Academic Catalog

12. Academic Progress

After completing the study of at least six (6) credit hours, the academic standing of a Master’s student is recorded on the transcript as either “Good” or “Probation”. A student with a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 will be considered to be of “Good” academic standing.
A student will be placed on academic probation if he/she fails to obtain by the end of any term, a CGPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, and will accordingly receive a first academic warning that will show on the student’s transcript and in the student’s portal.
The maximum study load for a student on academic probation will be reduced to three (3) credit hours in the MBA and six (6) credit hours in the LLM and M.Sc. programs. The student can register for an additional 3 credit hours-course, in which he/she has secured a failing/weak grade, with the approval of the Program Director, provided that:
- His/her CGPA was at a minimum of 2.70.
- He/she completes the allowed courses within the maximum allowed period for graduation.
The academic probation will be removed when the student’s CGPA reaches at least 3.0.
This process is repeated anytime the student’s CGPA drops below 3.0.
Courses taken as Pre-MBA/M.Sc./LLM will not be counted towards the CGPA of the degree but will be reflected in the student’s transcript (i.e. grade as Pass or Fail).
A regularly-admitted student with a CGPA below 3.0 for three consecutive terms will be dismissed from the program.
A conditionally-admitted student who has a CGPA less than 3.0 after completing six (6) graduate credit hours will be dismissed from the program.
A dismissal ruling may be discretionary postponed by the UD President upon the recommendations of the Program Director.