Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Minimum Academic Achievement

Master's Degree: Students must achieve cumulative grade point averages (CGPAs) of the following: 2.25 at 25% of the maximum time frame; 2.5 at the midpoint of the maximum time frame; and a 3.0 at the maximum time frame.  A student whose CGPA is below 2.5 at 50% of the maximum time frame is not eligible for probation and will be suspended for one quarter.

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Effects on SAP for Change of Program or Additional Credential

Any student who changes programs should be aware that all credit hours attempted, regardless of the program, will count toward satisfactory progress until the student graduates. A student who graduates from one program at New Western University, and wishes to earn another degree, diploma, or certificate from NWU will be allowed to complete a new program within a new 150 percent time frame. Any student pursuing a double major may attempt 150 percent of the number of units required to complete ONLY one degree.

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Implications of Transfer Credit on SAP

Types of courses and credits included in the Satisfactory Academic Progress calculation are:

• All New Western University courses enrolled through the add/drop period

• Repeated coursework

All transferable courses from other colleges and universities are included in the attempted units for the calculation of Maximum time frame but not counted towards GPA calculation.

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Academic Probation and Termination

Any student who does not maintain a satisfactory GPA or who otherwise jeopardizes their academic standing will be placed on quarterly probation and given the opportunity to strengthen their satisfactory academic progress.  The student on probation will be counseled and given assistance, if needed, to improve his/her GPA.  At the end of the probationary period, if the academic record is not in compliance with the standards of satisfactory progress, the student will be suspended or dismissed.

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Mitigating Circumstances

The Academic Dean may waive the Standards of Satisfactory Progress for circumstances of personal illness, unusual family responsibilities, military service, unexpected consequences arising in their homeland, or other significant occurrence outside the control of the student, as long as they are not on federal financial aid.  These circumstances must be documented by the student to demonstrate that the cited circumstances have had an adverse impact on their performance.  No waivers will be provided for graduation requirements.