Student Handbook 2010-2012
Academic Good Standing: A student at East Stroudsburg
University must achieve a minimum quality point average of 2.00 in order to maintain satisfactory academic standing.
Academic Warning: Regular matriculated students who are
below the 2.00 QPA, will be placed on academic warning. While on academic warning the student may not register for more than 13 credits in any semester nor enroll in off-campus internships.
Academic Probation: Regular matriculated students who
are on academic warning and do not raise their QPA to 2.00 after one semester will be placed on academic probation and will be granted one semester to raise the QPA to the required level. While on academic probation, the student may not register for more than 13 credits. Furthermore, students on academic probation are not eligible to compete or practice in intercollegiate athletics and may not enroll in off-campus internships.
Academic Suspension: Students who are on academic
probation and who fail to raise their QPA to the required level, and who have a QPA of less than 2.20 for the semester on probation, will be suspended from the University for a period of one calendar year. At the end of that year, the student will be eligible for readmission in an Academic Probation status. Academic suspension is not subject to appeal. However, the student will be allowed to register for no more than six credits per semester through the Continuing Education program during the suspension year.
Academic Dismissal: Students returning from academic
suspension who fail to maintain a QPA of 2.20 or better each semester until their cumulative QPA has risen to the required level, will be dismissed from the University for academic failure. At this time, they have the right to appeal to the Admissions Appeals Committee.
Appeals Process: A student who has been dismissed
from the University for academic failure may appeal the dismissal by submitting a letter to the Admissions Appeals Committee. This letter must include why the student was unsuccessful in previous academic experiences and why he/ she feels that future academic endeavors will be successful. The committee will review the letter, review the academic record, and conduct an interview with the student, and then either uphold the dismissal or approve a reinstatement under stipulated conditions.
Transfer Students: Transfer credits will not be counted in
determining academic jeopardy for a transfer student’s first semester on campus. That is, transfer students will not be in academic jeopardy following their first semester on campus unless their grade point average is below 2.00.
Dean’s List Each semester the Dean’s List will include students who, during the preceding semester, have passed at least 12 semester hours of work and who have earned a quality point average of 3.50 or above. Note: Academic policies are subject to change. Students should refer to the current Undergraduate Catalog or check with their academic adviser to obtain updated information.
Residence Requirements East Stroudsburg’s minimum residence requirement for a baccalaureate degree is as follows: Undergraduate students need to complete 30 of their last 45 semester hours/credits of work at East Stroudsburg University in order to earn an ESU degree. (Individual departments also may have a residence requirement in the major.) Masters/Graduate students need to complete 2/3 of their degree requirements at the University in order to be issued a degree from ESU.
Advanced Placement East Stroudsburg University permits students to earn credit toward the baccalaureate degree by successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination. Students currently enrolled in high school should contact their guidance counselor about the Advanced Placement Examination. A grade of ‘3’ or higher on any of these examinations will be counted for three semester hours by East Stroudsburg University. Go online to www.esu.edu for more information about the courses for which you may receive credit.
College-Level Examination Program The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students to earn college credit by examination. The General Examinations of CLEP (English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences-History) may be taken to apply toward the General Education pattern of courses at East Stroudsburg University. Such examinations must be passed at the 50th percentile. The following limit shall be applied to the number of credits that may be earned in General Examinations: English Composition...............................................................3 credits Humanities....................................................................................6 credits Mathematics................................................................................3 credits Natural Sciences........................................................................6 credits Social Sciences-History..........................................................6 credits Total
24 credits
Subject matter examinations may also be taken under the CLEP program. These examinations must also be passed at the 50th percentile. Students shall not be given credit for both General and Subject examinations in the same areas. Normally, CLEP examinations may not be counted toward the student’s major field of study. Interested students should contact the College Entrance Examination Board to schedule a test.
University Leadership and Service Awards The University Leadership and Service Awards recognize outstanding student leaders who have made a positive impact on campus. To be eligible, a student must be a graduating senior enrolled at ESU for at least two years, with a minimum cumulative average of 2.6; adhered to the Student Code of Conduct (not on probation during junior and/or senior year); and held leadership positions in extracurricular activities on the campus including the Student Activity Association, campus approved clubs, dramatics, athletics, and special leadership experience such as University committees appointed by the President. Points are accumulated based on offices held in organizations. Recommendations are solicited from the adviser of each organization.
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