Academic Suspension and Probation

A student who receives a suspension notice may not attend classes. Suspension is recorded on the student’s transcript. A student who has been suspended and wishes to be reinstated must petition in writing and provide appropriate support documents for review by the Student Standing Committee. Students may be reinstated under conditions set by the Committee and monitored by the Student Success Center.

Probation is a strong warning that academic performance is below recommended standards. Students on probation are encouraged to make significant improvement in their grades during the following semester. Performance will be closely monitored by the Student Success Center. Probation is recorded on the student’s transcript. A student who fails to meet the criteria as stated in the table below may be suspended or placed on probation at the discretion of the Student Standing Committee.

Any student whose semester average is 2.000 or higher will not be suspended for a low cumulative average unless he or she is judged by the Student Standing Committee to have abused the W (Withdrawal) privilege. Students placed on probation or suspension are invited to appear before the Student Standing Committee to present evidence that they feel should be considered before final action is taken on their academic performance.