Santa Clara University

Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher. Students
whose grade point average falls below this cumulative average must make up the
deficiency within their following two courses in order to continue in the program.
Students who receive a grade of D or F or who fail to maintain the required grade
point average will be disqualified.

Periodic Evaluations

The Education, Counseling Psychology, and Pastoral Ministries faculty will periodically
evaluate students on their performance and behavior. This is part of the
School’s commitment to the professions of education, counseling, and pastoral ministries
and to the clients they serve. Students will be contacted only if their evaluation
warrants consideration of serious problems from a faculty perspective. Should the faculty
judge that a student would not be an asset to the professions, the student will be
administratively withdrawn from the University regardless of the number of courses
completed.The periodic evaluations adhere to specific guidelines and procedures. Appeals
of a negative outcome of the periodic evaluation must be made in writing to the
chair of the department and to the dean.