Academic Probation, Suspension and Reinstatement for Undergraduates (A-3)
Original Implementation: January 30, 1981
Last Revision:April 22, 2008
Good Standing
A student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in order to remain in good academic standing at the university.
Probation
A student is placed on academic probation after the first regular semester in which the cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) fails to meet the minimum of 2.0 standard. Probation students whose semester grade point average is 2.0 or higher in a given semester will be allowed to continue on academic probation until the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher. Academic probation will continue until the student achieves good standing or is suspended from the university. Academic probation students whose semester grade point average for a given semester falls below the minimum 2.0 G.P.A. standard are placed on suspension.
Suspension
A student is placed on academic suspension after a regular semester that immediately follows a semester of probation if the student's semester grade point average falls below 2.0.
Reinstatement
A student on academic suspension may be allowed to continue in the university through any of the following procedures:
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Following the student's first suspension, attend summer school at Stephen F. Austin State University and:
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Raise his/her grade point average to the minimum university standard as specified in the General Bulletin, or
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Pass with a C average or better at least 9 semester credit hours as specified by his/her dean.
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Following the student's first suspension, be reinstated on probation automatically after one regular semester's absence from the university. Following the student's second or subsequent suspension, be reinstated on probation automatically after an absence from the university of two regular semesters. Summer terms are exempted from periods of academic suspension.
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Follow procedures established by his/her dean.
Change of Major
Students on academic probation or students returning after serving a suspension may change majors upon approval from their current and receiving deans.
Cross Reference: General Bulletin, Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook and Activities Calendar
Responsible for Implementation:Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact for Revision:Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None