14.8. Termination

Graduate assistants may have their assistantship terminated by the Dean of the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies, upon recommendation by their supervisor, with documentation of probable cause. Early termination for cause may occur when:

• A student does not abide by the appointment conditions.
• A student fails to perform tasks as assigned.
• A student does not make adequate degree progress.
• A student is placed on Academic Probation.
• A student does not make satisfactory research progress.
• A student fails to maintain minimum registration.
• A student persistently refuses to follow reasonable advice and counsel of faculty in carrying out assistantship obligations.
• A student fails to comply with responsibilities as an employee set forth in the University Catalog, department rules and regulations governing assistantships, or the terms of sponsored research agreements that fund the assistantship.
• A student's personal conduct is seriously prejudicial to the university, including violation of the NDSU Code of Student Behavior, state or federal law, and general university regulations.