Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy
Academic Probation
Undergraduate students on academic probation may not take courses on a Pass/Fail basis, and may not be granted an Incomplete/Grade Deferred (GD) in any course during the semester of their probation. In addition, they are required to meet with their designated advisor on a regular basis throughout the semester. Full-time undergraduates on academic probation must register for 15 or 16 credits in the semester of probation, and may not withdraw below 12 credits. As probationary students are not in satisfactory academic standing, they may not participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Full-Time Undergraduates
Full-time undergraduate students qualify for academic probation if they fail to meet earned credit and GPA standards as follows:
| Following the Completion of This Semester |
Minimum Credits |
Minimum Cumulative GPA |
| 1st |
10 credits |
1.8 |
| 2nd |
22 credits |
1.9 |
| 3rd |
34 credits |
2.0 |
| 4th |
46 credits |
2.0 |
| 5th |
58 credits |
2.0 |
| 6th |
70 credits |
2.0 |
| 7th |
82 credits |
2.0 |
| 8th |
94 credits |
2.0 |
| 9th |
106 credits |
2.0 |
| 10th |
118 credits |
2.0 |
Part-Time Undergraduates
Part-time undergraduate students qualify for academic probation if their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.
Academic Dismissal
Full-Time Undergraduates
Full-time undergraduate students qualify for dismissal if:
- in their first semester at the University, the semester GPA is below 1.25;
- academic probation has been incurred in two consecutive semesters of enrollment (not including summer or inter sessions); or
- academic probation has been incurred in a total of three semesters of enrollment.
Part Time Undergraduates
Part-time undergraduate students who remain on probation for two consecutive semesters of enrollment at the University shall be dismissed.
Appeals
Undergraduate students (full-time or part-time) who have been dismissed may appeal that decision to the Academic Appeals Committee. Students should direct their appeals to the Office of Academic Advising. The decision of the Committee, which is normally final, is conveyed to the student in writing by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Further appeals can only be considered on the basis of procedural unfairness or new evidence. Such appeals should be directed to the Provost within 48 hours after the student has received the letter from the Dean.
Students whose appeals have been denied may apply for readmission to the Office of Admissions after one year's absence, but no later than one month prior to the beginning of the semester of intended return. Readmission is not automatic and requires the student to demonstrate the ability and readiness to undertake continued studies, as specified in the dismissal letter. Students should take care to read their dismissal letter thoroughly and follow its specifications prior to applying for readmission
The Academic Appeals Committee will request a statement from the student's advisor and may also request further information from individual instructors. A student whose appeal is approved may be required to participate in specific courses or mentoring programs as a condition of continued enrollment. The student's advisor will be notified of the outcome of the appeal.