Academic Standing and Progression
Approved by: University Curriculum and Policies Committee
History: Revised March 2, 2016 | Revised May 2018 | Revised November 2023 | Revised July 2024
Related Policies: Petitions and Grievances
Related Forms, Procedures and References: N/A
For Questions Contact: Office of the Registrar | 651.690.6531 | Office of Academic Advising | 651.690.6803
Transcripts are evaluated for academic standing after the grade due date every fall and spring semester. Academic standing determinations are based solely on institutional grades and grade point averages. (Note: A minimum overall - transfer and institutional combined - cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required for graduation.)
Good Academic Standing
Students are in good academic standing when their institutional cumulative GPA remains at or above 2.0.
Academic Warning
Students who earn a semester GPA of less than 2.0 in their first semester as a new first-time student are placed on academic warning. They are removed from academic warning when their institutional cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. If after a semester on Academic Warning their institutional cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, they will be moved to academic probation.
Academic Probation
Students with an institutional cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 are placed on academic probation. They are removed from probation when their institutional cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. If while on academic probation they achieve a semester GPA of 2.0 or above, yet their institutional cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, they will continue on academic probation.
Students placed on Academic Probation are not eligible to compete in varsity athletics and will be restricted from holding leadership positions in co-curricular activities, including but not limited to individuals serving as a "responsible member" in recognized student organizations,
Suspension
Students will be suspended for one semester if while on academic probation they achieve neither a semester nor an institutional cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Readmission After Suspension
Students must apply in writing to the Office of Academic Advising for readmission to the University. To be readmitted, the student must show evidence that they will succeed in an academic program. The readmission decision made by the Office of Academic Advising is final. Students are placed on Academic Probation status the term they return from suspension.