Academic Disciplinary Action
Academic Misconduct
Dickinson State University does not sanction or tolerate academic misconduct by students. Academic misconduct such as cheating on exams, plagiarism, etc. is defined in the Dickinson State University Student Code of Conduct.
When the instructor has substantial evidence that such academic misconduct has occurred, the instructor can determine the degree of penalty within his/her jurisdiction with regard to the course in which the misconduct occurred. Such penalties may range from a verbal warning to failure of the course. Proven gross academic misconduct by students may result in disciplinary actions that go beyond academic sanctions within the course. These actions may be severe such as expulsion from an academic program, and in extreme cases, expulsion from the University.
If the student does not agree with the instructor’s allegation of academic misconduct and subsequent penalty, he/she may make an informal and formal appeal through the Academic Appeals Process as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Academic Probation and Suspension
Probation: Students who do not maintain a minimum cumulative GPA) of 2.00 will be placed on probation and will remain in probationary status until a 2.00 (or higher) cumulative GPA is achieved. Student must have attempted a minimum of 12 credit hours within the semester.
Suspension: Students who have attempted at least 24 semester hours of credit and do not maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.60, may be suspended from Dickinson State University for a minimum of one regular term (Fall or Spring semester). Students receiving all F’s for a term may also be suspended. Any student who is suspended following the spring semester will not be permitted to enroll for the following summer session. After being suspended, a student may submit a written appeal to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
After a student has completed his/her suspension, or successfully appealed, he/she may re-enroll. However, if the student does not earn a minimum term GPA of 2.00 for his/her first term following the suspension, the student may be placed in suspension status again.
Transfer Students: Transfer students entering Dickinson State University with a GPA below the listed minimum standards will be placed on academic probation at the time of enrollment. The institutional probation and/or suspension policy will apply at the end of the transfer student’s first term (excluding summer session). For further information, contact the Office of Academic Records.