GPA Basics
What cumulative GPA is required to earn a bachelor’s degree?
2.0 GPA
What semester GPA range results in Academic Warning?
Below a 2.0 or above a 1.0
What GPA causes a student to be placed on Academic Alert?
Semester and cumulative GPA below a 2.0 but above a 1.0
Name one condition that results in Academic Notice.
A semester GPA below 1.00 or cumulative GPA below 2.00 for a second semester
When does Academic Dismissal occur?
Failing to earn a 2.00 semester GPA while on Academic Notice
Academic standing is calculated using grades from which term(s)?
Fall and Spring terms only
Does Academic Warning come with penalties such as dismissal risk?
No -- students are encouraged to take advantage of academic resources to help them improve
When does Academic Alert take effect?
The first semester a student has a term and cumulative GPA below a 2.0 but above a 1.0
What required meeting must students on Academic Notice complete?
Must participate in the Academic Recovery Program and must meet with their advisor
What notation appears on a student’s record after dismissal?
"Academic Dismissal" followed by the date of dismissal at the bottom of their grade summary on the transcript.
Do summer or winter classes change academic standing?
Although winter and summer terms can increase GPA, academic standing is only assigned after spring and fall
Who notifies students of an Academic Warning?
The Office of the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education. Natalie Coffey usually sends out these emails.
What must a student do to be removed from Academic Alert?
Raise their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0
What plan must students create while on Academic Notice?
An academic improvement plan which consists of discussing challenges, being connected with resources and developing a pathway to get back on track
Who reviews petitions for reinstatement after dismissal?
The Committee on Academic Standing
What GPA averages are required in both the major and minor to graduate?
2.0 GPA in each
What is the primary purpose of Academic Warning?
To inform students of policies and available resources and prevent students from being moved to Academic Alert or Academic Notice.
What standing follows Academic Alert if GPA does not improve?
Academic Notice
What happens if a student earns below a 2.00 semester GPA while on Academic Notice?
Academic Dismissal
What happens when students are sent an academic dismissal notice?
They are give the option to appeal and explain the circumstances that prevented them from meeting the Academic Standards. This is reviewed by the Committee on Academic Standing to determine if they will be allowed to continue their studies for another semester.
True or False: Academic standing is based on cumulative GPA only.
False -- Semester GPA determines standing but cumulative GPA can determine if you get removed from your current academic standing.
A student earns a 1.85 semester GPA but has a 2.10 cumulative GPA. What standing do they receive?
Academic Warning
A first-year student’s semester GPA is 1.85, but their cumulative GPA is 1.99. What standing applies?
Academic Alert
A student on Academic Notice earns a 2.10 semester GPA but has a 1.95 cumulative GPA. What is their standing next semester?
Continuing Academic Notice until their cumulative GPA is at least a 2.0
What is a QPD and how does it impact an academic dismissal?
QPD stands for Quality Point Deficiency which is the number of credits in B grades that a student needs to reach a 2.0 GPA. The higher this number is, the harder it may be to be granted reinstatement.