The SPHTM Academic Standards and Policies apply to the online programs. Students should read and be familiar with these policies and standards.
Distance Learning use the SPHTM grade point average for graduate education. Graduate programs require that students achieve a "B" or better grade in courses. While a grade of “C” may be passing in undergraduate degrees, “C” is not passing in graduate education.
Grade Point Average are reported as follows:
Grade | Grade Point Average (GPA) |
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A | 4.00 |
A minus (A-) | 3.67 |
B plus (B+) | 3.33 |
B | 3.00 |
B minus (B-) | 2.67 |
C | 2.00 |
F | 0.00 |
WF I (Incomplete) | 0.00 |
Incomplete (I) Grades - a grade of "I" automatically becomes a ”F” forty-five (45) days after the final examination date. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the extension if needed. If an extension is granted, the work must be completed and grades submitted by the end of the following semester.
You can calculate your GPA on the sample GPA calculator.
Academic Status
Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA to maintain academic standing.
Minimum Academic Standards to Graduate from SPHTM Master’s Degree Programs
To graduate from all SPHTM master’s programs, a student must:
No more than 25 percent of the total required for the award of degree may be transferred into SPHTM. For the distance learning programs, this is a maximum of 10 credits.
Note: Credits may not be transferred for Certificate Programs
SPHTM reviews transfer credits for applicability to the degree and reserves the right not to accept the transfer of credit. The transfer course must correspond to a Tulane SPHTM course. Credits from non-traditional universities, non-degree granting institutions or training programs are not eligible for transfer for degree credit. SPHTM does not give credit for “life experience”.
For credits to be eligible for transfer to SPHTM:
*Courses taken at universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by a transcript evaluation service (such as the World Education Service, “WES”).
Adding a course
Tulane SPHTM has designated periods for registration in an academic credit course. Preregistration opens several months prior to the start of classes.
The last day to register is approximately one week after the start of classes. Check the academic calendar for the date each semester.
Dropping a course
Tulane has designated dates for dropping a course and for course tuition refunds.
Please check the academic calendar for the date and percent of refunded tuition. Time for refund is based on the time after the first day of class in each semester.
Approximate time dates for refunds:
% of Refund | Dates for Refunds |
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100% | 1 week after the first day class in a semester |
75% | 2 weeks after the first day class in a semester |
50% | 3 weeks after the first day class in a semester |
25% | 4 weeks after the first day class in a semester |
0% | No refunds are given after the last day for refund of tuition |
Tuition is charged for each course for which a student registers. The tuition is charged or refunded or each course independently. If one course is dropped and another is added, full tuition is charged for the course added, and refunds for the course dropped are made according to the refund policy.
Dropping a course and academic record
Dropping a course without record
Student may drop a course without record up to approximately four weeks after start of the semester (See official Academic Calendar for exact dates each semester).
Withdrawing from a course
Note that a grade of “WF” is calculated into a student’s overall GPA as a zero, while a grade of “W” is not calculated into the overall GPA.
Academic Warning
Academic Probation
Students are placed on academic probation when the student:
Students who receive a “C” or “F” may retake the course once. The original grade remains on the transcript and is included in calculating the overall GPA.
Please note that a “WF” is calculated as an “F” when determining a student’s GPA and is considered as an “F” in probationary and dismissal decisions.
Terms of Probation
The terms of probation state the academic performance needed to be removed from probation and include a goal for grades in the remaining courses for the degree.
The terms of probation will be transmitted to the student in writing no later than two weeks after delivery of the probation letter. Unless otherwise noted, students will have one semester to satisfy the terms of probation. If the student does not satisfy the terms of probation, they may be dismissed from the School.
Students will not be allowed to change degree programs or departments during a probationary semester.
Finally, academic probation and any special conditions of probation will be noted in the student’s academic record, with the following exception: probation occurs during the student’s first semester, and the conditions of probation are met within the second semester.
Release from Probation
The student is released from probation when the terms of probation are satisfied.
Academic Dismissal
A student will be dismissed from the school if any one of the following occurs:
Please note that a “WF” is calculated as an “F” when determining a student’s GPA and is considered as an “F” in probationary and dismissal decisions.
Students may appeal or request a review of status for dismissal. See Academic Standards and Policy for information.