Academic Standing
You must maintain a cumulative GPA of C (2.0) to be considered in good academic standing. If your GPA falls below 2.0, you are in poor academic standing until it is raised to at least a 2.0. If you remain in poor academic standing for 2 terms, your record is reviewed by the Administrative Board for University Extension, and, ordinarily, you are required to withdraw from degree candidacy.
You must complete at least two-thirds of your attempted Harvard credits to make satisfactory progress toward your degree. If you do not complete two-thirds of your attempted credits, continually earn E or WD grades, or enroll in courses that do not fulfill degree requirements, you are not making satisfactory progress.
Grade point average calculation
All Harvard grades are included in grade point average calculation. The first 5 grades of withdrawal (WD) are not included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average, but the sixth and subsequent noncompletion grades, including retired grades of INC and ABS, count as zeroes. For the calculation of the term and year grade point averages, all noncompletion grades count as zeroes. Interim grades of extension of time (EXT) or work in progress (INP) are not counted in the calculation.
See Grades for the values used in the calculation.
If you complete a minimum of 8 credits per term, do not withdraw, and earn a GPA of 3.5 for the academic year, you attain Dean’s List standing.
Financial aid
If you are in poor academic standing or not making satisfactory progress, you are ineligible for financial aid. If you are receiving financial aid, be sure to speak with a financial aid advisor before withdrawing from any course. Even 1 WD grade can affect your eligibility to receive aid.