PDF of the 2012-2013 Academic Catalog - Scripps College

Scripps College Catalog
Academic Policies and Procedures
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rules of the student’s home college.
2. All other grievances concerning grades are handled by procedure of the college sponsoring the
course.
Academic Dishonesty
Cheating and/or plagiarism seriously violate the principles of academic integrity that Scripps
College expects its students to uphold. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated at Scripps and may
result in suspension or expulsion from the College. (See the current Guide to Student Life.)
Probation/Dismissal
The Committee on Academic Review will monitor the academic progress of all Scripps students.
At the end of each semester, the Committee will discuss any student whose semester or cumulative
grade point average falls below 6.0 (C) or who, in the judgment of the Committee, jeopardizes
progress toward the degree.
Academic Probation
A student will be placed on academic probation the first time the semester grade point average
falls below 6.0 (C). Typically, to meet the terms of probation, a student must achieve a semester
grade point average of 6.0 (C) and a passing grade in each of four, full letter-graded courses in the
first subsequent semester of enrollment. The Committee on Academic Review may choose to set
additional or course-specific probationary terms. If the student meets all of the terms of probation
but the cumulative grade point average remains below 6.0, the student will normally be continued
on academic probation until the cumulative grade point average also reaches 6.0 or higher.
The Committee on Academic Review may establish specific probationary terms for any student
who, in the judgment of the Committee, may be jeopardizing normal progress toward the degree.
Examples of normal progress in jeopardy may include:
• Not having successfully completed Writing 50 by the end of the first year;
• Not having successfully completed the 3-semester Core requirement by the end of the second
year;
• Having passed fewer than six courses at the end of two semesters of full-time enrollment; or
having passed fewer than 14 courses at the end of four semesters of full-time enrollment; or
having passed fewer than 22 courses at the end of six semesters of full-time enrollment; or similar
limited progress toward degree completion for part-time students.
• Having a major grade point average below 6.00 in courses submitted on an approved Junior or
Senior Major Form.
• Any other obstacles to timely graduation which are identified by the Committee.
Failure to meet all of the terms of academic probation will normally lead to suspension or dismissal
from the College (see below). At the discretion of the Committee on Academic Review, a student
under exceptional circumstances may be continued on a second and final probationary period.
Academic Suspension
If a student fails to meet the terms of academic probation or completes a second semester with a
grade point average below 6.0 (C), the student will usually be suspended from the College. After
at least one semester away from the College, a student who has been suspended may petition the
Committee on Academic Review for readmission on probation. The Committee will evaluate
the petition for readmission based upon evidence that the student will perform successfully if
readmitted. Such evidence may include one or more full-time terms of successful academic
performance in an equivalent academic environment, academic history, positive changes in health
or personal circumstances, and/or recommendations from Scripps or off-campus faculty or other
professionals. Such evidence, however, will not guarantee readmission by the Committee. If