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DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

Article 20

A student will be dismissed from the University in either of the following situations:
a. The student receives a maximum of three consecutive academic probations for
having a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 out of 5.00, or 1.00 out of 4.00. Based
on the recommendations of the College Council, the University Council may
grant a fourth chance to a student who can improve his/her cumulative GPA by
studying the courses available.
b. A student fails to complete the graduation requirements within a maximum
additional period, equal to one-half of the period determined for his/her
graduation in the original program period. The University Council may make an
exception and award the student the opportunity to complete the graduation
requirements within an additional period of a maximum duration equal to that
specified for graduation.
c. The University Council may make an exception and give students who fall
under (a) or (b) the opportunity to complete their studies within an additional
period of two semesters.

The Rules of Implementation for Article 20
1. A student will be dismissed if he/she receives three consecutive academic
probations.
2. Based on the recommendations of the College Council, the University Council
may grant a fourth chance to a student who can improve his/her cumulative GPA.
3. A student will be dismissed if he/she fails to complete the graduation requirements
within a maximum additional period equal to one-half of the period determined
for his/her graduation in the original program period.
4. The University Council may make an exception and give a student the opportunity
to complete the graduation requirements within an additional period of a
maximum duration equal to that specified for graduation.
5. The Admission and Registration Deanship will inform the student of his/her
dismissal and cancels his/her enrollment.
6. A dismissed student is required to obtain a clearance form from the Admission
and Registration Deanship and Accounting and have it signed by the departments
specified in Article 19.

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