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Departmental
Information Campus Organizations Student
Government Association Constitution Student
Rights and Responsibilities/Student Life Regulations General Information Student
Activity Fee Each spring, any student
organization requesting funding from the student activity fee must submit a
budget request to the Student Government Association. The Student Government
Association has primary responsibility for determining how student activity
funds will be spent for the next year. Once the Student Government
Association completes its budget, it forwards it to the Student Life
Committee, the Vice President for Student & Enrollment Services and the
President for final approval. The President of the University is ultimately responsible
for the student activity budget. The Dean of Students works with each funded
activity in terms of proper purchasing and expenditure procedures. All
requests for expenditures are processed by the University Business Office
which maintains final record keeping authority over the student activity
budgets. Further questions about
the student activity fees or budgets should be directed to the Dean of
Students at 678-915-7374. Student
Athletic Fee Student
Development Services for Distance Learning Programs Advising and mentoring
activities are the primary responsibility of the faculty participating in
distance learning programs. Other assistance is provided by personnel in each
of the functional areas which include counseling services, career services,
disability services, and financial aid. Several campus-based activities are
funded by separate mandatory fees which are not charged to students
participating in distance learning programs. These activities include social
and cultural events, student organizations, recreational sports, health and
wellness programs, housing/resident life and intercollegiate athletics. The
activities are appropriately not available at off-campus locations. ID
Cards ID cards are used to:
Frozen
Records 1.
Failure
to pay campus traffic or library fines 2.
Failure
to pay financial aid obligations 3.
Passing
a "bad check" through the University 4.
Non-payment
of institutional fees or residence hall rent 5.
Non-payment
of accrued health services obligations 6.
Failure
to return equipment to an academic or non-academic department 7.
Disciplinary
reasons 8.
Academic
dismissal 9.
Failure
to satisfy Regents’ Test obligation 10.
Failure
to satisfy CPC requirements To avoid
"frozen" status it is important to be current with your obligations
to the University. If your records should became
"frozen", you should promptly resolve the difficulty. If you fail
to resolve the "frozen" status, you will not be allowed to register
for classes for the next semester, transcripts of your academic work will not
be sent, you may not write checks in the business office, you may not be
allowed to check out books in the Library, and your automobile may be
impounded for continuous traffic violations. It is clearly to your
advantage to avoid the "frozen" record category. You may check your
"frozen" status by contacting the Cashier's
Window. Emergency
Locator Service Petitions
to the Faculty Standing Committees of the Faculty 1.
Undergraduate Student Status Committee: The committee recommends the
school's admission requirements and the dismissal policy and considers
exceptions to all academic regulations stated in the University catalog
except for those matters expressly delegated to the Undergraduate Curriculum
Committee. All recommendations of the undergraduate Student Status Committee
are subject to the approval of the faculty. The following are examples of
situations handled by the status committee: a.
Reinstatement
after academic dismissal b.
Awarding
the grade of "W" for withdrawing past the announced term withdrawal
deadline c.
Term
credit hour overload authorization d.
Granting
credit for courses over ten years old e.
Requests
to remove academic terms from cumulative grade point average computation f.
Waiver
of residency requirements for graduation g.
Extension
of an "I" (incomplete) status 2.
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee: The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee receives, reviews and makes a recommendation to the
faculty on requests for curriculum modifications to existing programs or
curricula for new programs. The committee also receives petitions from
students on exceptions to the curriculum requirements for graduation and
course substitutions. A recommendation on each petition is submitted to the
faculty. 3.
Graduate Programs Committee: The Graduate Programs Committee receives, reviews, and
makes recommendations to the Faculty on requests for new graduate curricula
and modifications to existing graduate program curricula. The committee
receives petitions from graduate students on exceptions to the curriculum
requirements for graduation. The committee recommends admission requirements
for the graduate programs and the policy on academic standing and considers
exceptions to all academic regulations stated in the catalog pertaining to
graduate students. The committee is also responsible for developing policies
and procedures governing graduate programs and their administration, faculty,
organizational structure, and instructional program. Recommendations of the
committee are subject to the approval of the Faculty. Student Records Policy 1.
School
officials within the institution who are not specifically listed with standard
access but who may have been determined by the institution to have a
legitimate educational need. 2.
Authorized
federal and state authorities including state educational agencies. 3.
Accrediting
organizations who need information for their accrediting functions. 4.
