Graduate

Graduate Ineligibility Policies

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  • Keywords: Graduate, Eligibility, Unsatisfactory Progress
  • Policy Number: KC-ACA-3741
  • Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
  • Revised: Spring 2019
  • Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
  • Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
  • Executive Sponsor: Provost
  • Responsible Office: School of Graduate Studies, Provost

Policy Statement

Ineligibility Following Academic Probation

In the case of ineligibility following academic probation (see Graduate Probation Policy), the graduate student may present a petition for re-enrollment to the principal graduate advisor of the student’s academic program. Petitions will be reviewed by the graduate faculty member responsible for the student’s degree program. That faculty member will make a written recommendation to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, who will approve or deny the petition. The approval or denial action may include:

  • Approval for further graduate study in the student’s current field of study and in the same classification but on a restricted probation basis (as defined in written remediation plan contract).
  • Approval for further graduate study in the student’s current field of study in a different student classification and on a restricted basis.
  • Denial for further graduate study in the student’s current field but approval for undergraduate study only.
  • Denial for further study, either graduate or undergraduate, in the student’s current field of study.

Ineligibility Due to Unsatisfactory Progress or Performance

When a department, school or program, irrespective of a student’s grade-point average, considers a graduate student’s performance to be unsatisfactory, that department, school, or program may recommend to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies that the student be reclassified or declared ineligible for further study. The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies reviews the recommendation and conveys a decision to the student, respective faculty group, and academic unit Dean.

Students who have been declared ineligible due to unsatisfactory progress or performance may appeal such decisions to the Provost, as the Chief Academic Officer of the University. Such appeals must be made in writing within 14 consecutive days after receipt of the notification to the student of the decision.

The decision of the Provost, as the Chancellor’s designated representative in such cases, is final and will be communicated in writing to the following:

  1. The student
  2. The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies
  3. The graduate faculty review group(s)
  4. The academic dean or director
  5. The Registrar

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty; All graduate students; Academic advisors; Registrar’s office personnel.

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

See Graduate Probation Policy.

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp

Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499;

Phone: 816-235-1125; Fax: 816-235-5513; Email: registrar@umkc.eduUMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/

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History & Updates

Appendices

Graduate Probation Policy

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  • Keywords: Graduate, GPA, Probation
  • Policy Number: KC-ACA-3740
  • Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
  • Revised: Spring 2019
  • Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
  • Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
  • Executive Sponsor: Provost
  • Responsible Office: Registration and Records

Policy Statement

Graduate students, regardless of classification, must maintain a 3.0 (B) grade-point average (GPA) in all coursework taken for graduate credit at UMKC and must meet any additional academic requirements imposed by the school, department or program. Students are responsible for keeping apprised of their academic status by referring to term grades and their permanent academic record on file in the UMKC Registration and Records Office.

Whenever the cumulative GPA for UMKC courses taken for graduate credit by a graduate student of any classification falls below 3.0, the student’s status for the next term becomes: “On Probation – See principal graduate advisor.” (Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students will be directed to consult their interim advisor or research advisor.) The principal graduate advisor, interim advisor or research advisor will review the student’s progress and provide counsel, and the following conditions apply:

  1. While on probation, a graduate student must achieve a 3.0 term GPA in order to enroll for the following term.
  2. A graduate student on probation who is not restored to good academic standing by the end of two successive regular semesters following the term in which the cumulative GPA fell below 3.0 will be declared ineligible. See the Graduate Ineligibility Policy.
  3. A graduate student on probation will not be restored to good standing until a cumulative graduate-credit GPA of at least 3.0 is achieved.

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who should Read this Policy?

All faculty; All graduate students; Academic advisors; School of Graduate Studies; Registrar

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

If a student is deemed ineligible while on probation, the Graduate Ineligibility Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of students and programs.

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp

Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499;

Phone: 816-235-1125; Fax: 816-235-5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu

UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/

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Graduate Doctoral Advisor/Supervisory Committee Policy

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  • Keywords: Graduate, Doctoral, Advisor, Committee, Dissertation Committee
  • Policy Number: KC-ACA-3780
  • Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
  • Revised: Spring 2019
  • Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
  • Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
  • Executive Sponsor: Provost
  • Responsible Office: School of Graduate Studies, Academic Units

Policy Statement

Upon admission to a doctoral program, all students will be assigned a doctoral advisor who functions as a mentor and guides the student in the completion of degree requirements and scholarly work. A temporary advisor (e.g., program director) can be assigned initially in programs that assign doctoral (research) advisors after the completion of rotations or other developmental experiences. Normally, the doctoral advisor will serve as the dissertation committee chair, once the student reaches doctoral candidacy. The dissertation committee must be chaired by a member of the UMKC doctoral faculty. In some cases, following the procedures of the specific program, the doctoral advisor need not be the dissertation committee chair but must be, at a minimum, either a graduate faculty or adjunct graduate faculty member.

Ph.D., Ed.D., and D.M.A. student dissertation committees must have at least four members. The majority of the members must be doctoral faculty or regular graduate faculty members.

See the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. academic regulations for additional specifications for Interdisciplinary Ph.D. supervisory committees.

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty; Academic advisors; Doctoral Program personnel; All doctoral students.

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

Contacts

School of Graduate Studies: https://sgs.umkc.edu/

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History & Updates

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Graduate Foreign Language Proficiency Policy

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  • Keywords: Graduate, Foreign Language
  • Policy Number: KC-ACA-3791
  • Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
  • Revised: Spring 2019
  • Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
  • Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
  • Executive Sponsor: Provost
  • Responsible Office: Registration and Records

Policy Statement

Upon approval of one’s program, degree-seeking graduate students whose degree program requires foreign language proficiency may take the courses numbered 120, 211 or 221 (Elementary Level II, Second Year Level I or Second Year Level II) in one foreign language to fulfill the requirement. The degree program will determine what grade will be accepted to fulfill the degree requirement.

Students who already have the required level of proficiency, but no documented means of showing it, may choose to take the final exam associated with the appropriate class level to fulfill their degree program’s language requirement (course number 120, 211 or 221). After taking the exam, a letter stating the student’s results will be sent to the graduate advisor of the student’s degree program. Exams are coordinated in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty; Academic advisors; Registrar’s office personnel; All graduate students.

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp

Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499;

Phone: 816-235-1125; Fax: 816-235-5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu

UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures: http://cas.umkc.edu/foreignlanguages/

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