Academic Standing Guidelines
Minimum GPA for "Good Academic Standing" for Student Classification
| Minimum GPA | Classification | Completed Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | Freshman | 0-26 |
| 2.00 | Sophomore | 27-59 |
| 2.00 | Junior | 60-89 |
| 2.00 | Senior | 90+ |
Academic Standing Chart
| Previous Standing | End of Current Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sem. GPA < 2.00 Cum. GPA ≥ 2.00 | Sem. GPA < 2.00 Cum. GPA < 2.00 | Sem. GPA > 2.00 Cum. GPA < 2.00 | |
| First term student with no previous standing | -- | ²Probation | -- |
| Admitted on Probation (ADPR) | -- | ³Suspension | -- |
| Good (GOOD) | ¹Warning | ²Probation | ²Probation |
| Warning (WARN) | ¹Warning | ²Probation | ²Probation |
| Probation (ACPR) | ¹Warning | ³Suspension | ²Continued Probation |
| Continued Probation (CNPR) | ¹Warning | ³Suspension | ²Continued Probation |
| Suspension Appeal (SPCT)4 | ¹Warning | ³Suspension | ²Continued Probation |
| Reinstate on probation following Suspension (ACSP) | ¹Warning | ³Suspension | ²Continued Probation |
- Warning: Does not appear on the academic record
- Probation/Continued Probation: Continuance of probation may be issued for as many semesters as the Semester GPA is above with the Cumulative GPA below 2.00. Probation/Continued Probation does not appear on the academic record.
- Suspension: Intervention by the institution for failure to demonstrate academic improvement. Suspension is issued for the immediate two grading periods following the suspended term. Suspension does appear on the academic record.
- Suspension Appeal: If suspended, a student may appeal with extenuating documented circumstances. Suspension appeals are noted on the official academic record after the specific term as a continuance approved by Academic Standards with the date of approval. Students must meet or exceed both the term and cum GPA to continue; if not, the student is re-suspended.
NOTE: An automatic hold is placed on the records of all students who are placed on probation, continued probation, or suspension. (An Adviser Hold for probation and continued probation and a Registrar’s Hold for suspensions.) If a suspension appeal is approved, the student is required to complete the appealed term with a Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA at or above 2.00.
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