Parents
of a dependent student as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 after
presentation of proper evidence of that dependency. 5.
Officials
with a lawful judicial order or subpoena provided the institution notifies
the student of the order or subpoena prior to the institution's compliance. 6.
Appropriate
persons in connection with an emergency when the information is necessary to
protect the health or safety of a student or other persons. 7.
Agencies,
sponsoring agencies, and institutions in connection with a student's
application for or receipt of financial aid. 8.
Directory
information: Southern Polytechnic maintains student information in various
forms. Students who desire that "directory information" not be
released without consent should so notify the Student Records Office in
writing. The following may be included as "directory information"
unless notification is received to the contrary: Student's
name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of
study, class schedule, current enrollment status, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic
teams, date of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent
previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. 3. Individual Privileges 3.1 Privacy Computer and Network Usage Policies (please refer to: http://www.SPSU.edu/infotech/pandp/I3.html)
No
Smoking Policy Rollerblade
and Skateboard Policy 1.
The
service drive extending from Campus Drive to the
loading area of the library, but not including the loading area of the
library. This service drive runs between the administration building and
Norton hall and does not include the pedestrian walkway closest to Norton
Hall or the stairs leading from the library loading area to the upper campus 2.
The
stage area of the outdoor amphitheater. This does not include the long
walkway extending from the academic building to the amphitheater, or the
stairs located immediately behind the stage area. Skateboard use will be
allowed only on the stage and on the seating steps associated with the stage.
It is
understood that the primary use of the service drive and the amphitheater
will prevail in the event there is a conflict over use of space. Hazing 1.
Hazing
means any situation or action which (1) recklessly or intentionally endangers
the mental or physical health or safety of a student or, (2) willfully
destroys or removes public or private property for the purposes of initiation
or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition of continued
membership in, an organization operating under the sanctions of, or
recognized as an organization by the University including, without
limitation, fraternities and sororities. 2.
Examples
of prohibited hazing follow. These examples are merely illustrative of
specific forbidden practices and are not intended to be all-inclusive. 1.
Any
brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced
calisthenics, or exposure to the elements. 2.
Forced
consumption of food, liquor, drug, or any other substance. 3.
Any
activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as
sleep deprivation, or conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment. 4.
Any
willful destruction or removal of public or private property. 5.
Placing
a member or pledge in a situation of actual or simulated peril or jeopardy. 6.
Undignified
stunts or methods, either private or public, and/or any ordeal which is in
any respect indecent or shocking. 7.
Kidnapping
or paddling. Plan
for Hazardous Weather Conditions School Closing Information When bad weather
conditions exist, only two classifications will be used relative to the
operational status of Southern Polytechnic.
The
Physical Plant and the University Police Department will be operated with
existing personnel when the campus is closed. The Library will be open, if
possible, for student use. The Student Center will be opened by the Student
Center staff; and, every effort will be made to provide food service for
on-campus residents. Affirmative
Action Southern Polytechnic State
University has established as one of its goals the implementation of
affirmative action as part of its internal policies and procedures.
Considerations related to full access for all students have become a normal
part of admissions decisions, financial aid awards and all other areas of
student affairs, including student housing, recreational programs, student
government, student organizations, academic life, and student employment. Grievance Procedures: All grievances or complaints
alleging action of a discriminatory nature are the responsibility of the
Affirmative Action Officer of the University. Matters relating to student
grievances or complaints of discrimination, however, can be directed to the
Dean of Students who will immediately coordinate his/her actions with the
Affirmative Action Officer. Upon the receipt of a grievance or complaint, the
Dean of Students and/or the Affirmative Action Officer will discuss the
grievance with the aggrieved party. During this conference, alternative
strategies will be discussed with the aim of resolving the complaint.
Initially, attempts will be made to resolve the complaint informally, and
this may include a joint conference between the accused and the aggrieved
party in an effort to negotiate an agreement between the two parties. Should
this or other informal strategies fail to resolve the complaint, a formal
hearing will be convened upon the request of the aggrieved party. The grievance panel will
depend largely upon the nature of the complaint and may include the
Student/Faculty Judicial Committee or a grievance panel chosen according to
the procedures outlined in the University’s "Equal Opportunity Grievance
Procedures". The final determination of the grievance panel will be used
by the Affirmative Action Officer in consultation with the aggrieved party. The grievance hearing
shall be conducted during normal working hours and all provisions of
procedural due process will be adhered to, including the making of a tape
recording of the proceedings. The committee’s recommendations
shall be rendered according to the principle of preponderance of evidence.
