Graduate Student Center

There are two key factors related to Academic Standing at the University:

• SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) – students must maintain above a 3.0 and have a completion rate of at least 66%

• Academic Standing 
  • If a student falls below a 3.0 for one term, they will be placed on probation.
  • If a student falls below a 3.0 after a second term, they will be placed on suspension pending appeal process

Saint Peter’s University (SPU) does not condone nor tolerate any form of academic dishonesty. The Saint Peter’s University community is committed to the Jesuit mission through education that prepares students to “excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately, and promote justice”. 

All students are bound by the Policy on Academic Integrity set forth below upon enrollment at the University. All faculty, administrators and staff members are obliged to endorse and distribute this policy and to ensure that the principles and value of academic integrity is discussed and any violation is reported.

Cheating

Cheating is a serious form of academic dishonesty. It consists of copying, using or accepting unauthorized assistance in connection with any assignment such as examinations, tests, quizzes, and papers or any other academic work.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is another serious form of academic dishonesty. It consists of using or purchasing the ideas, data and writings of another person and using them as one’s own.