Satisfactory Academic progress 

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to receive financial aid consideration.  Please note that according the federal regulations, there are both minimum GPA and completion requirements. An excessive number of incompletes or withdrawals in a given semester could result in not meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements.  The satisfactory progress criteria are listed below by academic program.

Art Institute of Boston Undergraduate Students:

• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Minimum Completion: 75% of Attempted Credits

Lesley College and Adult Learning Division Students:

• Minimum GPA (Less than 30 credits completed): 1.8
• Minimum GPA (30 or greater credits completed): 2.0
• Minimum Completion: 75% of Attempted Credits

Lesley College Online Management Students

• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Minimum Completion: 75% of Attempted Credits

Graduate Students:

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Minimum Completion: 75% of Attempted Credits

Graduate Students in Pass/Fail Programs (GMFA, IMFA, Independent Study):

• Minimum Completion: 75% of Attempted Credits

Students who are not making satisfactory academic progress are allowed to appeal based on unusual circumstances. However, appeals will not be approved more than one time during their enrollment at Lesley University. Examples of unusual circumstances can be, but are not limited to, documented health problems and family emergencies.

If you have questions about your academic progress, we suggest that you obtain a copy of your unofficial transcript through the Registrar’s Office located at the Student Administrative Services desk at 1815 Massachusetts Avenue (1-800-999-1959, extension 8740) and review your academic program catalog.