At the conclusion of the
hearing and within five working days, the hearing panel shall forward to the
Affirmative Action Officer a summary of its report and a specific
recommendation to the University for a settlement of the case. The committee
may decide that there is no substance to the charges and recommend that no
corrective action is necessary. The hearing panel will also have the right to
recommend to the University through the Affirmative Action Officer any
changes it feels necessary to correct a discriminatory practice.
The Affirmative Action Officer
will forward the hearing panel’s recommendations to the President of the
University for final action. It shall be understood that the opinions and
recommendations offered by the hearing panel to the President are advisory
and no way binding as to the recommended course of action. After
consideration of the hearing panel’s report, the President shall within five
working days make a final decision. Should the aggrieved party remain
dissatisfied with the President’s decision, appeals may be made by petition
to the Executive Secretary of the Board of Regents, pursuant to the by-laws
of the Board of Regents, Article 9, page xxvii. Sexual Harassment Policy Unwelcome sexual
advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when (1) submission to such
conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an
individual’s employment or academic advancement, (2) submission to or
rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment
decisions or academic decisions affecting such individual, (3) such conduct
has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s
work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive working or academic environment. Sexual harassment of any
member of the University community is prohibited and will subject the
offender to possible disciplinary action after compliance with procedural due
process requirements. Sexual harassment is also prohibited by the University
System of Georgia and by state and federal law. For more complete
information on the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy, please see SPSU
Policy and Procedure Manual, Section 890.0 (Sept., 1989). The policy is
available on-line at: http://www.spsu.edu/pandp/pp890~0.htm. Jeanne
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Report The law specifically
requires the reporting of violent crime, burglary, and motor vehicle theft,
as well as a summary of arrests and disciplinary referrals for liquor law
violations, drug abuse violations and weapons possessions. In compliance with this act, the statistics for the previous three years are available on the University Police Web page or you can obtain a hard copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department in Norton Dorm (Bldg. V). SPSU is now required, upon written request, to disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, or to the alleged victim's next of kin (if the victim dies as a result of the crime or offense), the final results of any institutional disciplinary proceeding dealing with that crime or offense. Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights 1.
The
right to have any and all sexual assaults against them treated with
seriousness; the right, as victims, to be treated with dignity; and the right
for campus organizations which assist such victims to be accorded
recognition. 2.
The
right to have sexual assaults committed against them investigated and
adjudicated by the duly constituted criminal and civil authorities of the
governmental entity in which the crimes occurred; and the right to the full
and prompt cooperation and assistance of campus personnel in notifying the
proper authorities. The foregoing shall be in addition to any campus
disciplinary proceedings. 3.
The
right to be free from any kind of pressure from campus
personnel that victims not report crimes committed against them to civil and
criminal authorities or to campus enforcement and disciplinary officials; or report
crimes as lesser offenses than the victims perceive them to be. 4.
The
right to be free from any kind of suggestion that campus sexual assault
victims not report, or under-report, crimes because: a. victims are somehow responsible for
the commission of crimes against them; b. victims were contributorily
negligent or assumed the risk of being assaulted; or c.
by reporting crimes, they would incur unwanted personal publicity. 5.
The
same right to legal assistance, or ability to have others present, in any
campus disciplinary proceeding that the institution permits to the accused;
and the right to be notified of the outcome of such proceeding. 6.
The
right to full and prompt cooperation from campus personnel in obtaining,
securing, and maintaining evidence (including a medical examination) as may
be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual assault in subsequent legal
proceedings. 7.
The
right to be made aware of, and assisted in exercising any options, as
provided by State and Federal laws or regulations, with regard to mandatory
testing of sexual assault suspects for communicable diseases and with regard
to notification to victims of the results of such testing. 8.
The
right to counseling from any mental health services previously established by
the institution, or by other victim-service entities, or by victims
themselves. 9.
After
campus sexual assaults have been reported, the victims of such crimes shall
have the right to require that campus personnel take the necessary steps or
actions reasonably feasible to prevent any unnecessary or unwanted contact or
proximity with alleged assailants, including immediate relocation of the
victim to safe and secure alternative housing, and transfer of classes if
requested by the victims. 10.
