Committee on Student Progress

The Steinhardt Faculty Committee on Student Progress (COSP) includes the six Directors of Undergraduate Study, the Director of Advisement and Registration Services and the Director of Counseling and Student Services. The Associate Dean has oversight for Committee process and proceedings. 

The COSP meets twice yearly at the end of the fall and spring terms to review and take action on the academic records of both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in NYU Steinhardt. Students whose academic records are scheduled for review are notified by email, asked to forward to the Steinhardt Committee on Student Progress (COSP) any relevant information regarding their records and referred to their academic advisors for further discussion on their academic progress. See Academic Dismissal and Appeal Procedures. 

The COSP takes action on the total record of the student in accordance with policies approved by the faculty, information submitted by the student, and advisor recommendations. Actions taken include  no action, warning, probation, and dismissal. Students are notified by email of the action taken by the Committee. This action is noted on the student transcript and a registration hold is placed on students who have been put on probation or dismissed.

When a student believes the action taken by the Committee on Student Progress has been arbitrary and unfair, he/she may appeal through the Faculty Sub-Committee on Student Appeals, c/o Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. That Committee is comprised of two faculty and the recommending faculty/advisor.  The Director of Registration Services and the Director of Counseling and Student Services serve as officials.