Expectations

When you come to Boise State, we agree to offer our time and resources in exchange for your commitment to making your best effort. To ensure that we all know the expectations, the School, College, and University have policies in place with which you should be familiar. These policies are outlined in this handbook, Boise State University Policies, Student Code of Conduct, Graduate Catalog, and Graduate College Policy and Procedure Manual. Please take the time to read and understand these policies. 

If questions arise that are not addressed within this student handbook or within the policies outlined by Boise State University and the Graduate College, we encourage you to first meet with your major advisor. If still unresolved, please contact the Program Administrator or Co-Directors for further assistance and consultation. 

Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above. Graduate students with a cumulative GPA that drops below 3.00 at any time must consult with their advisor and the Computing Co-Directors for advice and possible options. If a graduate student's cumulative GPA is below 3.00 at the end of an enrolled semester (including summer), they will be placed on probation. At the end of the next enrolled semester (including summer), the Graduate College reviews the student's progress and takes one of the following actions: removal from probation, continuation on probation or dismissal from the graduate program.

Refer to the Graduate Catalog for the full policy regarding academic performance: https://www.boisestate.edu/graduatecatalog/#/policy/H1YXa4rY5?bc=true&bcCurrent=Academic%20Performance&bcGroup=Graduate%20Academic%20Regulations&bcItemType=policies

Most students in the Computing Ph.D. program will not work in labs with extensive safety regulations, but please consult with your major advisor and service assignment supervisor to ensure you are aware of and compliant with any applicable regulations or university policies. 

Academic integrity is a core belief of the Ph.D. in Computing, participating departments, the College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate College, and Boise State University. Cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty in the classroom or in research endeavors are serious offenses that will be addressed. All forms of academic dishonesty can lead to suspension or expulsion from the University. The University Academic Integrity Policy can be found on the Office of the Registrar’s website.