4 - Academic Review Procedures
3.1 Academic Standards Review
Student academic and clinical performance is evaluated by the program faculty at mid-term of each semester.
- Oral Warning: Students exhibiting poor performance in a course (<B-) or clinical experience (fail) will first receive an oral warning during a mid-term meeting with their instructor. The warning will describe the student’s current academic status and the potential consequences for not improving their performance within a specified timeframe. Support and resources will be offered to the student and facilitated by the CSD Department. Following the meeting, a summary of the conversation will be provided to the student via email and placed in the student’s file within the Department.
- Written Notice: If the student’s performance did not improve at the end of the semester, a written notice will be issued. The student’s instructor or advisor will prepare a letter/memo to the student describing the academic performance issue that was not resolved, the consequences and/or potential consequences, and, if applicable, disciplinary action.
Likewise, students who were performing well at midterm but ultimately receive a course grade below B- will receive a simultaneous oral and written notification.
Potential disciplinary actions for poor academic/clinic performance include sanctions within, and/or dismissal, from the program.
- Sanction: Poor academic/clinical performance requiring the student to repeat a course or clinical experience, will require revision of the program of study. Revisions include delayed clinical placements, repeating coursework, and delayed graduation. Additional costs associated with revisions to the program of study are the responsibility of the student.
- Dismissal: A student's poor academic or clinical performance may require removal from program. To initiate a dismissal, the Program Director will submit documentation of the student’s performance to the chair of the CSD Department. The chair will form a review committee to consider the dismissal. The student may provide a written explanation for consideration. The committee will make their decision within 5 business days of receiving the dismissal request. The student will be informed in writing of the committee’s decision within 5 days. A copy of the written decision will be placed in the student's Department and Institute file.
See section 2.2 and 2.3 for details regarding required academic standards.
3.2 Academic Support Services
The Institute provides a wide range of academic and career services. A detailed list of these services are available in the Institute Catalog. MGH Institute of Health Professions - Academic Support and Career Services
3.3 Academic Probation
A student on academic probation for a cumulative GPA <3.0 must regain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better within the next semester or be subject to dismissal from the program. See the Institute Catalog for implications to financial aid. MGH Institute of Health Professions - Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress,