College of Arts and Sciences Integrated Master's Programs Academic Policies
CAS Integrated Master's Programs for International Students
The College of Arts and Sciences offers both one and two-semester programs for selected degrees for qualified international graduate students. The Integrated Master's Program is only offered in the fall or spring semester.
CAS graduate course credits, earned in the CAS Integrated Master's Program, will apply to the corresponding graduate degree program once progression requirements are met. CAS Integrated Master's Program students must follow all academic policies and complete all requirements to remain within their CAS Integrated Master's Program and subsequent CAS graduate program.
Academic Standing for Integrated Master's Program Students
Students in a CAS Integrated Master's Program must maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue in their programs. A student who receives less than the 3.0 GPA is subject to Suffolk University’s academic standing policies as set forth in the graduate catalog (https://www.suffolk.edu/academics/academic-catalogs/graduate-academic-policies/academic-standing) and outlined here:
CAS Academic Standards for Integrated Master's Program Students
At the conclusion of each semester, the CAS Academic Standing Committee reviews the records of graduate students failing to make satisfactory progress. The Committee may choose to take one of the following actions, or may take other actions specific to the noted deficiency in the student file. Written notification of all actions taken by the Committee is communicated to the student in a timely fashion. Actions include Academic Warning, Probation, or Dismissal as outlined here: https://www.suffolk.edu/academics/academic-catalogs/graduate-academic-policies/academic-standing
Decisions regarding progression will be made by the CAS Graduate Academic Standing Committee. Before making a decision, the Academic Standing Committee will consult with the INTO Suffolk Academic Director. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of the Integrated Master's Program to progress. Any students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation will work closely with an INTO Suffolk advisor to devise a plan by which to return to good standing.