New York University Bulletin - Gallatin School of Individualized ...

GALLATIN SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDYWhile the student is on probation, certain conditions and restrictions may be placed onhis or her academic program. For example, the student may be prohibited from taking acourse outside of NYU or registering for independent studies, tutorials, internships or privatelessons.The committee may also limit the maximum number of units per term forwhich the student can register.Students on probation cannot participate in extracurricular activities, hold office in anyUniversity club or organization or represent the University in any athletic or nonathleticevent. Students on probation should be aware that they are usually ineligible for financial aid.A Dean’s Hold is placed on all registration activity for students on probation.The Dean’sHold may be removed only after a probation interview.The probation letter will inform thestudent of how to schedule this interview.Academic DismissalIf a student fails to meet the terms and conditions of probation, he or she may be dismissedfrom the University. Students who are dismissed from the School for poor academic performancewill be informed in writing by registered mail.The Gallatin Faculty Committeeon Advisement and Policies will also notify the Office of the University Registrar, the Departmentof Housing, the Office of Graduate Admissions and the student’s adviser. Studentswho have paid tuition for the next term at the time of their dismissal will receive a full refundof tuition and fees.AppealA student may appeal the committee’s decision of academic dismissal if the student believeshis or her dismissal was the result of an administrative error or if the student can offer compellingreasons for his or her academic standing.The student must request an appeal within15 days from the date of the dismissal decision.This request must include a personal statementexplaining the student’s poor academic performance and showing the committeecompelling reasons why the student should not be dismissed.The student may be asked tomeet in person with the committee.The decision reached by the committee is binding.IV. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONSGallatin students belong to an interdisciplinary community of artists and scholars who valuehonest and open intellectual inquiry.This relationship depends on mutual respect, responsibilityand integrity.Failure to uphold these values will be subject to severe sanction.To learnabout the school’s complete policy and rules of procedure, please review the Academic Integritysection of the GallatinWeb site, which includes a link to a detailed description of theStudent Discipline Rules.NewYork University Bulletin 2012-2013 101