Mauriello v. University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

OPINION OF THE COURT

WEIS, Circuit Judge.

This case presents the issue of due process requirements in the dismissal of a student from a state university’s graduate program. After reviewing the record, we conclude that a series of informal academic evaluations by the faculty met constitutional standards and prevents judicial reexamination of the plaintiffs fitness to continue at the University. Accordingly, we will set aside a jury’s damage award and a district court decree directing reinstatement pending reevaluation.

The plaintiff’s complaint sought damages and injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C.…