The academic progress of degree-seeking undergraduate students is monitored, and those having academic difficulty may be asked to withdraw from specific courses, or may be placed on academic probation, or may be dismissed academically.

Required Course Withdrawal

The Dean of Student Affairs may, on the recommendation of the department head or chair, require students to withdraw from any course or courses in which their preparation, progress, effort, or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.

Academic Probation

Students who are not making satisfactory progress toward a degree are placed on academic probation. Academic probation is a strong warning to students that their scholastic performance is less than that expected by the University. Failure to improve after receiving a probation notice will result in academic dismissal from the University (see below). Notices of academic probation are sent to students at the same time grades are sent at the end of terms.

A student who is seeking the baccalaureate or associate degree is placed on academic probation when any one of the following is true:

1. The University cumulative GPA is below 2.00.

2. The GPA for the most recent quarter is below 2.00.

3. The cumulative in the courses used to calculate departmental GPA is below 2.00, based on at least 15 credits.

A student on academic probation will be removed from probation when all of the following are true:

1. The University cumulative GPA is 2.00 or greater.

2. The GPA for the most recent quarter is 2.00 or greater.

3. The cumulative GPA in the major department is 2.00 or greater.

Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal will result if a student fails to be removed from probation within two quarters of enrollment after receiving the first probation notice. (For example, a continuously enrolled student placed on academic probation at the end of the fall term must meet the criteria for removal from probation at the end of winter or spring term.) A student receiving a notice of academic dismissal will not be permitted to enroll at the University.

Appeals of academic dismissal will be heard if students can document that there are unusual or extenuating circumstances surrounding their recent academic performance. They must also be confident that they will be able to remove themselves from probation by the end of one additional quarter of attendance. Students wishing to make such an appeal must do so in writing to the Dean of Student Affairs within five calendar days of receipt of the dismissal notice.

Reinstatement

A student who is dismissed for unsatisfactory academic progress may apply for reinstatement through a written request to the Dean of Student Affairs after a period of nonenrollment. Each such request is considered individually and promptly. A student who is reinstated after academic dismissal will be reinstated on academic probation. Failure to achieve good academic standing by the end of the second quarter after reinstatement will result in a second dismissal. There shall be no reinstatement after a third academic dismissal.

A student reinstated on probation shall be considered as having enrolled under the catalog and curriculum in effect at the time of reenrollment without regard to original matriculation.

Adopted by Senate: March 15, 1995
Approved by President (with modifications): November 1, 1995
Rejected by Senate
Approved by President (without modifications): December 18, 1995
Ammended with Proposal 24-99