Academic Probation

If you have been placed on Academic Probation, or if this is a possibility for your future based on your current standing, know that help is available to help you get back on track.

Returning to Good Academic Standing

If you earn less than a 2.0 term GPA (1.8 for students with fewer than 30 hours attempted) for the semester you are placed on academic probation.

You can return to good academic standing with help from the following steps:

  1. Schedule an appointment with an academic coach to create an individualized Success Plan.
  2. Not only is it necessary to make an appointment with your college advisor, but this will also be beneficial to help you to map out an academic plan and define goals.
  3. As you begin anew, your academic coach and college advisor will likely suggest some of the following resources to you. Take a look at these resources, and know you are welcome to take advantage of each, regardless of whether or not you have been referred.

Common Questions and Definitions

Upon initial admission and during your first term of enrollment (unless you are conditionally admitted on academic probation), you are in good standing. You are in, or return to, good academic standing at the end of any term when your cumulative GPA is at or above the required minimum of 2.0.

If your cumulative grade point average at the end of any fall, spring, or summer term is less than a 2.0 with more than three cumulative hours attempted, you will be placed on academic probation.

The semester grade point average you must earn while on probation in order to avoid suspension depends on the cumulative grade hours attempted as outlined in the probation chart below.

Yes, and here's how:

  • First-year freshmen who have less than a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average at the end of their first semester of enrollment are considered at risk.
  • If you are placed on probation as a freshman, then during the first six weeks of your second semester you must, at a minimum, consult with an academic advisor to develop a plan to get off of probation before being eligible to register for third semester courses.

When your cumulative GPA at the end of any fall, spring, or summer term is a 2.0 or above, you will be removed from academic probation.

Probation Chart

Cumulative Hours Attempted (excludes grades of W) Placed on Probation If Cumulative GPA Is: Continued on Probation If Semester GPA Is: Removed From Probation If Cumulative GPA Is:
4-30 hours attempted Less than 2.0 Greater than or equal to 1.8 Greater than or equal to 2.0
Greater than 30 hours attempted Less than 2.0 Greater than or equal to 2.0 Greater than or equal to 2.0