Tuition and Fees for Summer 2022 – Spring 2023

*This rate applies to undergraduate students registered for 12–19 credits. Students enrolled in more than 19 credits will be billed per credit for each additional credit at the part-time rate.

Course Fees

• ARTS 102C – P1 Encounter with the Arts – $80
• COMM 106 – PRIMA Practicum – $55
• NURS 300 – Intro Discipline Nursing – $318
• NURS 317 – Adult/Older Adult Health I – $288
• NURS 403 – Mental Health Nursing – $20
• NURS 423 – Adult/Older Adult Health II – $305
• NURS 431 – Care of Children – $281
• NURS 4991 – $4,200

Room and Meal Plans Costs (Per Semester)

• Room – $4,375
• Unlimited Dining Hall Plan (available to all students) – $3,846
• Tier I Dining Hall Plan (available to all students) – $2,887
• Tier 2 Dining Hall Plan (available to all students) – $2,458
• Tier 3 Dining Hall Plan (available to resident students in their second year and all non-residential students) – $2,032
• Commuter Dining Hall Plan (available to all non-residential students) – $1,047

For meal plan descriptions, please visit the Dining Services Meal Plan Options page.

Miscellaneous Charges

• Study Abroad Program Fee* – $350/term abroad
• Late Payment Fee – $200 max/term
• Registration Fee (billed in term admitted to the University) – $300
• Replacement Check Fee – $35/occurrence
• Returned Check Fee – $38/occurrence
• Commuter Vehicle Registration Fee – $100/year
• Resident Vehicle Registration Fee – $150/year

Note: All rates are subject to change.

* The Study Abroad fee is assessed to all students studying abroad. These students have additional charges billed to their accounts (airfare, room and board, etc.) as dictated by each program.

Note: Courses taken on an audit basis are billed as credit courses. Since no academic credit will be earned for an audited course, student eligibility for financial aid may be affected.

St. John Fisher University welcomes qualified transfer applicants from other regionally accredited two- and four-year institutions. Applicants are reviewed when the first two items listed below are on file. The Committee on Admissions makes decisions on a rolling basis. Notifications are communicated to applicants two to three weeks after an application is complete. Transfer Credit Evaluations are provided to students upon or soon after being accepted to the University. For more information, refer to the University’s Transfer Admissions website.

Procedures for admission are:

• Submit application.
• Submit official transcripts of all previous college work, including official score reports from Advanced Placement, CLEP, International Baccalaureate, if relevant. Once St. John Fisher University receives these transcripts, they become part of the student’s official academic record and cannot be released and/or forwarded to any other individual, including the student.
• Official high school transcripts (if you have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at the college level)
• SAT/ACT scores (if you have completed less than one semester of college level coursework) NOTE: St. John Fisher University is test-optional.
• Every entering student is required to provide an acceptable health history as well as a record of current immunizations. These documents must be presented to the Health and Wellness Center prior to the start of the semester.

Admissions Requirements

Transfer candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (4.00 scale) in order to be considered for admission, for some programs, a higher GPA may be required. Exceptions will be reviewed on an individual basis. Students transferring to St. John Fisher University from colleges operating under the quarter system will have their credits evaluated by taking two-thirds of the total number of acceptable hours taken at the other college(s). For example, if a student takes and passes 60 acceptable quarter hours at another college, a total of 40 hours will be transferred to Fisher’s semester-hour system.

Procedures applicable to the various types of transfer students/credits are listed below.

Students With Associate Degrees

The University guarantees acceptance of a minimum of 60 credits in transfer to applicants who hold A.S., A.A., or A.A.S. degrees from fully accredited* colleges at the time of transfer, provided the courses are in reasonable conformity with the St. John Fisher University curriculum and no Fisher credits were used to earn that degree. Normally, the University does not accept credit for courses with earned grades below “C;” however, in some cases this policy may be waived to ensure that associate degree holders receive the minimum 60 credits. In most cases, these associate degree holders will be able to complete their bachelor’s degree in four semesters of full-time study at St. John Fisher University.

*Fully accredited means that a college is accredited by both the State Department of Education and the appropriate regional accrediting association.

