Academic Sanctions

Students with a cumulative grade point average below required standards (3.00) must limit their course load to six (6) semester hours and are subject to an academic warning (first occurrence), and/or suspension (second occurrence). Students have the right to appeal academic suspensions and apply for readmission if they believe that failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average or expected grade achievement for continued enrollment was due to extenuating circumstances. Students may appeal academic suspension and apply for readmission to the University by adhering to the following procedure:

STEP I

Students seeking readmission must write a letter, with appropriate documentation, to the Chair of the Graduate Grievance and Appeals Committee at least four (4) working days before the official late registration period ends. The letter should be addressed to:

Chair of the Graduate Grievance and Appeals Committee

Campus Box 943

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

STEP II

Students must secure a letter containing an approved schedule of classes (not to exceed 6 semester hours) from their academic advisor and have it endorsed by the Graduate Program Coordinator and Chair.

STEP III

The Graduate Grievance and Appeals Committee will convene two (2) working days before the official late registration period ends each semester.

STEP IV

The decisions of the Graduate Grievance and Appeals Committee will be forwarded to the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the Office of the University Registrar for implementation.

Students returning after suspension will have a limited class load of not more than six (6) semester hours during the first semester of readmission and must maintain a 3.0 grade point average until they have satisfied the minimum GPA requirement.

Students who have been suspended a second time for academic reasons may not apply for readmission until one year has passed from the date of suspension.

Students who have been suspended a third time for academic reasons are permanently dismissed unless special permission is granted for readmission by the Graduate Grievance and Appeals Committee.