GPA at the end of one full year of college study must be 1.5 or higher. GPA at the end of two full years of college study must be 1.8 or higher. GPA at the end of three full years of college study must be 2.0 or higher. Beyond three years of college study the student must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average through graduation. All GPA calculations for probation and disqualification are exclusive of military science courses. Students who have been academically disqualified may apply for readmission to the University only through the Registrar’s Office and must complete the Petition for Reinstatement to study at the University.
Honesty The integrity of the academic community depends on the trustworthiness of all its members. On the part of students, honesty is assumed. Dishonesty in the form of plagiarism or cheating is not tolerated and the University maintains a clear and definite policy applying to it. Violations may result in dismissal from the University. For the complete policy, see the Student Handbook. All offenses of academic dishonesty are reported to the Associate Provost, who maintains the University’s records on these matters. For a second offense, the student is referred to the Academic Appeals Board with a recommendation for separation from the University.
Records and Transcripts Illinois Wesleyan University collects data and maintains records in order to assist staff and faculty in educational planning and to meet student needs. Unless information is necessary for the operations and programs of the University, records are not maintained. Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Illinois Wesleyan University maintains policies providing students access to their educational records and procedures for the confidentiality of all data maintained in them. Consult the Student Handbook for the statement on regulations and policies. The Office of the Registrar provides a transcript service for students and former students. A small fee is charged for this service. However, no official transcripts or other personal academic records which would not otherwise be public will be issued without the written consent of the individual involved.
Petitions Students desiring exceptions from All-University or specific degree requirements must file a petition with the Registrar setting forth the reasons for the request. Such exceptions are granted or denied by the Petition Review Committee, whose decision may be appealed to the Associate Provost.
Student Academic Appeals
Students wishing to appeal faculty decisions on final grades should first attempt to resolve their problems with the individual faculty member and the department head involved. A student who remains unsatisfied following these
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The Academic Program
