The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy requires a student to maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) for both term and cumulative with 18 credits per academic year. A student receiving a term GPA below a 3.0 during one term, they will receive an advising warning from the Academic Office stating that the student’s GPA has fallen below a 3.0 by the second week of the following term.

 

If a student does not maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for a second term, the student is placed on academic probation.  Every student placed on academic probation will be notified in writing by the Academic Office within two weeks from the final submission of grades. Each student placed on probation should arrange to meet with the Registrar to develop a plan to improve their GPA above the minimum required (e.g., retaking courses with low or failing grades, taking fewer courses each term).  If the student makes satisfactory academic progress during the subsequent term they will be removed from academic probation.  A student remaining on academic probation for two consecutive terms may be suspended from MHGS and will forfeit their financial aid. A decision to suspend a student will be communicated to the student within two weeks of the final submission of grades. If a student is suspended for failure to make satisfactory academic progress, they will not be allowed to enroll in classes for a minimum of three terms. 

 

Student Financial Services will also send a letter to students by the 3^rd week of the following term.

 

The student may appeal a suspension decision by submitting a written letter of appeal to the Academic Policies Committee within 30 days of receiving notice that they have been suspended from MHGS.  The student must demonstrate to the Committee that exceptional circumstances were involved and provide evidence indicating that they can raise the grade point average within one term. If the Committee fails to approve the petition, the student is required to withdraw from classes for a minimum of three terms. The Committee may also request that the student fulfill other requirements while suspended.