Satisfactory Academic Progress FAQ | MS in Data Science Programme from Northwestern University: School of Professional Studies

Degree Requirements

To receive a graduate degree from SPS, students must fulfill the following requirements:

Completion of the program-specific curriculum, with
1. Adherence to policies and procedures found in Curriculum Policies and Procedures section;
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Adherence to policies on student conduct and academic integrity to the satisfaction of SPS.
Timely completion of the program and submission of graduation forms.

Academic Probation

Graduate students at SPS are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) throughout their studies and to successfully complete all classes taken each quarter. Academic probation is a warning status applied to students who do not meet these minimum expectations (programs may impose additional criteria for determining a student's academic standing). Students will be placed on academic probation if they have any of the following:

a cumulative GPA under 3.0
an F grade in a course in that term
two incomplete (Y) grades

Students receiving a notice of academic probation must carefully follow any instructions in the notice and are required to contact their academic adviser at +91 80 4718 8686 or dsp@mygreatlearning.com to develop plans to improve their academic performance.

Graduate students on academic probation will be required to meet with their academic adviser, or ability to be registered for additional courses may be delayed. Students on academic probation may be dismissed from their programme for unsatisfactory academic performance.

Dismissal from Programme

SPS graduate students are expected to maintain a 3.0 (“B” grade) cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or greater is required in order for a student to complete an SPS graduate-level academic program and be awarded their degree or certificate.

Graduate Degree Programmes

Students in SPS graduate degree programmes will be dismissed from their programme immediately under the following circumstances:

After completing two courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 1.50
After completing three courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00
After completing four courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50
After completing five courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.60
After completing six courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.70
After completing seven courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.80
After completing eight or more courses, they have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.90¹

Any SPS student may also be dismissed for:

Violating academic integrity
Violating the student code of conduct

_{1 A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or greater is required in order for a student to complete an SPS graduate-level academic program and receive a degree or certificate.}

Dismissal Appeal

Students have the option to appeal an academic dismissal by submitting a Student Affairs Appeal.

To submit a Student Affairs Appeal, use the electronic form found on the SPS website on the Forms and Documents page. Students must include a statement explaining the reason(s) for their poor academic performance as well as a plan for future academic improvement. Additional supporting documents (doctors’ notes, etc.) may be emailed to spspetitions@northwestern.edu.