Standards

Accommodations

LSUHSC-New Orleans is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment according to the ADA, ADAA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Upon acceptance into the School of Public Health, students in need of accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/academic/ods/).

Academic Standards

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

All undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher to be considered in good standing and permitted to graduate. 

The School of Public Health requires a grade of C or higher in all coursework. If the student earns a lower grade, the student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or higher.

If a student’s CGPA falls below 2.5, they will be placed on academic probation.  The probationary period is one semester during which time the student must return to good standing by raising their CGPA to a 2.5. The student must develop a plan with their academic advisor to raise their CGPA.  Failure to meet the CGPA requirement will result in the dismissal of the student at the discretion of the Program and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students on academic probation are not eligible for graduation.  Probationary status is not recorded on transcripts or elsewhere in the student’s permanent academic record.

Graduate Programs

All graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher to be considered in good standing and permitted to graduate. 

The School of Public Health requires a grade of C or higher for all courses.  If the student earns a lower grade, the student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or higher. The lower grade will still appear on official transcripts and be factored into the CGPA.

Master of Public Health (also includes all joint degree MPH programs)

If a student’s cumulative grade point average CGPA falls below 3.0, they will be placed on academic probation.  The probationary period is one semester during which time the student must return to good standing by raising their CGPA to a 3.0. The student must develop a plan with the academic advisor to raise their CGPA.  Failure to meet the CGPA requirement will result in the dismissal of the student at the discretion of the Program and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students on academic probation are not eligible for graduation.  Probationary status is not recorded on transcripts or elsewhere in the student’s permanent academic record.

Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy

The Academic Program, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Dean of the School of Public Health review the qualitative and quantitative academic progress of each student. A student may be dropped from a Program at any time when academic progress is judged inadequate. A student may be permitted to remediate upon the recommendation of the student’s Program and concurrence by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean. Such a student is considered to be making satisfactory academic progress.