Advisement Center
Academic Standards
The university expects all students, regardless of whether they are enrolled part-time or full-time, to meet certain academic standards. Students must assume personal responsibility for their own intellectual growth and personal development and should take advantage of the opportunities for academic support that the university provides.
An undergraduate student will be allowed to continue in the university as long as their cumulative grade point average (GPA) is at least 2.00. This is the minimum required cumulative GPA at the university for all students regardless of class standing or how many hours the student has attempted. A higher minimum GPA is sometimes specified by specific programs within the university. In such cases, students must adhere to the more stringent requirements as long as they are in those programs.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION |
After the first semester that a student does not attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, they are placed on academic probation at the end of the term. The student is required to complete the Academic Success Plan program, a short non-credit course in Canvas. After successful completion of the Canvas course (which typically takes 1-2 hours) and advisement by their academic advisor, the student may register for the next term. Log in to Canvas and complete the Academic Success Plan. When you log in, you will see a note at the top of your dashboard to accept the invitation to the Academic Success Plan course, so click to accept. It will look like a regular course, but it is just a short set of modules that introduce you to the most important topics that you need to know to turn your GPA around next semester. Work through the modules, reading each page and completing all of the short quizzes. Once you have passed this Academic Success Plan “course,” your probation hold will be lifted in SOAR. You must get at least 70% total, but you can spend as much time as you need and take the quizzes multiple times to pass. We strongly advise you to go ahead and finish your Academic Success Plan well before the next semester starts, so you are prepared to be successful in your upcoming classes. |
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ACADEMIC PROBATION CONTINUED |
While on academic probation, if a student’s cumulative GPA is lower than 2.0 at the end of the term, they will be placed on academic probation continued. The student stays on academic probation continued as long as they earn a term GPA of at least a 2.00.
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ACADEMIC SUSPENSION |
While on academic probation continued, if a student does not attain a term GPA of at least 2.00 at the end of term, they will be placed on suspension. Suspension from the university must be for at least one fall or spring term. Summer terms will not count toward required minimum suspension time. You will need to follow the steps below to get readmitted, advised, and registered before you can start classes next semester. You can apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions. Note that any remaining account balance from prior semesters must be paid in full before you can be readmitted. Separately from being readmitted, you will also need to clear your suspension hold in order to enroll in classes. Here are the steps to follow to get your academic hold removed :
The priority deadline for readmission is ten days prior to the start of classes. If you are not readmitted by this deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to see your advisors, complete paperwork, and get enrolled for that semester. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
Visit the Registrar's Academic Standing FAQ for answers to the most commonly asked questions about probation, probation continued, and suspension. |
For Advisors
- Academic Probation and Suspension Policy
- Academic Improvement Plan (AIP)
- Academic Standards Flowchart
- Petition for Clearance of Academic Hold (Probation Continued and Suspension)