Students transferring to the University with an associate degree may require more than an additional 60 credits (or more than two academic years) to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

• In certain majors/programs, state regulations require that a specific number or level of courses be completed either at the upper-division level or at the college conferring the bachelor’s degree.
• Transfers from an associate degree program to one at the bachelor’s degree level may involve a significant change in academic orientation similar to a change in major within the same college (for example, from history to chemistry). Therefore, it may be necessary for the student to enroll in certain prerequisite courses at St. John Fisher University before completing the major requirements.
• In certain programs (for example, Education), some courses require a minimum grade of “C” for successful completion. If a course transferred as part of an associate’s degree carried a grade lower than “C,” that particular course must be repeated at St. John Fisher University to satisfy the major requirement. Since credit cannot be awarded twice for the same course, the transfer credit will be lost when the course is repeated at the University. If extra credit exists on the associate degree transcript, the lost credit will be replaced with other credit. If no additional credit is available, the student’s transfer total will be reduced.

Students From Two-Year Colleges Without Associate Degrees

Students who transfer to the University without an associate degree but with coursework from programs which grant A.S., A.A., or A.A.S. degrees will be able to transfer credit for courses in which grades of “C” or above are obtained. Regardless of whether the student has an associate degree or not, the maximum amount of credit that can be applied to a degree from St. John Fisher University from a two-year college or a combination of two-year colleges will be 66 credits or their equivalent. This limit includes courses taken in the summer, in the evening, or through inter-institutional registration before the student has enrolled at the University, as well as courses the student may take at any two-year college after enrolling at St. John Fisher University. This limit also applies to credits a student may have obtained through testing sources such as CLEP, IB, and AP. The one exception to this is credit earned through the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). ACTFL credit earned through the appropriate score and test does not apply to the 66 credit hour limit.

St. John Fisher University 2+2/Dual Admission Transfer Agreement

This agreement establishes cooperative degree programs between select community colleges and St. John Fisher University. Students currently enrolled at a participating community college are eligible to be considered for this cooperative degree program. In most cases, students selected for this program will, upon completion of a prescribed sequence of courses leading to an associate’s degree from the participating community college, be able to complete the appropriate bachelor’s degree in two years of full-time study at St. John Fisher University. All coursework must be completed in conformity with St. John Fisher University’s Standards of Academic Progress.

Student Selection

Candidates must present strong records of academic achievement and preparation. Candidates selected for the program will receive confirmation from the participating community college. Participants in the 2+2/Dual Admission cooperative degree program must complete their associate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Some agreements may require a higher GPA. In addition, they must complete the prescribed sequence of courses for their designated academic program.

Program Selection

2 + 2/Dual Admission agreements are available in all undergraduate majors at Fisher. A complete list of 2 + 2/Dual Admission agreements and the participating community colleges is available by contacting the Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions at (585) 385-8064.

Application Procedures

Students who are applying for admission into a 2 + 2/Dual Admission agreement are initially required to file only the community college application for admission. Formal application to Fisher is necessary for students participating in the 2 + 2/Dual Admission program. Participants are required to submit an application the semester prior to enrolling at St. John Fisher University.

Transfer Students From Four-Year Colleges

For transfer of credit, courses must be in reasonable conformity with the curriculum of St. John Fisher University and a grade of at least “C” must have been earned in these courses. There is no limit to the number of credits that can be transferred from four-year institutions; however, students must be aware of the St. John Fisher University residency requirements.

Credit From Non-Collegiate Institutions

The American Council on Education (ACE) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) evaluate selected educational programs in non-collegiate institutions, such as the armed forces, industries, the Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU), and American Institute of Banking (AIB) programs. ACE and NYSED recommend appropriate baccalaureate credit; St. John Fisher University accepts these recommendations in awarding transfer credit, provided that the courses are compatible with the character of the University.

Transferring Course Credit

Current students desiring to take courses at other colleges must complete the online Transfer Credit Equivalency Request form in order to ensure that the course(s) they plan to take will be accepted in transfer. Credit will not transfer for courses in which a student earns grades below “C,” unless the student is guaranteed these hours as part of an associate degree at the time of the original transfer. Students should keep in mind that grades earned in courses taken at other colleges are not calculated into their Fisher grade point average (GPA). Exceptions are made for students majoring in a modern language at Fisher who enroll in courses in that major at Nazareth College. In this case, both the credit and the grade will be transferred and averaged into the Fisher GPA.

