Satisfactory
Academic Progress
All students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain enrolled. SAP is measured through your cumulative GPA and your rate of progression toward program completion.
What is Satisfactory Academic Progress?
All students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain enrolled at the university. Satisfactory academic progress is determined by measuring the student's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the student's rate of progress toward completion of the academic program.
Quantitative
Minimum completion rate of credit hours attempted each semester.
Qualitative
Minimum cumulative GPA and credit completion by midpoint.
Minimum Completion Rate
Standards
The quantitative component sets a minimum percentage of progress required for all enrolled courses. To remain in compliance with the SAP Policy, students must successfully complete a minimum percentage of the credit hours attempted each semester.
- Successfully complete at least 67% of credit hours attempted each semester
- Credit hour progression evaluated based on the cumulative ratio of earned to attempted credit hours
- Failure to meet standards may result in being placed on academic probation
- Students placed on probation will be notified in writing and receive academic advising
Credit hour progression is evaluated on a cumulative basis — meaning all attempted and earned hours across all terms are considered together, not just the most recent term.
CGPA & Programme-Level
Academic Standards
Academic performance is measured qualitatively through CGPA. Requirements differ by programme level — graduate and undergraduate students must meet distinct minimum standards.
Graduate Programs
MBA · Master's · DBA / Doctoral
- Students not meeting criteria placed on academic probation for the current term.
- Probation removed only by achieving CGPA of 3.0 or higher in the following term.
- Students placed on probation notified in writing and receive academic advising.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Students not meeting criteria placed on academic probation for the current academic term.
- Probation removed only by earning CGPA of 2.5 or higher in the following term.
- Students placed on probation notified in writing and receive academic advising.
Doctoral Degree Programme — Special Requirements
Additional rules apply specifically to students enrolled in doctoral degree programs (DBA)
How & When
SAP Is Evaluated
Students are evaluated at the end of each academic term to determine compliance with Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
End-of-Term Evaluation
All students are evaluated at the end of each academic term after grades are posted to determine compliance with SAP standards.
Mid-Term Failure → Immediate Probation
If a student fails a course before the term concludes, they are immediately placed on academic probation.
Probation Until Course Retaken & Passed
The student remains on academic probation until they retake and pass the failed course when it is next offered.
Second Attempt — Pass or Dismissal
If the student passes on the second attempt, academic probation is removed. If the student fails a second time, they may face academic dismissal from the university.
Maximum Allowable
Timeframe to Complete
The credit hours attempted cannot exceed 1.5 times the credit hours required to complete the program. Students exceeding this limit will be withdrawn.
| Program | Normal Duration | Max Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Research Program | 24 Months | 54 Months |
| Master's Program | 18 Months | 27 Months |
| Bachelor's Program | 36 Months | 72 Months |
Minimum CGPA to
Remain Enrolled
To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, students must meet the following minimum CGPA standards reviewed at the end of each academic term after grades are posted.
Graduate Students
MBA · Master's · DBA
CGPA is reviewed at the end of each academic term, after grades have been posted, to ensure compliance. Failure to maintain a 3.0 CGPA may result in academic probation or dismissal.
Undergraduate Students
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at the time of evaluation and/or at the end of each academic term to remain enrolled as a regular student. Failure may result in probation or dismissal.
Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirements may result in academic probation or dismissal in accordance with the university's academic policies. Students are encouraged to seek academic advising early if they anticipate difficulty.
Grade Appeal &
Change of Grade Process
This policy outlines the process to follow when a student disagrees with a grade received at the end of a course and wishes to initiate a formal grade grievance.
Purpose
Why this policy exists and what it covers
This policy is designed to inform the process to follow when a student disagrees with a grade received at the end of a course. It ensures a fair, structured, and transparent mechanism for grade review.
Policy Statements
Core rules governing grades and grade authority
Grades are the sole province of the Faculty. Once the professor reports the grade for a course to the Office of the Registrar, it is not subject to amendment without the written authorization of the faculty member and the Academic Program Director.
At the end of each academic session, grades will be made available online to students through the official institutional platform.
Students who wish to contest a grade must initiate the grade grievance process within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the grade is posted online, with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Implementation
How grade changes are processed and approved
The Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Students, Academic Directors, and Faculty will be responsible for the implementation of this policy and the supervision of its compliance.
A change in grade must be resolved by the end of the term following the term in which the grade was originally issued. Grade changes must be submitted from the faculty to the University Registrar on the official "Change of Grade Authorization Form", with the instructor's signature.
All grade changes are subject to administrative approval.
Grievance Process
How to appeal a grade beyond the program director
Complete the Student Grade Appeal Form
The student must complete the official Student Grade Appeal Form to formally initiate the process.
Submit to the Dean's Office
Send the completed form along with any supporting documentation to the Dean's Office.
Dean Reviews the Grievance
The Dean will review the grievance and inform the student of the decision in writing.
Dean's Decision Is Final
The decision of the Dean on the grade appeal is final. No further grievance process is available beyond this point.
Computation of CGPA
How your cumulative grade point average is calculated
The cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is computed by assigning every component a percentage based on its portion of the total hours comprising the student's program. Quality points are assigned to each grade given.
The CGPA will be calculated by totalling the assigned quality points across all coursework, weighted by credit hours. See the Grades & Transcripts page for the full grade scale and quality point table.
Key Deadlines
Grades are the sole province of Faculty. No changes can be made without written authorization from the faculty member AND the Academic Program Director.
VP of Academic Affairs, Dean of Students, Academic Directors, and Faculty all share responsibility for implementing and supervising this policy.
Questions About Your
Academic Standing?
Speak with your Academic Advisor or contact the Student Records Office for assistance with SAP, grade appeals, or academic probation guidance.
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