Graduate students at the Graduate School are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in their programs. Regular degree candidates whose GPAs fall below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students who are on probation must raise their averages to a satisfactory level (3.0 or better) upon attempting three additional courses in their program, or within 1.5 academic years, whichever comes first. During the probationary period, students must also demonstrate that they are making progress by maintaining or improving their grade point averages.

Students whose averages remain below a 3.0 after attempting three additional courses, or within 1.5 academic years after being placed on probation, will be withdrawn from the Graduate School and will not be allowed to reapply to their programs or to enroll in any graduate coursework counting toward any graduate degree or graduate certificate at the College of Charleston for one calendar year.