Stop Procedure
Policy:
Any student who in the judgment of the Engineering Registrar is not making adequate academic progress is required to meet with his/her academic advisor before enrollment is allowed for the following semester.
Comments:
When the Engineering Registrar reviews the academic records of students eligible for probation, students having serious academic difficulties are identified and notified of the “stop” process. The letter instructs them to write a brief (one or two pages) statement, and meet with their academic advisors to discuss their situations. After this discussion takes place, the academic advisor notifies the Registrar that the discussion has occurred. If the Registrar is not notified by the deadline stated in the letter, the Registrar may withdraw the student from all current courses.
Comments on the comments:
Students who have been doing satisfactory coursework, and suddenly complete a semester with unacceptable grades, typically have personal problems that have seriously interfered with their academic work. It is also typical that such students are embarrassed by their academic performance and are reluctant to talk with parents, advisors, counselors, and deans about their problems. The "stop" procedure is specifically designed to answer the question--"are you getting appropriate help?"