7.5.3 Revocation of Degrees

(Approved: January 25, 2012)

NPS may initiate degree revocation procedures if misconduct, academic dishonesty, or serious administrative error is discovered after award of the degree. Revocation procedures are similar to disenrollment procedures cited in NAVPGSCOLINST 1520.2 (series), to include student notification of pending revocation and the opportunity to provide information on their behalf (normally within 30 days receipt of intent to revoke).

If administrative, the student may be given the opportunity to remedy. The academic unit Chair initiates revocation procedures and may convene a review board to assist with recommendations to the Academic Council.

If there is clear and compelling evidence warranting revocation, the student’s official transcript will be corrected to reflect any sanction(s) imposed once notification to the Academic Council is completed. Upon recommendation of the Academic Council, the President’s notification to the student may include a request to return NPS documents rendered "inaccurate" as a result of this process.