Credit will not be granted for the same course more than once whether earned at St. John Fisher University, at another institution, or by examination. It is the student’s responsibility to be certain not to enroll again in the same course for which credit has been received. In doubtful cases, consult with the Registrar’s Office.

New incoming transfer students should consult with the Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions if they have questions concerning their transfer credit evaluations or have additional transfer credit to submit for evaluation.

Maximum Transfer Credits

The maximum transfer credit awarded for any combination of associate’s degree, Advanced Placement (AP), Excelsior College Examinations (ECE), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and ACE and NYSED recommendations for credit based on study in non-collegiate institutions will be 66 credit hours or their equivalent. This limit includes courses and examinations taken through inter-institutional registration before the student has enrolled at St. John Fisher University, as well as courses or examinations taken after enrolling at the University. This limit does not include credit earned though American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) testing.

Residency Requirement

Every student must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at the University and take a minimum of one-half of the major courses in residence. All students must complete 30 of their last 36 credits in residence at the University.

Deferral Admissions and Readmission

Admitted students who wish to delay their entrance may do so for one semester. Students may request a deferral by contacting the Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions. Students who do not request a deferral must reapply with the Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions when they are ready to begin their studies. Official updated transcripts may be required to ensure minimum admissions requirements are still being met.

Readmission

Readmission to the University is required for returning matriculated students who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• It has been more than two semesters (NOT including summer) since you last attended Fisher.
• You have graduated from Fisher and are returning to earn a second bachelor’s degree or certificate.
• You have been dismissed from Fisher for academic and/or disciplinary reasons.

A student readmitting to the University after an absence of 4 calendar years from the date of last attendance, will be held to the degree requirements in place at the time of re-admittance.

Process for Readmission

• Application: Complete and submit the Application for Undergraduate Readmission online for the semester you intend to return.
• Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from each college and/or university that you attended since you last attended St. John Fisher University.

St. John Fisher University is pleased to provide information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. At St. John Fisher University, the normal time to complete a bachelor’s degree is four years. The graduation rate describes the completion status of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students at 150% of the normal time to complete all requirements of their program of study. Thus, the graduation rate will reflect the percentage of students who graduated within six years.

• The graduation/completion rate is based on the cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the University on the October 1 census date.
• The calculation of the graduation/completion rate does not include students who left the school to serve in the armed forces, in the foreign aid service of the federal government, or on official church missions. Students who died or were totally and permanently disabled are also excluded from the calculation.

The graduation/completion information can be found on the Institutional Research webpage. Questions related to this report should be directed to the Office of Institutional Research.

Annual Notification of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

St. John Fisher University complies fully with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Under FERPA, students have, with certain limited exceptions, certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.

Students should submit to the appropriate official written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

Only records covered by FERPA will be made available. Students may have copies made of their records, except for an academic record for which a financial “hold” exists or a transcript of an original or source document. Copies will be made at the student’s expense at prevailing rates.

Type, Location, and Custodian of Education Records Maintained by the University

Admissions Records

Location: Office of Admissions
Custodian: Director of Admissions

Academic Records

Location: Registrar’s Office
Custodian: Director of Academic Information and Registrar

Health Records

Location: Health and Wellness Center
Custodian: Director of Health and Wellness Center

Financial Aid Records

Location: Office of Student Financial Services
Custodian: Director of Student Financial Services

Financial Records

Location: Office of Student Financial Services
Custodian: Director of Student Accounts

Graduate Placement Records

Location: Career Center
Custodian: Director of Career Services

Disability Records

Location: Center for Student Accessibility Services
Custodian: Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services

Student Conduct Records

Location: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Custodian: Vice President for Student Affairs

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.

Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception is disclosure to parents of dependent students. Another exception is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests, on a “need-to-know” basis, as determined by the administrator responsible for the file. A “school official” includes: anyone employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); any person or company acting on behalf of the University (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); any member of the Board of Trustees or other governance/advisory body; and any student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility; to perform a task that is specified in his or her position description or contract; to perform a task related to a student’s education or to student discipline; to provide a service or benefit related to the student or student’s family (e.g., job placement, health insurance); or to maintain safety and security on campus. Upon request, the University may disclose education records without the consent of the student to officials of another school in which the student seeks or intends to enroll.

