Academic Suspension

For Full-Time Students

  • At the end of each semester, first time, first year students with a semester GPA of less than 1.0 and all other students with a semester GPA of less than 1.3 will be placed on Academic Suspension for a minimum of one semester.

  • At the end of each semester, students who have earned fewer than twelve credits (placed on Academic Warning) for each of two consecutive semesters will be placed on Academic Suspension for a minimum of one semester.

  • At the end of each semester, students who have been placed on Academic Probation more than once within a four semester timeframe during their academic career at the University will be placed on Academic Suspension for a minimum of one semester.

For Part-Time Students

  • At the end of each semester, matriculated students with a semester GPA of less than 1.3 will be suspended from the university for a minimum of one semester.

  • At the end of each semester, students who have been placed on Academic Probation more than once in their academic career at the University will be placed on Academic Suspension for a minimum of one semester.

Returning to the University after Suspension

Following their first Academic Suspension, students wishing to return to the University are not eligible to do so until at least a period of one full semester has elapsed. Returning to the University requires a reapplication of admission to the Office of the Registrar. Students must provide evidence of their ability to succeed (for example, proof of progress at another institution) to be considered for readmission. In the event of a second suspension, students may reapply to the Office of the Registrar for return to the University after a period of at least one academic year has elapsed. Students must provide evidence of their ability to succeed at the University to be considered for readmission. Readmission following an Academic Suspension is never guaranteed; applications for readmission are reviewed by the Provost, who consults with a Committee convened for this purpose. 

Appealing Academic Standing Decision

Students may write a letter of appeal to the Provost. Guidelines and deadlines for an appeal are included in the letter of suspension. The Provost consults with staff and faculty in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Management when considering appeals. The decision of the Provost will be final.