Regulations on Academic Probation and Dismissal

Academic Standing

Retention standards for undergraduates are shown below and are printed on the student’s grade reports. (Regulations for graduate students may be obtained from the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies.)

Academic Good Standing

Academic good standing is defined as a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. This standard is in effect for all students, regardless of catalog year. A student who does not maintain the minimum cumulative GPA standard of a 2.0 is placed on academic probation. Students placed on academic probation retain the rights and privileges of any currently enrolled student to participate in university co-curricular activities as long as the student meets all academic requirements of the activity or program.

Note:

Students also must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in the courses attempted at the University that are specifically required or to be applied toward their major. The GPA requirements may vary depending upon the major. Always refer to specific department for details.

Academic Probation

A student whose cumulative UT grade point average falls below 2.0 is no longer in academic good standing and will be placed on academic probation. From the beginning of academic probation, the student must maintain a UT GPA of 2.0 or higher each semester. While on academic probation, the student is required to meet with an advisor in the Academic Success Center each semester until the student is in good standing. The student will remain on academic probation as long as his/her overall UT GPA is below 2.0 and he/she obtains a UT GPA of 2.0 or greater each semester.

The University reserves the right to require remedial action on behalf of any student who is placed on academic probation. Such action may include, but is not limited to, repeating failed courses, taking a reduced course load or enrolling in courses designed to assist the student. Grades earned at other institutions are not included in computation of cumulative grade point averages.

Academic Dismissal

If, at any time while on probation, the student’s semester GPA falls below 2.0, the student will be academically dismissed from the University.

Notification of academic probation and dismissal will be sent to students from the Office of the Associate Provost and noted by the Registrar on the student’s permanent academic record. Students dismissed by the University for academic reasons may apply for re-admission after one academic year [two regular (fall and spring) semesters] has elapsed. Application should be made through the Office of Admissions. Those applications will be referred to the Academic Appeals Committee for a decision. The deadline for petitioning for re-admission is June 1 for the fall term, December 1 for the spring term and April 1 for the summer terms. Applications for re-admission from dismissal must include a letter to the committee written by the student describing activities since dismissal, along with supporting documentation. Transcripts of any coursework completed at another institution since dismissal also should be sent to the Office of Admissions.