Other exceptions are described in the FERPA statute and regulations at 34 CFR Part 99.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

Directory Information

The University has designated the following information as directory information:

• Student’s name
• University email address
• Address
• Telephone number
• Date and place of birth
• Photo
• Hometown
• High school
• Field(s) of study
• Advisor name(s)
• Full-time/part-time status
• Class year
• Dates of attendance
• Date of graduation
• Degrees and awards received
• Most recent previous educational institution attended
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams

The University may publicize or respond to requests for such information at its discretion. However, the use of the records for commercial or political purposes is prohibited unless approved by the appropriate dean.

Currently enrolled students may request that directory information be withheld from disclosure by filing the appropriate form with the Registrar within two weeks after the first day of classes for the fall semester. Requests made after this date should still be forwarded since they will prevent directory information from being released in the future. The University assumes that failure on the part of the student to specifically request the withholding of any directory information indicates approval of disclosure.

Request for nondisclosure will be honored by the institution and remain in effect until withdrawn by the student in writing. Students are advised to exercise caution in requesting nondisclosure of directory information since the inability to verify attendance and/or graduation may adversely affect future employment. For nondisclosure, complete the St. John Fisher Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form available in the Registrar’s Office.

Note: Notification to students of their rights under FERPA is sent via University email each year at the start of the fall semester.

Release of Personal Information to Military Recruiters

At the request of military branches, the regulations under the Solomon Amendment, 32 CFR Part 215, require the University to release select information on currently enrolled students to military recruiters for the sole purpose of military recruiting. Before releasing the requested information, the University will ask if the intent is to use the requested information only for military recruiting purposes. The military is entitled to receive information about students who are “currently enrolled,” which is defined as registered for at least one credit hour of academic credit during the most recent, current, or next term.

Under the Solomon Amendment, the military is entitled to receive the following student information:

• Name
• Age or year of birth
• Address
• Major
• Telephone number
• Level of education (i.e., freshman, sophomore, or degree awarded to a recent graduate)

If a student has requested that his or her directory information not be disclosed to third parties, as is permitted under FERPA, that student’s information will not be released to the military under the Solomon Amendment. In such instances, the school will remove the student’s information sent to the military and note “We have not provided information for X number of students because they have requested that their directory information not be disclosed as permitted by FERPA.”

Release of Disciplinary Records

The University may disclose only the final results of a disciplinary proceeding to a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense. The disclose of the final results may occur regardless of whether the institution concluded that a violation was committed. The offenses that constitute a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense include arson, assault offenses, burglary, criminal homicide (manslaughter by negligence), criminal homicide (murder and non-negligent manslaughter), destruction/damage/vandalism of property, kidnapping/abduction, robbery, forcible sex offenses, statutory rape, and incest. FERPA prohibits the victim from re-disclosing this information.

Assessment

Fisher is committed to and responsible for assessing student learning, as well as program and institutional effectiveness. This work is necessary to demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards. To accomplish these goals, we are required to collect student course work and data (including grades when necessary). When collecting all work and using such data, student and instructor information is either anonymous or confidential. If any student does not want their work to be used for general institution-wide learning outcome assessment, they have the right to opt out by informing any course instructor about their choice not to have their work shared outside of the class.

Overall information about the University’s student complaint process can be found here: https://www.sjf.edu/about/student-consumer-information/

Students wishing to make appeals or to bring forward complaints or concerns about instructional matters including final grades should first discuss the issue with the faculty member. If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved at that point, the student should then meet with the department chair. If further discussions are necessary, students should contact the appropriate School dean.

To ensure a fair and systematic review, students must follow the steps outlined below.

Process to Reconcile Academic Decisions

If a student wishes to appeal an academic decision of an instructor, he or she must follow the process described below.

