Policies

PhD students in the department must take required courses for a letter grade if available, and they are expected to earn a grade of B+ or better in each course taken. Any grade of B or below is considered to be less than satisfactory. Grades of B or below are reviewed by faculty, and the following actions may be taken:

• The grade stands, and the student’s academic performance is monitored to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made

• The student may be required to retake the course
  

  The principal conditions for continued registration of a graduate student are the timely and satisfactory completion of the university, department, and program requirements for the degree and fulfillment of minimum progress requirements. Failure to meet these requirements results in corrective measures, including a written warning and/or the possible dismissal from the program.