Failure to Meet Academic/Non-Academic Requirements
In cases where there are academic and non-academic reasons to consider termination, the actions identified above will be combined as appropriate. For example, the action may include the student retaking courses and developing a plan to address areas that need improvement.
Once the APC decides on the course of action as identified above, the student and his or her faculty advisor are notified of this action in writing. The student has the right to file a formal grievance with the vice president and dean of the Seminary. Procedures for filing a formal grievance are identified in the “Graduate Student Grievance Policy."
In cases of termination from the program, the APC will make this recommendation to the vice president and dean of Northeastern Seminary. The vice president and dean either concurs with the APC’s decision and acts on their recommendation by notifying the student or, in cases other than those that are based on failure to achieve grade standards, may decide otherwise. This completes the termination process. If the student desires to appeal the decision, this must be done by submitting an appeal in writing according to the grievance process.