There are generally two reasons a graduate student may be dismissed: for disciplinary reasons due to violations of the Code of Student Conduct (Please refer to Undergraduate Student Handbook- Section 9 Disciplinary regulations and procedures (Undergraduate Student Handbook | Alfaisal University) and for academic deficiencies. The former is determined by the Dean/Vice Dean of Student Affairs and with the concurrence of the VP of Research & Graduate Studies. Dismissal for academic reasons is entirely under the purview of the VP of Research & Graduate Studies.
4.3.1 Academic Dismissal
A student is subject to academic dismissal for the following reasons:
- The student’s academic deficiencies as determined by College Graduate Office were not corrected after a reasonable, established period of probation, or
- The student failed to meet the necessary clinical standards in a professional program.
- The student stop studying, fail supplementary courses, fall below a “Very Good” GPA for two consecutive semesters, submit incorrect documents, or exceed the program’s maximum duration as per article 26 of in the Council of Universities’ affairs regulations on graduate studies.
- Termination also occurs if the student is not in good academic standing at the thesis stage, fails the comprehensive exam after one retake, or if the thesis is deemed unsuitable for defense.
- In addition, violations of academic integrity or university regulations may result in termination upon recommendation and formal approval by the relevant academic councils.
4.3.2 When a Student is dismissed
After a student’s record is reviewed by the College Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and the University Director for Graduate Studies, a dismissal letter to be sent by the Graduate School to the student. The Graduate School blocks the student from further registration. Students are ineligible to apply for readmission to the program from which they have been academically dismissed. However, the students are not excluded from applying to another academic program; this program has the right to review the student’s academic records to inform its decision on whether to admit the student.
4.3.3 Course Credit Transfer
If a previously dismissed student is readmitted to a different program, none of their previously completed courses from Alfaisal University may be counted or transferred toward the requirements of the new program.
4.3.4 Disclosure Requirement
Any student who has been previously dismissed from Alfaisal University must fully disclose this information in their new application for admission. Failure to disclose prior dismissal will result in automatic denial of admission or, if discovered after admission, immediate revocation of admission and dismissal.
4.3.5 Required Approvals for Readmission
Readmission requires written approval from both the Director of Graduate Studies and the relevant Program Director. Approvals are granted at the discretion of the designated authorities and are not guaranteed.
4.3.6 Permanent Bar for Disciplinary Dismissal
Any student who has been dismissed from Alfaisal University, or any other university, on the grounds of disciplinary actions (e.g., violations of the Code of Student Conduct) is permanently ineligible for readmission to the university in any program.
4.3.7 Procedures
- Applicants seeking readmission must submit a formal application through the standard admissions process, clearly indicating their prior enrollment and dismissal.
- The Admissions Office will review applications for completeness, including disclosure of prior dismissal.
- Applications will be forwarded to the appropriate approvers as outlined above.
- Decisions will be communicated in writing to the applicant.
4.3.8 Violations and Consequences
- Non-disclosure of prior dismissal will result in denial of admission or revocation if admitted.
- Attempting to circumvent this policy (e.g., falsifying records) will result in permanent ineligibility for admission.