Academic Dismissal

A student who returns to the university after an academic suspension is continued on probation following suspension and must make a semester grade-point average of at least 2.00 for each fall, spring, or summer term until removed from probation. Failure to do so will result in academic dismissal.

Returning to Campus after Academic Dismissal

  1. While the duration of an initial dismissal is indefinite, a student may re-enter the university only after favorable action from the Academic Standards Committee is granted.
    1. Please note that favorable action is unlikely within two years of the initial dismissal.
    2. Self-paced courses taken through the Global Campus at the University of Arkansas or courses taken at another university after academic dismissal may be submitted as evidence of academic competence in a petition to the Academic Standards Committee for readmission.
    3. It is strongly recommended that dismissed students meet with an academic advisor to develop a plan for returning to the university.
  2. Upon re-entering the university after academic suspension following favorable action of the Academic Standards Committee, a returning student will continue on academic probation.
    1. In this circumstance, the student on probation must earn a semester grade point average of at least 2.0 until the cumulative GPA reaches 2.00.
    2. Failure to do so will result in academic dismissal.
  3. At their discretion, individual colleges or programs have the ability to set academic admission and continuation standards for specific programs at higher than university standards, so please keep this in mind if pursuing re-entry.