A student will be retained continuously in the program until completion of the degree providing the following conditions are met:
The student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Should the student's GPA fall below that mark, a period of one semester will be allowed to correct the deficiency. At the discretion of the Chair and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies, this period may be extended one additional semester.
The student must demonstrate satisfactory progress in fulfilling the graduation requirements.
A student on an assistantship or fellowship will receive financial support through the fifth year in the program provided satisfactory progress is made toward the degree and provided that the student perform satisfactorily as a graduate teaching/research assistant or graduate instructor.
