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Required Withdrawal

Students whose academic record shows marked weakness may be required to withdraw from their studies for one year, during which they are encouraged to identify and remedy any problems which may have contributed materially to their failure to perform up to their potential, and to reflect on their reasons for pursuing a university education. The following regulations apply to required withdrawals:

Overall Grade Point Average Below 4.0: Students who have received an Academic Warning for an overall grade point average below 4.0 and who do not meet the conditions outlined in the Academic Warning section must withdraw for 12 months.

Major Grade Point Average Below 4.0: Students who have received a Major Warning for a major grade point average below 4.0 and who do not meet the conditions outlined in the Major Warning section must withdraw for 12 months.

Grade Point Average Below 3.0: Students whose overall and/or major grade point averages have dropped below 3.0 must withdraw for 12 months.

Petition To Continue Without Interruption: Students who have been required to withdraw may submit a petition to the Faculty of Fine Arts Committee on Administrative Affairs requesting permission to continue their studies without interruption. For further information see the section on Petitions.

Reactivation after Required Withdrawal: Students who have been required to withdraw must apply for reactivation after the requisite period of absence by submitting a Reactivation form to the Office of the Registrar, West Office Building. Students who return to their studies after such a required withdrawal (as well as those who have been allowed to continue their studies by virtue of a Petition to the Committee on Administrative Affairs) receive a Debarment Warning.