In
addition to the above rights, students, whether sexual assault victims or
not, have a right to habitability in campus housing and in campus
accommodations for which the University receives any compensation, direct or
indirect. Definition: For purposes of this
sub-paragraph, "habitability" shall mean an environment free from
sexual or physical intimidation, or any other continuing disruptive behavior
by persons sharing rooms or their guests, that is of
such a serious nature as would prevent a reasonable person from attaining
their educational goals. Substantiated violations of the above-listed
habitability provisions shall be corrected by campus personnel by relocation
of the complainant to acceptable, safe and secure alternative housing as soon
as practicable, unless the conditions of non-habitability demonstrate the
necessity of immediate action by campus personnel. Victims of sexual assault
can obtain assistance from University Police, the Counseling Office, Campus
Nurse, Residence Life and Judicial Programs Office, or the Dean of Students.
In addition, there are other services available in the Marietta area
including: Rape Crisis Center (770) 428-2666 24-hour
Hotline for information, counseling, and crisis intervention sponsored by the
Cobb county YWCA. Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Policy No admissions restrictions
will be applied, and no effort will be made to identify a person with AIDS
during the admission process. Students with AIDS will
not be denied assignment to a campus residence hall but specific decisions
regarding housing assignments and roommates will be made on an individual
basis utilizing medical personnel as necessary. Individuals who have AIDS
are expected to seek expert medical advice about their health condition and
are obligated to conduct themselves responsibly in the interest of protecting
others. The University will
conduct an ongoing education program for students, faculty and staff
regarding the transmission and prevention of AIDS in order to promote
rational decision-making and to minimize confusion and fear about this
disease. The University does not
have an AIDS Testing Service on campus. Individuals interested in AIDS
testing can talk with the campus nurse or contact one of the following for
assistance: AID Atlanta Cobb County Health
Department Student Medical/Administrative Withdrawals In consideration of the
Buckley Amendment (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974), parents
of dependent students can be consulted on a medical withdrawal action without
the student’s permission. Consultation with parents of independent students
can occur if knowledge of the situation is necessary to protect the health or
safety of the student or other individuals. Except in emergency
situations, a student shall, upon written request, be accorded an appropriate
hearing prior to final decision concerning his or her continued enrollment at
the University. In emergency situations where there is a foreseeable danger
that the student may be harmful to himself or herself or to other
individuals, the Dean of Students or the Director of Judicial Programs may
take immediate protective measures including interim suspension or
administrative withdrawal. An appropriate hearing to review this action will
be scheduled at a later time upon the written request of the student. When a student is
administratively withdrawn under the provisions of this policy, the student
may request that the appropriate committee (Undergraduate Student Status
Committee or Graduate Programs Committee) consider awarding the grade of
"W" for all courses in which the student is enrolled for that
respective semester. Learning
Disabilities Policy 1.
Oral
expression 2.
Listening
comprehension 3.
Written
expression 4.
Basic
reading skill 5.
Reading
comprehension 6.
Mathematics
calculation 7.
Mathematics
reasoning The
psychological evaluation should include a full-scale intelligence test, a
standardized individual achievement test, and psychoeducational
tests relevant to the problem area. Any student who suspects a
learning disability but who does not have proper documentation can schedule a
private evaluation with a qualified examiner. Documentation may be subject to
approval by the Regents Center for Learning Disorders. The LD Coordinator can
make appropriate referrals to examiners in the community, or at the Regents
Center for Learning Disorders, but the individual student will be responsible
for all related examination fees. Special services and
considerations are available through the ATTIC to any learning disabled
student at Southern Polytechnic. All such services are implemented on an
individual basis. Note: See also Departmental Section
"Learning Disabled Student Services". Disabled/Handicapped
Students Bulletin
Board Policy Political Campaign
Material and Commercial Advertising a.
With
the exceptions noted herein, the on-campus distribution of commercial
materials offered for sale or to induce sales shall be prohibited. The
distribution of newspapers shall be limited to regular subscribers or to
vending machines placed at locations approved by the Vice President for
Business and Finance. b.
Except
for items specifically ordered by students or members of the faculty or staff
for use in conducting official University activities, or for items offered to
the general public in conjunction with authorized campus events,
non-institutional persons shall be prohibited from posting, exhibiting or
distributing commercial literature and materials on campus. c.
