The cumulative grade point average (GPA), in conjunction with class standing and term GPA, is used to indicate the academic standing of students at the end of any semester or summer term and will determine their eligibility for continued enrollment.
A student must maintain a C (2.0) cumulative grade point average to be considered in good academic standing by the University.
If a student’s cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0, the student will be placed on academic warning until such time that their grade point average brings them back into good standing or they are separated from the University. Students who are on Academic Warning are expected to consult with their academic advisor to identify if repeating courses in which deficient grades were received is appropriate during the next semester (or the next time the course is offered). Students on Academic Warning are required to participate in the University Academic Recovery program. One possible outcome of Academic Warning is Separation in a subsequent term.
Students who are on Academic Warning and meet the following criteria will be separated from the university unless an exception is provided by the dean of the relevant college on a case-by-case basis:
- Students with fewer than 30 earned hours and earn a term grade point average of less than 1.7
- Students with 30-59 earned hours and earn a term grade point average of less than 2.0
Students with 60 or more earned hours and earn a term grade point average of less than 2.2
Students who have been academically separated should expect to stay out of classes for one academic semester (following a first separation) and one academic year (following an additional separation), after which students will need to apply for re-admission. Re-admission decisions will be made by the Dean of the College of the student's major.
It should be pointed out that some programs may have requirements above the minimum University retention standards.
Academic Separation is not synonymous with Satisfactory Academic Progress Suspension. A student may be in Good Standing but still be suspended from receiving financial aid due to low rate of completion or exceeding the allowable attempted credit hours.