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Academic Standing: Warning, Probation, and Dismissal

Students who do not maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 will be placed on academic probation or dismissed from the University. A first-semester first-year student whose grades are below a GPA of 2.0 at mid-semester may receive an academic warning that probation or dismissal will result if the student’s grades are not improved by the end of the semester.

A student is subject to dismissal from the University if his/her cumulative GPA is:

  • less than 1.8 with up to 30 credits attempted
  • less than 1.9 with 30.01 to 45 credits attempted
  • less than 2.0 thereafter

Students placed on academic probation must participate in an academic intervention program administered by the Academic Success Center – Advising. Students who are on academic probation must meet with their assigned probation counselor to review program requirements, course selection, credit loads, and other relevant information.

Academic probation serves as a warning to students that they need to improve their present GPA. It does not imply that they cannot graduate or graduate on time, if they carry normal course loads and meet all university graduation requirements. A student who fails to attain the required GPA during the probationary semester is subject to dismissal. Students are reminded that the academic dean has the prerogative to dismiss any student who is not making sufficient progress toward a degree. The Dean also has the prerogative to require a student to attend in part-time status and/or change/revise his/her plan.

Students on probation may be eligible to receive financial aid if they meet the requirements under the Financial Aid Office’s federally mandated “Satisfactory Academic Progress” policy. A copy of this policy is provided to all aid applicants.