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Probation/Dismissal

Registration Cancellation    Conditional Reinstatement    Student Ineligibility   

Letter of Concern   

Probation and Dismissal Policies:
      
(Portion taken from the Academic Affairs section of the Undergraduate Catalog)

If you have found that you are in one of these situations, read through these policies and contact Academic Advising immediately. 

The academic records of all students are reviewed at the end of each semester. Students whose cumulative grade point average falls at or below the standards listed here are placed on probation or dismissed.

Probation

Freshman Sophomore
   Between 1.501 and 1.800    Between 1.701 and 1.900
Junior Senior
   Between 1.801 and 1.999    Between 1.901 and 1.999

Dismissed, Eligible for Conditional Reinstatement

Freshman Sophomore
   Between 1.001 and 1.500    Between 1.551 and 1.700
Junior Senior
   Between 1.651 and 1.800    Between 1.751 and 1.900

Dismissed, Not Eligible for Conditional Reinstatement 

Freshman Sophomore
   at or below 1.000    at or below 1.550
Junior Senior
   at or below 1.650    at or below 1.750

Registration Cancellation:

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(Portion taken from the Academic Affairs section of the Undergraduate Catalog) All students who are dismissed, whether or not they are eligible for conditional reinstatement, have their registrations automatically canceled. Students may not register or attend classes until they have completed their Plan for Academic Achievement, as outlined under Conditional Reinstatement. (Please see the corresponding section of this website or your catalog).


Conditional Reinstatement
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Plan for Academic Achievement:

(Portion taken from the Academic Affairs section of the Undergraduate Catalog)

Students who are dismissed and eligible for Conditional Reinstatement need to contact the Office of Academic Advising to create a Plan for Academic Achievement. This plan will include reviewing the student's current major, outlining a plan for improving the GPA, and may, at the sole discretion of the Office of Academic Advising, also require additional evaluation and action. Such action may include taking a restricted load, taking specific courses, working with study strategies, attending required tutorial sessions, not participating in co-curricular activities, and/or being evaluated by a mental health professional.

Following the creation of an acceptable Plan for Academic Achievement and the completion of any tasks immediately required by that plan, the student may register for the coming semester only for courses approved by the Office of Academic Advising.

Failure to follow through with the Plan for Academic Achievement may, of itself, constitute grounds for dismissal during the semester and will be a part of any further probation and dismissal discussion.

Students who have been on probation or dismissed but eligible for reinstatement for two consecutive semesters are not automatically eligible for Conditional Reinstatement. They may file written appeals for reinstatement as outlined below. (Students who have been conditionally admitted are considered to be on probation during their first semester).


Student Ineligibility

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Students Ineligible for Conditional Reinstatement (Written Appeals):

(Portion taken from the Academic Affairs section of the Undergraduate Catalog)

Students who are ineligible for Conditional Reinstatement and feel they have extenuating circumstances for which they are able to provide medical, psychological, or other professional documentation, may seek reinstatement by filing a written appeal with the Academic Standards and Graduation Committee within three weeks of the last day of final exams of the semester in question. Appeals are heard by the Academic Standards and Graduation Committee. The appeals process is coordinated by the Office of Academic Advising.


Letter of Concern

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(Portion taken from the Academic Affairs section of the Undergraduate Catalog)

Students whose semester GPA falls below 2.000 but whose cumulative GPA is above 2.000 will receive a letter of concern from Academic Advising inviting them to review their academic performance and outlining available support services.