, of the dismissal.

Graduate:
If after completing the additional 9 credits of study the graduate student on academic probation does not have the required cumulative GPA for his/her program, he/she shall be subject to dismissal. The Academic Dean or Dean’s designee will notify the student, in writing, of the dismissal.

Petition for Reinstatement

Students who have been dismissed may petition for reinstatement through the University, after one academic year, unless other criteria for possible reinstatement were contained in the dismissal letter. All petitions for reinstatement will be considered on an individual basis. Reinstatement will be granted only on a petition demonstrating that there is a strong likelihood that the student possesses motivation and capacity to successfully complete the academic requirements. The Academic Dean or Dean’s designee shall notify the student in writing of the University’s decision regarding reinstatement. Students who are reinstated shall be required to comply with any conditions set forth in the letter of reinstatement.

A copy of all reinstatement forms and letters regarding academic status will be sent to the Registrar’s Office to be placed in the student’s university file.