Individuals,
including recognized candidates for public office, may distribute literature
or non-commercial materials at locations on campus which are designated by
the Office of Public Relations providing that the process of distribution
does not interfere with regularly scheduled classes or similar campus
activities or does not infringe upon the privacy of individuals. Distribution
must be in the form of personal and voluntary acceptance. Such literature may
not be placed on private property such as automobiles parked on campus. d.
All
distributed material shall clearly identify the name of the organization or
sponsoring persons and, except for official University announcements, shall
ordinarily be moved within ten days of posting. Failure to remove such
material shall be considered sufficient cause to deny future posting
privileges. Selected
Academic Regulations
The degree of class
attendance required may vary with the course or the instructor. Each
classroom/laboratory will set his or her attendance policy. Within the first
calendar week or the first laboratory meeting of the semester the instructor
will inform the students, in writing, of the attendance policy for that
class. It is the prerogative of the instructor to determine grade penalties
for absences. The instructor may reduce the course grade of any student who
fails to meet the attendance requirements as set forth in the instructor’s
attendance policy. Students should understand they are responsible for all
course material covered and that they are responsible for the academic
consequences of their absences. Students who are absent
because of participation in approved University activities such as field
trips, athletic events, etc., will be permitted to make up the work missed
during their absences. Approval of such absences will be granted by the
instructor only if advance notice in writing is given to the instructor. Should the instructor be
late in meeting a class or a laboratory period, students will wait a minimum
of fifteen minutes. If during the fifteen minutes waiting period no
notification to remain is given, students may leave without penalty.
Students who withdraw
after the midpoint of the semester are not eligible for a grade of
"W" except in cases of hardship as approved by the faculty.
Normally, students withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline date receive a
grade of "WF" for the course(s). A request for a grade of
"W" past the deadline date is properly made on a Petition to the
Faculty form available at the Office of Student Records. The petitions must
be completed, signed by the student’s major department head and bear sufficient
documentation to support the hardship. The petition is reviewed by the
Undergraduate Student Status Committee and students are advised in writing by
the Records Office as to the action taken on the petition. Students should
not assume that petitions requesting a grade of "W" will be
approved until notification of the committee action has been received. Incomplete petitions
and/or failure to follow the prescribed procedures may result in the student
not being approved for a grade of "W". The date that the completed
withdrawal form or Petition to the Faculty (if later approved) is received by
the Office of Student Records is the official date of withdrawal. No student will be allowed
to withdraw from a course after the final class day of the semester. Students withdrawing from
all classes during the refund period are entitled to a refund of a portion of
the fees paid for the course(s). Students should consult the Academic
Calendar to determine the date and amounts of refunds (if any) available. No
refund will be given to a student who partially withdraws from the
University.
Examination schedule
conflicts are to be resolved as follows: A.
The
course with the highest catalog number will reschedule the exam. B.
If
two courses share the same numerical description, then the departmental
designation first in alphabetical order reschedules the exam. Students
must inform instructors of exam conflicts at least one week prior to the
exam. If a student is scheduled
to take three or more final examinations on the same day, the student may request
his/her instructors to reschedule the exams. The procedure described above to
resolve schedule conflicts applies. The courses with the two lowest catalog
numbers are not rescheduled. (P & P 304.0 pp.3-4.)
A Excellent For
subjects including both class and laboratory work,
both portions are considered essential and the grades on each will be
combined at the end of the semester and reported as one. Failure in either
class or lab may result in failure of the entire course. A
grade of "F" is assigned also if a student is removed from class
under the provisions of the section on Academic Dishonesty. WF Withdrawal After Deadline The
following symbols are approved for use in the cases indicated, but are not
included in the calculation of the grade point averages. I
Incomplete IP In Progress S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory V Audit W Withdrawal NR Not Reported
The cumulative grade point
average may not include course for which a grade of "C" or better
has been earned previously at Southern Polytechnic State University. Quality Points are assigned as follows: For each credit hour with
a grade of A four points
Grade
Appeal Process Approved Fall, 1993 1.
The
student must notify the faculty member of his or her intent to appeal
a course grade within the semester immediately following the semester in
which he or she took the course in question. The student should discuss the
complaint with the faculty member involved as soon as possible. If the
situation remains unsettled, 2.
The
student must discuss the complaint with the department head of the
department in which the course was taken. The program head must then
discuss the complaint with the faculty member. The program head shall inform
the student and the faculty member of the recommendation. Both the student
and the faculty member have the right to appeal that recommendation to the
dean of the college or school which houses the course involved. 3.
