Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP)
Windsor University implements and consistently applies a satisfactory academic progress policy and discloses this policy to students.Standards for measuring satisfactory academic progress include qualitative and quantitative standards used for the evaluation of student progress.
The institution takes appropriate action if students fail to meet the institution’s minimum standards of progress. Students are informed of their academic progress and standing in the program at regular intervals throughout their enrollment.
Quantitative Standards
Completion Rate
Definition: The percentage of courses that are completed as compared to attempted courses.
Criteria: The student must complete not less than sixty-seven (67%) of the attempted courses. This is done by dividing the sum of the number of credit hours that a candidate has completed by the credit hours attempted.
Time Frame
This must be as follows, the minimum time that the students are allowed within the university to complete the MBA program is 20 months but has an allowed time of 30 months at most. This is usually defined as 150 percent of the metrics set for the standard program duration.
In respect of the accelerated 12-month MBA program, it has an allowed time of 18 months to complete at most. This is usually defined as 150 percent of the metrics set for the standard program duration.
The student can also refer to the Grading Requirements (Regular Assessment and Coursework).
Qualitative Standards
Academic Performance, Engagement, and Participation
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 (B) on a 4.0 scale
Feedback and Improvement
Regular Feedback from faculty is a key part of the qualitative standards. Students are expected to use this feedback to improve their performance continually. Success advisors also play a role in providing guidance and support to help students address any academic difficulties they encounter.
Depth of understanding
Instructors make sure that students completely understand the targeted course throughout the engagement.
Critical Thinking, Analysis, Communication Skills, Engagement, and Collaboration
Engagement in courses evaluates the student’s extent of analyzing content, which enhances critical attributes that pertain to thinking as well as communication skills.
Mentoring
When the students register, they will be assigned to a faculty mentor who will guide them. Students, in need of educational, occupational, or personal guidance and counseling, are guided by their respective supervisors. This can be the case since some students may be assigned to work under the same supervisor.
Career Guiding Workshops
Windsor University will offer career-guiding workshops that will provide comprehensive and knowledgeable steering tools to boost the students’ elements relevant to the business world. These workshops will be accessible to students upon enrollment and will always be available to them after graduating.
Monitoring and Support
Progress Tracking
Students’ performance at Windsor University is managed through data analysis concerning their academic progress. This also enables instructors to identify the students who may be experiencing difficulties in a given course to ensure that they can be offered assistance to ensure that they have a sound SAP status.
Advising and Resources
Open and consistent support of the faculty ensures that the students can consult their instructors and receive assistance on different aspects of their learning process. Advisors help students with the organization of their schedules, with course content, tackling difficulties that students face, and putting them back on track.
Evaluation and Consequences
Evaluation Period
Based on the current policies of the university, SAP is assessed at the end of each semester or academic period.
Academic Warning
Students, who do not meet SAP standards, shall be put on academic warning for the next semester. The academic warning period serves as a probationary period and will last for one semester.
Appeal Process and Clearing Probationary Status
It should be noted that academic suspension is not the same as academic probation.
- Suspension means the student cannot register for courses.
- Probation means the student may continue with limited registration privileges, usually with academic conditions in place.
Students may appeal an academic suspension by submitting an appeal letter to the Office of the Registrar, outlining:
- The circumstances that contributed to their unsatisfactory performance
- Any new or supporting documentation (e.g., medical, personal, or financial)
- A specific plan of action detailing how they intend to regain good academic standing
Clearing Probationary Status
To be removed from academic probation and return to good standing, a student must:
- Raise their cumulative GPA to at least 3.0 by the end of the probationary period
- Successfully complete at least 67% of credit hours attempted during the probationary term
- Meet the terms of their approved academic improvement plan developed with their advisor
Students who meet these criteria will be reinstated to full academic standing. Students who do not may be suspended and required to submit a formal appeal to continue their studies.
These standards ensure that students at Windsor University are consistently meeting both the qualitative and qualitative measures of academic success, thereby maintaining their eligibility to continue their studies and achieve their educational goals.
Dismissal
Students who frequently violate the University’s policies and codes of conduct will be dismissed from the program. Furthermore, students must meet the minimum requirements for all courses respectively while fulfilling the program’s graduation conditions.
Therefore, students who failed a course or are unable to graduate due to their lack of grades or attendance should re-enroll in the required courses by the next intake to achieve the graduation requirements.
However, students who failed only the capstone course may request an extension that will be decided upon case-by-case; proportional tuition fees will be charged.
Students may enroll/re-enroll a total of 2 times. Afterward, they will be dismissed. Dismissed students may be readmitted after three years from the date of dismissal. These students will be under a prohibition period, which will be decided case-by-case.