A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 for all work taken as a graduate student (i.e., while registered in the UND Graduate School) must be maintained in order to remain in satisfactory academic standing in the Graduate School; however, mere maintenance of a 3.00 GPA or better may not be considered adequate satisfactory performance. Satisfactory performance may include, but is not limited to, satisfactory research performance, a satisfactory GPA in the major, satisfactory performance in examinations, such as the comprehensive examination, or satisfactory performance in other specific program requirements.

The academic standing and progress of Degree Students will be reviewed by the departments and Faculty Advisory Committee periodically to ensure that appropriate progress is being made toward the degree. Students may be placed on probation with conditions or dismissed as a result of unsatisfactory academic performance or progress. Dismissal will be noted on the student's transcript.

The academic standing of all graduate students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.00 (2.75 for Master of Engineering program) is reviewed at the end of each academic term by the graduate dean. For such students the following action normally results:

(a) Degree Students who are in Provisional Status, Non-Degree Students and Deferred Admission Students will be dismissed.

(b) Degree Students who are in Approved Status will be placed on probation and allowed one additional registration of a maximum of twelve hours for a regular semester or six hours in a summer session. If after such a registration the GPA is still less than 3.0, the student will be dismissed.

(c) Degree Students in Qualified Status may be treated the same as Degree Students in Approved Status.