After
listening to the complaint informally, the Dean, if requested by the
complainant, shall begin the investigation of the grade appeal case by
obtaining (if not already obtained) written statements from the student,
faculty member, and the program head. The Dean shall inform the student and
the faculty member of the Dean’s recommendation. Both the student and the
faculty member have the right to appeal that recommendation to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. 4.
The
Vice President for Academic Affairs shall inform the student and the faculty
member of any decision made by the Vice President concerning the case. Both
the student and the faculty member have the right to appeal that decision to
the President of the University. 5.
If
the recommendation is appealed to the President of the University, the
President shall inform the student, the faculty member, the program head, the
Dean, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs of the President’s
decision. The President’s decision is final. Classification of Students A student is classified at
the end of each semester by the Office of Student Records on the basis of the
number of credit hours earned toward graduation. The credit hours include all
coursework for which the student has earned University level credits at
Southern Polytechnic State University plus any transfer credits accepted by
Southern Polytechnic State University.
Full-time Students Undergraduate students enrolled
for 12 or more credit hours and graduate students enrolled for 9 or more credit
hours are considered as full-time students. Continuous Enrollment To remain continuously enrolled, a
student must not have an absence of two or more consecutive semesters of
matriculation at Southern Polytechnic State University. Academic Standing
(Undergraduate Students) It is required that each undergraduate student maintain a cumulative
grade point average of 2.00 in order to graduate. Dean’s List Students who have earned 12 or
more hours with a scholastic average of 3.50 or better for the current
semester and who are not subject to any disciplinary action shall be on the
Dean’s List, which is published each semester. Dean’s Merit List Students who have earned 9 or more
hours with a scholastic average of 3.50 or better for the current semester and
who are not subject to any disciplinary action shall be on the Dean’s Merit
List, which is published each semester. Good Standing A student eligible to enroll at
Southern Polytechnic State University is in good standing. Academic Probation A student whose cumulative grade
point average falls below 2.00 will be placed on academic probation. A student on probation may
register for a maximum of 13 credit hours unless approval of the student’s
major department head is granted to schedule additional hours (to a maximum
of 18). Continued Probation A student whose cumulative grade
point average remains below 2.00 for two or more successive semesters of
enrollment, but whose semester average is 2.00 or higher, may continue
enrollment on probation. A student on continued probation may register for a
maximum of 13 credit hours unless approval of the student’s major department
head is granted to schedule additional hours (to a maximum of 18). Academic Suspension A student whose semester grade
point average is below 2.00 and whose cumulative grade point average is below
2.00 for at least two consecutive semesters of enrollment shall be
academically suspended for unsatisfactory scholarship. Transfer students admitted
on "academic probation" and who do not attain the minimum
scholarship requirement during their first semester of attendance at Southern
Polytechnic State University shall be academically suspended for
unsatisfactory scholarship. Reinstatement A student who has been
academically suspended for the first time at Southern Polytechnic State
University must stay out at least one semester. After a break of at least one
semester, the student may seek reinstatement. Reinstatement will be granted
if the student files a Petition for Reinstatement no later than 20 working
days prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to
re-enroll. A student who has been
academically suspended for the second time at Southern Polytechnic State
University must stay out at least one year (12 months). After a break of at
least one year, the student may seek reinstatement. Reinstatement will be
granted if the student’s Petition for Reinstatement is approved by the
faculty. Completed petitions must be filed with the Office of Records no
later than 20 working days prior to the beginning of the semester in which
the student plans to re-enroll. Reinstated students will
be placed on "continued probation". Academic Dismissal After a second reinstatement, a
student whose semester grade point average is below 2.0 and whose cumulative
grade point average is below 2.00 shall be academically dismissed. A student
on academic dismissal may not apply for reinstatement. Academic Standing
(Graduate Students)
It is required that each graduate student maintain a cumulative grade point
average of 3.00 in order to graduate. A student whose cumulative
grade point average falls below 3.00 will be placed on "academic
probation." A student whose cumulative
grade point average remains below 3.00 for two or more successive semesters
of enrollment, but whose current semester average is 3.00 or higher, may
continue enrollment on probation. A student whose current semester grade point average is below 3.00 and
whose cumulative grade point average remains below 3.00 for at least two
consecutive semesters of enrollment shall be academically dismissed for
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