What does academic probation mean?
A student who has a GPA of 2.0 after attempting 15 or more semester hours is placed on Academic Probation for the following term and must meet with his or her Faculty Advisor to register for classes. More information about Academic Probation can be found in the Student Handbook which is available in Student Services.
Academic probation means that a student has fallen out of good academic standing due to a low GPA. Students must have a 1.5 GPA after the first semester, a 1.75 after the second semester, and a 1.9 after the third semester. The fourth semester and all semesters thereafter require a 2.0. Once a student goes on academic probation, he or she has two semesters in which to regain good standing before being suspended. Going to summer school at Appalachian can help because summer sessions do not count as probation semesters. Repeating failed classes is also a quick way to boost GPA. Students on academic probation should always work closely with their advisors to make sure they understand the most effective ways to get out of academic trouble!
In order to remain “In Good Standing” academically at Virginia Tech, you must maintain a gpa of 2.0. If it falls under 2.0 during a semester, you will be placed on academic probation. This means you should reconsider how many credits you are taking per semester and should speak immediately with your advisor to determine what sort of steps you can take to ensure that your grades recover. You can still, however, take classes.
