ACADEMIC PROBATION A student is placed on Academic Probation if his or her CGPA falls below the noted Probation CGPA noted below. This probationary status may immediately affect his/her participation in academic activities as well as his/her financial aid package. Students have two semesters of attendance to raise their CGPA to an appropriate level in order to be removed from Academic Probation. Students on Academic Probation will be notified in writing by the Registrar's Office to meet with the Dean of Students, review committee, and/or appropriate faculty members to create a plan which would likely include tutoring, strategic course selection, and other changes in study habits.
Hours toward GPA*
Good Standing CGPA
Academic Review
Probation CGPA
9-15 credits 16-24 credits 25+ credits
2.0 2.0 2.0
1.50-1.99 1.75-1.99 N/A
below 1.50 below 1.75 below 2.00
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL & READMISSION A student who does not raise his or her CGPA above probation after two semesters of attendance will be dismissed for one calendar year. Students will be notified in writing by the Office of the Registrar and may consider the Academic Appeals Procedure. After one year of inactive status, a student may return with an incoming cohort and will be placed on probation. Student may be required to complete additional time sensitive program requirements due to the dismissal. After two years of inactive status, the student may choose to take advantage of the New Beginning Option.
ACADEMIC APPEALS PROCESS NMI has established the following system for an appeal of an academic dismissal. • • • • • • •
The Registrar will notify the student of dismissal by mail or email and explain the right to appeal and the procedures to follow. A student who wishes to appeal may write to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) explaining his/her reason for appeal. The student shall meet with the CAO and one instructor to discuss the reasons for dismissal and reason for appeal The meeting shall conclude with the student being informed with the final decision of the appeal. The Registrar shall serve as resource personnel in this matter. The CAO shall arrange for student support services if student is reinstated. If student is not satisfied with the CAO’s decision, he/she shall appeal to the Office of the President If a student returns after academic dismissal, they will be enrolled in the next cohort and will be required to repeat the semester they were attending, due to the attendance policy.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES All students are expected to attend every scheduled class session. Attendance requirements and the impact of attendance on grading which are specified in the syllabus for each course are determined by the USCG and faculty members. Faculty are required to take attendance for all courses. The Student Handbook includes the attendance policy for students enrolled in the College of Maritime Science program. Because of the U.S. Coast Guard approval in lieu of sea time, maritime courses have strict unexcused absence policies. The Handbook addresses course make-ups, course withdrawals, final grades, make-up exams and late assignments. 24
