It is each student’s responsibility to become familiar with applicable department and university regulations governing grading and academic standing.  Policies and procedures of the Graduate School are available at the Graduate School website at http://www.grad.buffalo.edu.

The University at Buffalo and Department of Architecture requires students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing.  Students falling below this level are placed on academic probation.  If they fail to raise their GPA to the minimum level in the subsequent semester, they may be dismissed from the program.  Students are advised to see their instructors and faculty advisor at the earliest sign of academic difficulty.

Department policy states that students must receive a grade of C or higher in studio. They must receive a grade of C- or higher in required courses and a passing grade in all other courses, including electives. Failure to obtain the minimum requirement will result in the student needing to re-take the course.

International students or those for whom English is a second language often encounter academic difficulty related to language skills.  Such students may wish to take one or more courses in English writing, speaking or reading at the UB English Language Institute.  If the department believes that your ability to succeed in the program is compromised by weak English skills we may require you to follow this course.

Course syllabi explain the grading policies for each course.  Students wishing to challenge an instructor’s grade should contact the professor and may follow established procedures outlined on the Graduate School website. 

Students who receive an incomplete grade must work with the instructor to have the grade changed before degree conferral.