A student who is not is not progressing through the Program or is otherwise not contributing positively to the Theatre community may be placed on academic probation. Examples of conditions and behavior that may lead to academic probation include, but are not limited to:
- excessive absence from classes
- chronic tardiness
- late assignments
- unsatisfactory academic conduct
- earning a failing grade
Students will receive written notice of their probationary status in both paper and electronic form before the start of the following semester. Unless otherwise noted, academic probation lasts for the semester following the infraction; the student’s status will be reviewed at the end of that time. Students on academic probation may lose departmental scholarship funds, to be determined by the Chair, the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, and the Dean of Student and Alumni Affairs (in consultation with the Director of Academic Administration).