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 program. A student who receives less than the 3.0 GPA is subject to Suffolk University’s academic standing policies.

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, Academic Notice, or Dismissal.

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 Notice will work closely with an INTO Suffolk advisor to devise a plan by which to return to good standing.