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6. Academic Dismissal

A student who in any two semesters, consecutive or otherwise, has semester averages of below 2.800 is subject to academic dismissal.

7. Academic Average for Graduate Degrees

In the courses which a student is offering to satisfy degree requirements, a minimum standard for satisfactory work is a 3.000 average.

8. Satisfactory or Reasonable Progress

A student must make satisfactory and reasonable progress toward completion of a degree program within the Statute of Limitations for that degree. A student who is not making satisfactory or reasonable progress is subject to termination.