What is Academic Probation?
No one ever claimed getting an education was going to be easy. Every so often a student may encounter an especially difficult course which leads to a significant drop in his or her overall grade point average (GPA). If that grade point average falls below a minimal standard established by the school, the result could be a condition called academic probation. This may sound like a punishment, but most colleges view academic probation as a safety net between rehabilitation and expulsion. Almost all incoming students receive an academic break during their first sessions, since actual GPAs have not yet been established. Once the student has entered his or her second session, however, there are minimal standards of academic progress which must be met to remain in good standing with the school. A GPA of 1.00 may be required for freshmen students, which essentially means a D+ average. This requirement may be ramped up to a 1.5 or 2.0 GPA as the student becomes an upperclassman. Any drop below
You are on probation if your overall GPA is below 2.0 or your completion of credits is less than 67%. During the probation semester, you must complete all of your credits this semester and earn a term GPA of 2.3As long as you meet these requirements, you will remain on probation until you have achieved the Satisfactory Progress requirements. For some students, this may take several semesters. Even though you are on probation, you will be able to access financial aid, (if you qualify). AND it will continue as long as you maintain the probation requirements.
Academic probation is a trial period in which a student is given time to try to redeem failing grades or bad conduct. The student will be monitored closely for changes in grades. A student will be placed on academic probation during a period of low performance or bad conduct, and after the trial period, if the student’s performance does not improve, expulsion will happen.
