The Student Promotion and Graduation Committee (SPGC) is responsible for enforcing the published academic and professional standards established by the faculty and for assuring that they are met by all students enrolled in each program. As such, this Committee establishes the criteria and policies and procedures for student advancement and graduation, as well as academic probation, dismissal, and readmission. This Committee meets routinely and is most often scheduled at the conclusion of each academic quarter to review the academic progress and performance of students enrolled in the program in relation to institutional academic policies. At the end of the academic year, the Committee assesses the academic and professional progress and performance of each student. If the student's progress is satisfactory, the student is promoted to the next academic year, provided all tuition and fees have been paid. Finally, the Committee also identifies and recommends to the MWU Faculty Senate candidates for graduation.

If a student fails to make satisfactory progress in completing the prescribed course of study, the Committee shall take appropriate action to correct the deficiency (ies). In instances involving repeated failures of a student to maintain satisfactory academic/professional progress, the Committee may recommend dismissal.

If a student's academic performance is scheduled for discussion during a Student Promotion and Graduation Committee meeting and the result could change the student's status in the College (extended program or dismissal), then the student will be invited to either appear personally before the Committee or submit a letter or documentation to be presented at the meeting on their behalf. The invited students must indicate, in writing, their intention to appear or provide their materials 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.  If the student chooses to appear before the Committee, this prerogative extends to the involved student only and not to any other individuals. The information will be provided to the Chair and Committee members of the SPGC.

Among the options available to the Committee in regard to unsatisfactory student performance are:

1. That a written caution be provided to the student.
2. That the student:

1. 1. be placed on academic probation for a specified period of time;
   2. take an alternative approved course offered at another college or university;
   3. repeat the course(s) in which there is a failure when the course is offered again in the curriculum;
   4. be placed in an extended program;
   5. require that the student take additional coursework (e.g., OPTOG 1597 A-C, OPTOG 1697 A-C, or OPTOG 1797 A-D); or
   6. be dismissed from the College.

Within two working days following the Committee meeting, the Associate Dean is responsible for providing notification in writing with a delivery confirmation (i.e., next-day express mail, e-mail, or hand-delivery) to the involved student, informing them of the recommendation of the Committee. The Associate Dean is responsible for reviewing all recommendations for consistency with stated College academic policies and practices. The Dean or Associate Dean is responsible for providing written notification to all appropriate academic support offices (i.e., Registrar, Student Financial Services, etc.).