Academic and Professional Standards

Students are expected to meet all attendance and participation requirements in all studio classes. Unexcused absences, tardiness, or lack of preparation for class will not be accepted; more than three unexcused absences in any course will result in a grade of F or WF. To ensure satisfactory progress toward a degree, students must maintain a 2.3 GPA.

Students are placed on academic probation if they receive a semester GPA lower than 2.3 or a grade of F or WF for any studio course attempted. Students can satisfy the terms of their probation the following semester if their GPA is raised to 2.3 or higher and a grade of I, F, or WF is not received.

Breaches of professional conduct as well as judgment on such matters as artistic growth and development may also be the basis for probation. Failure to satisfy the terms of probation will result in dismissal.

Dean’s List
Students in the School of Art+Design who achieve a 3.75 semester GPA, based on at least 6 credits graded A+ through F (grades of P, NC, UP, SP, and CR do not apply) are awarded the honor of Dean’s List. This honor is recorded on the student’s transcript.

M.F.A. Students
The review process for graduate students in the School of Art+Design is outlined in the M.F.A. Program section.

Important! Please also refer to the general academic and professional standards that govern all students in the School of the Arts.

Updated July 29, 2008