Retention Policies

Academic Standing

A graduate student is required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in all graduate coursework attempted to be considered in good standing. If a student’s cumulative graduate GPA falls below a 3.00, the student is automatically placed on probation.

A student on probation must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA each term of enrollment while on probation to remain in good standing. A student must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.00 to be removed from probation.

Failure to maintain a 3.0 GPA in a semester of probation will result in automatic suspension from graduate studies for one semester (fall, spring, or summer). Reinstatement requires re-application for admission. A second such suspension results in permanent dismissal from graduate study at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Appeal for Immediate Readmission after Suspension

Students who feel they have had extraordinary personal circumstances which contributed to their academic difficulties may petition for immediate reinstatement by requesting an “Application for Academic Appeal” from the Office of Graduate Studies. If approved by the Graduate Council, the student will be reinstated for one semester on a probationary basis and must meet retention requirements at the end of the semester for continued enrollment. Appeal decisions by the Graduate Council are final.