2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Each semester, the appropriate Departmental Committee or Director of each Graduate Program will review the records of Graduate students believed deficient in any of the following areas: 

1. Cumulative grade point average below 3.0 
2. A grade of “F” in a class
3. Excessive grades below the “B” level 
4. Excessive “Incomplete,” “W” or “L” grades
5. Violation of Professional or Ethical Standards
6. Failure to make satisfactory progress toward the completion of the degree

After reviewing the student’s record, the appropriate Departmental Committee or Director of each Graduate Program may choose to take one of the following actions. Written notification of the action taken should be delivered to the student in a timely fashion.

• Probation 
• Dismissal 
• Limit the number or nature of courses 
• Set a grade point average requirement 
• Require a leave of absence 
• Remove from degree candidacy 
• Take no action

A student may appeal this decision in writing to the Dean of the College within 30 days of receipt of the notice of action taken by a Department. The Dean or designee will then make a final determination based on an investigation, or a hearing with the student. (Please consult the departmental listings for the specific guidelines and procedures of each graduate program.)

Re-Admission to Suffolk University
Students re-entering after an absence of one year or more should request a special re-entry form from the Office of Graduate Admission.

For further information on any graduate programs offered at Suffolk University, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission, 8 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108-2770, (617) 573-8302. Fax Number (617) 305-1733, E-Mail: grad.admission@suffolk.edu

Pass (“P”)/Fail (“F”) Option
Practica, internships, theses and designated field experiences are taken on a pass/fail basis. Exceptions to this policy are only at the discretion of the respective Program Directors.

A Pass (“P”) grade may be applied toward fulfilling degree credits, but will not be applied toward the cumulative grade point average.

Transfer Credit
In all cases, students should consult individual departments for the requirements of a particular program. Unless otherwise stated, the general rule is that a maximum of 6 graduate credits in the field of specialization from an accredited institution will be transferable toward a master’s degree at Suffolk University. Courses offered for transfer credit must have a minimum grade of “B,” must not have been part of another earned degree, and must be declared at the time of matriculation.

A maximum of 24 graduate credits will be transferable toward a doctoral degree. A course must have a minimum grade of “B” to transfer in.

Students requesting transfer credit should see their respective program director and file such requests within the first semester of a graduate program at Suffolk University.

Residency Requirement

Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours at Suffolk University.