1. The student is to initiate a discussion with the instructor responsible for the initial decision in question.
2. The instructor is responsible for documenting the outcome of the discussion with the student. Copies of that document are to be provided to the student and to the department chair.
3. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome and wishes to further pursue the matter, the student is responsible for notifying the instructor and the department chair within five business days of receipt of the instructor’s communication.
4. When the student meets with the department chair, the role of the chair is to ascertain to the extent possible the facts surrounding the matter and to clarify applicable academic policies. The department chair has the option of scheduling a subsequent meeting to include the instructor. The department chair is responsible for documenting the discussion outcome(s). Copies of that document are to be provided to the student, the instructor, and the School dean.
5. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome and wishes to further pursue the matter, the student is responsible for notifying the instructor, the department chair, and the School dean of his or her desire within five business days of receipt of the department chair’s communication.
6. The School dean will forward all relevant information to the School’s Grade Appeal Committee or other comparable committee within the School. This committee will review all pertinent facts and make a recommendation to the School dean for final review. The School dean shall notify the student, the instructor, and the department chair in writing of the decision to maintain or modify the original academic decision. The School dean’s decision is final.

Process to Reconcile Policy and/or Grade Issues Related to Academic Deadlines

Appeals relating to academic policy, withdrawal, or to a student’s academic status are considered by the Committee on Academic Standing, a standing committee of the Faculty Assembly. This committee meets monthly and considers appeals only from students. For information, the student should contact the Center for Career and Academic Planning.

Note: Appeals related to a final grade must be made within one year from the end of the term in which the grade was received.

In order to graduate from St. John Fisher University, a student must earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all courses at the University. In addition, the student must earn a 2.00 cumulative GPA in the major and minor department in courses completed in residence. (See Degree Requirements.) Academic standing is calculated whenever grades are entered or changed. This standing is based on the cumulative grade point average (cumulative GPA) and falls into one of the categories listed below.

Cumulative Grade Point Average* For:

*Averages will not be “rounded.” For example, 1.49 will not be rounded to 1.50. Therefore, 1.49 will be within the academic disqualification range.

**Includes all hours (Fisher and transfer hours) applied toward the St. John Fisher University bachelor’s degree. However, only Fisher credits are used in calculating the grade point average.

***Students may only be placed on Probation standing after their first semester at the University, whether as first-year students or transfers. First semester students will not be academically dismissed. Students may however, continue on Probation standing.

Academic Standing and Athletic Participation

Students whose academic standing is Good Standing or Warning are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress and are eligible to continue competing on the University’s NCAA athletic teams. However, students who are placed on either Early Intervention, Probation, or Post-dismissal status are not considered to be in Good Academic Standing and are therefore ineligible to engage in NCAA athletic competition as defined by NCAA Bylaw 14.02.5. They may, however, continue to practice with their athletic teams at the discretion of the institution’s athletic director and individual coaches.

Good Standing

All students with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher are considered to be in Good Standing.

Warning

Students with a cumulative GPA within the appropriate Warning range, though making satisfactory academic progress, are placed on Warning. These students receive a letter from the Committee on Academic Standing cautioning them that their academic performance is not completely acceptable.

Early Intervention Academic Contract

Students with a cumulative GPA within the relevant Early Intervention range receive a letter from the Committee on Academic Standing stating that the student is being given an Individual Success Plan and must have a meeting with an advisor in the Center for Career and Academic Planning for a discussion of their academic performance, registration choices/adjustments, and a success plan.

The academic standing for these students is Early Intervention. Each student in Early Intervention status designs an Individual Success Plan with an advisor. The terms of this plan must be met at the end of the specified semester.

Students enter the Early Intervention category as a result of the cumulative GPA declining from the Good Standing or Warning categories:

• At the end of the semester in Early Intervention status, if the student’s cumulative GPA rises above a 2.0, the student is placed into the Good Standing category.
• At the end of the semester on Early Intervention status, if the student has met the terms of the Success Plan (semester GPA of 2.00 or higher), but the cumulative GPA remains below 2.00, the student will be placed into the appropriate category according to the Standards of Academic Progress chart and will not be dismissed.
• At the end of the semester on Early Intervention status, if the student has not met the terms of the Success Plan (semester GPA of 2.00 or higher) and the cumulative GPA remains below 2.00, the student will be placed into the appropriate category according to the Standards of Academic Progress chart and may be dismissed.

