Academic Progression Policy flowchart. 1) Academic Warning-Cumulative GPA less than 2.0; LionPATH Registration Hold. 2) Academic Suspension-Earn less than a 2.0 Semester GPA; Suspended for two semesters. 3) Dismissal-Earn less than a 2.0 Semester GPA after returning from suspension; Return in four years. Formula for Recovery Points: Recovery Points=credits attempted × [2 – cumulative GPA]. Needed credits with a B or better to get a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.

Academic Progression Policy

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Academic Warning

  • Cumulative GPA of less than 2.0
  • LionPATH Registration Hold

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Academic Suspension

  • Earn less than a 2.0 semester GPA
  • Suspended for two semesters

Learn more about Academic Suspension

Academic Dismissal

  • Earn less than a 2.0 semester GPA when returning from Suspension
  • Return in four years

Learn more about Academic Dismissal

Recovery Points = credits attempted x [2 - cumulative GPA]
Recovery points are the number of credits needed with a "B" or better grade to achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

This image explains the consequences and actions for students in academic warning status: 1) Earn Semester GPA Lower than 2.0-Move to Academic Suspension; Wait two semesters before returning to take classes (summer counts as a semester), then re-enroll to return in Academic Warning status. 2) Earn Semester GPA 2.0 or Higher-Continue to take classes and raise cumulative GPA to 2.0 or better to return to Good Academic Standing.

While in Academic Warning Status ...

If you earn a semester GPA lower than 2.0 while in Academic Warning status ...

  • Move to Academic Suspension
  • Wait two semesters before returning to take classes (summer is a semester).
  • Re-enroll to return in Academic Warning status

If you earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher while in Academic Warning status ...

  • Continue to take classes
  • Raise your cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or better to return to Good Academic Standing

Academic Warning

If you have been notified that you are in Academic Warning status:

  1. Complete the Academic Action Plan form.
  2. Submit your responses to the Academic Action Plan electronically (the form is emailed to the adviser) or complete the printable form and send it to your adviser.
  3. Discuss your situation/Academic Action Plan answers with your adviser in person or on the telephone.
  4. LionPATH hold will be released.
  5. Maintain contact with your adviser regarding your academic progress.
  6. Earn a 2.0 or higher semester GPA to continue to take classes while raising your cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or better to be removed from Academic Warning status.

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Academic Suspension

Procedure for Academic Suspension Students

  1. While in academic suspension, students wait two semesters before returning to take classes (summer is classified as a semester).
  2. Complete the Academic Action Plan while in academic suspension status or when ready to re-enroll to resume taking classes.
  3. Discuss your situation/responses to the Academic Action Plan with your adviser in person or on the telephone.
  4. Complete re-enrollment.
  5. Register for classes after the re-enrollment process has been completed.
  6. Maintain contact with your adviser regarding your academic progress. Note: you are returning in academic warning status.
  7. Earn a 2.0 or higher semester GPA to continue to take classes while raising your cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or better to be removed from academic warning status. Note: If your semester GPA is below a 2.0, you will move to academic dismissal and must wait four years and then may seek re-enrollment to the University by requesting an academic renewal.

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Academic Dismissal

A petition may be used to request an exception to a policy and/or to request a retroactive procedure. Strong, documented justification must be provided to establish the circumstances that warrant an exception. The most common petitions are retroactive withdrawals and retroactive late drops.

  • While in academic dismissal, students wait 4 calendar years before returning to take classes.
  • Complete Re-enrollment
  • Register for classes after the re-enrollment process has been completed.
  • Maintain contact with your adviser regarding your academic progress.

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