Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Policies
Satisfactory Academic Progress
All matriculated students pursuing a program of study must be in good academic standing and must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward graduation. To this end, three standards are required:
1. Qualitative Standard (Grade-Based GPA)
In pursuit of graduation, students must achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C") or better in the Massage Therapy Program and a GPA of 3.0 ("B") in both Graduate School of Oriental Medicine programs. Students are evaluated at the end of each trimester and are expected to maintain the minimum cumulative GPA for their program.
2. Quantitative Standard (Pace of Progression)
Undergraduate and Graduate students must complete a minimum of 67% of their attempted courses. All hours for which a student has incurred a financial obligation are included in "credit hours attempted."
3. Minimum / Maximum Timeframe Standard
Regardless of enrollment status (full-time or part-time), the maximum timeframe to complete any undergraduate program cannot exceed 150% of the published length of the program measured in credit hours attempted. The maximum timeframe to complete either program in the Graduate School of Oriental Medicine cannot exceed 200% of the published length of the program in credit hours attempted.
Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
The College encourages students to take every appropriate action necessary to ensure academic success. Students whose academic performance falls below the required standards are notified and given an Academic Warning. If a student does not meet the required standards after receiving an Academic Warning, the student will be placed on Academic Probation.
Academic Warning
An Academic Warning provides one (1) trimester for the student to improve their standing. If the required standards are not met in the following trimester, the student will be placed on Academic Probation until the requirement is met.
Academic Probation
Students will be placed on Academic Probation after one (1) trimester of Academic Warning if the student is unable to return to good academic standing. Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress may affect a student's continued financial aid eligibility. Students on Academic Probation are not eligible for financial aid.
When a student is placed on Academic Probation, the Office of Financial Aid will notify the student of changes to their financial aid. The Office of Student Services will contact the student and meet with them to discuss the terms of Academic Probation. The student will be informed of all means of academic and personal assistance available during the probationary period, including tutoring, study groups, academic advisement, and workshops.
The program Dean and Student Services may require additional meetings with the student to assess academic progress throughout the probationary period. Students placed on Academic Probation must register for a reduced course load.
Academic Dismissal
By the end of the Academic Probation period, if the student has not demonstrated significant progress as determined by the program Dean, or did not meet the requirements and conditions for probation established by the program Dean or the Office of Student Services, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Right to Appeal
A student may submit a written appeal to the Office of Student Services requesting an extension of the probationary term for one additional trimester. A student who is dismissed from the program has the right to appeal the decision for Academic Dismissal by submitting a written appeal to the Office of Student Services. An extension of the probationary period can be approved through a Committee of Academic Policy meeting, held at the student's request.
Reinstatement
A student whose enrollment has been terminated due to lack of satisfactory academic progress may apply to be re-admitted after a minimum of one trimester. Re-admittance is at the discretion of the ad hoc Admissions Committee, which will determine if any special conditions are required.
A student who is re-admitted will be required to enroll under the terms of the current College catalog and enrollment agreement. Admittance is not guaranteed. The student will be responsible for any cost increases or courses that have been added to the program since their previous enrollment.
The College will maintain a student's earned credits and grades in didactic classes for a period of up to two years. After this two-year period, the student may only be entitled to the credit previously earned based on written or practical exams. For technique classes, the College may require the student to re-take practical exams.
Upon re-admittance, a student must reapply for financial aid.
Contact
Office of Student Services
student.services@nycollege.edu
(516) 360-2923 · 1-800-922-7337 ext. 507
Office of the Registrar
Policy sourced from the NYCHP Student Handbook. Refer to the 2023–2026 College Catalog (updated March 2026) for graduation GPA requirements and related academic standards.