The Committee on Academic Standing reviews students on Early Intervention Success Plans at the end of each semester, evaluating their performances and compliance with the terms of the Success Plan.

Probation

Any undergraduate student in their first semester at Fisher with a cumulative GPA below the appropriate threshold for Probation receives a letter from the Committee on Academic Standing stating that the student is being placed on Probation. The student must schedule a meeting with an advisor in the Center for Career and Academic Planning (CCAP) for a discussion of the student’s academic performance, registration choices/adjustments, and an success plan. This meeting is mandatory; the student’s account is not active until this meeting takes place and failure to schedule this meeting before the end of the first week of classes in the new semester may result in withdrawal from the term.

The academic standing for these students is Probation status and each student designs an Individual Success Plan with a CCAP advisor. The student must meet the terms of this plan at the end of the specified semester.

• At the end of the semester on Probation status, if the student’s cumulative GPA rises to or above 2.00, the student is placed into the Good Standing category.
• At the end of the semester on Probation status, if the student has met the terms of the Plan (semester GPA of 2.00 or higher), but the cumulative GPA remains below 2.00, the student is placed into the appropriate category according to the Standards of Academic Progress chart and will not be dismissed or remains on Probation if the cumulative GPA has not risen to another category.
• At the end of the semester on Probation status, if the student has not met the terms of the Plan (semester GPA of 2.00 or higher), the student is dismissed.

The Committee on Academic Standing reviews all students on Probation at the end of each semester, evaluating their performances and compliance with the terms of the Success Plan.

On Hold

Students with one or more Incomplete grades at the end of the term have an academic standing of On Hold until the Incomplete grade(s) is resolved. When all Incomplete grades are converted to letter grades, the term and cumulative GPA are recalculated and academic standing is set according to the Standards of Academic Progress.

Academic Dismissal/Post-Dismissal Contract

Students with a cumulative GPA below the appropriate threshold for Academic Dismissal are sent a letter informing them of their dismissal from the University.

A student who is academically dismissed may appeal this decision to the Committee on Academic Standing. Information concerning such appeals is sent with the dismissal letter, and is also available from the Center for Career and Academic Planning. How to appeal and the appeal form can be found on the Center for Career and Academic Planning’s website at Center for Career and Academic Planning.

If the appeal is granted, the student receives a letter from the Committee on Academic Standing stating that the student is allowed to return and will be placed on a Post-Dismissal Success Plan once the student has met with an advisor in the Center for Career and Academic Planning (CCAP) for a discussion of his or her academic performance, registration choices/adjustments and a success plan.

The academic standing for these students is Post-Dismissal status and each student designs an Individual Success Plan with a CCAP advisor. The student must meet the terms of this plan at the end of the specified semester.

Students who enter the Post-Dismissal category as a result of having their appeals for reinstatement granted by the Committee on Academic Standing must adhere to the follow contract requirements:

• At the end of the semester on Post-dismissal status, if the student’s cumulative GPA rises to or above 2.00, the student is placed into the Good Standing category.
• At the end of the semester on Post-dismissal status, if the student has met the terms of the Success Plan (semester GPA of 2.00 or higher), but the cumulative GPA remains below 2.00, the student will be placed into the appropriate category according to the Standards of Academic Progress chart and will not be dismissed.
• At the end of the semester on Post-dismissal status, if the student has not met the terms of the Success Plan (semester GPA of 2.00 or higher), the student is dismissed.

If a student appeals the dismissal and the appeal is denied, the academic standing remains dismissal. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons and who later reapply for admission to the University are reviewed by the Committee on Academic Standing in order to determine their readiness to return to St. John Fisher University.

Students placed into either type of Academic status receive a letter from the Committee on Academic Standing directing them to arrange a meeting with an advisor in the Center for Career and Academic Planning (CCAP) for a discussion of their academic performance at the University and to finalize the Individual Success Plan. This meeting is mandatory; failure to schedule this meeting before the end of the first week of classes in the new semester may result in withdrawal from the term.

The Committee on Academic Standing reviews all students who have Individual Success Plan at the end of each semester, evaluating their performance and compliance with the terms of the plan.