Dismissal & Re-admission Policy
Southern New Hampshire University reserves the right to dismiss any student whose presence, following a hearing, is deemed detrimental to the best interest of the university. Students dismissed for other than academic reasons will have the notation of withdrawal put on their transcripts. Documentation outlining the disciplinary sanctions will be placed in the students’ folders. This information will be used in evaluating re-admission applications.
Students suspended from Southern New Hampshire University for academic causes may petition to be re-admitted when evidence can be presented that indicates university work can be successfully resumed. Ordinarily, dismissal shall be for not less than two semesters. Any students readmitted to the university are placed on new worksheets.
Students who change majors or withdraw and return may apply for academic renewal. This allows students to be considered as transferring from another institution. All academic regulations are the same as those for transfer students. The following restrictions are imposed:
• It must be approved by the Scholastic Standing Committee.
• It may be granted only once to a student after at least a one-year absence.
•A new transcript is begun with only acceptable credits transferred to the new record. A new grade-point average is started.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Southern New Hampshire University after renewal is granted.
• When students are granted academic renewal, any grade below a “C” appearing on their transcripts will be followed by an “AR” designation.
• Courses so designated will be eliminated from the student’s GPA and will not earn credit toward graduation.
• Any grade of “C” or better appearing on their transcripts will be included in the student’s GPA and will earn credit toward graduation.
Note: Academic renewal does not change suspension fromfinancial aid.
The university has no leave of absence policy. Students who wish to leave the university and return at a later date must submit an application for re-admission to the Admission Office.