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Undergraduate Probation/Suspension Information

General Information

Undergraduate Academic Probation and Suspension Policy
  • The policy can also be found in the University Undergraduate Catalog under "Procedures and Policies".

Academic Probation

Academic Probation is an indication of serious academic difficulty that may ultimately lead to suspension from the University. Probation appears on the student’s official academic record.

  • Students will be placed on Academic Probation at the end of any semester when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.

 Undergraduate students placed on Academic Probation are required to complete these steps:

  1. Complete this Probation Conditions and Plan for Academic Improvement form. 
  2. Be re-advised and greenlighted by Advising Services.
    • Once the Probation Conditions and Plan for Academic Improvement form is completed, Advising Services will contact the student and schedule an advising appointment.

 Graduate students placed on Academic Probation must contact their Program Advisor.

  • Contact the Graduate School at 806-651-2730 with any questions.

Academic Suspension

Academic Suspension is an indicator of severe academic difficulty and appears on the student’s official academic record. Academic Suspension allows the student time to reassess academic and career goals and/or resolve other causes for continued academic failure.

  • Students will be placed on Academic Suspension when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.
  • Students on Academic Suspension may not take courses nor participate in any extracurriculur/co-curricular activities.

  • Students suspended the first time may not enroll for two consecutive semesters.

 

  • NOTE: All Holds (financial and otherwise) must be cleared before the committee will review any appeal or reinstatement requests.  Students who have been out a semester, also submit an Admission Application (See Application Deadlines on the Admissions website).
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  • Steps for Reinstatement After Serving First Suspension Period - Students MUST submit a returning student admission application by the deadline for the desired term (See Application Deadlines on the Admissions website).

 

  • Request for Reinstatement After Serving Second Academic Suspension - Students MUST submit a returning student admission application by the deadline for the desired term (See Application Deadlines on the Admissions website).  Submission Deadlines for the Request for Reinstatement are the same as those for the Suspension Appeal Form above (***NOTE***Students wishing to return after a third or subsequent suspension may complete this form also)

 

  • Suspension Appeal Form - Students wishing to appeal the time period of a suspension, complete this form for submission to the Academic Review Committee. 
    • Submission Deadlines:
      • Monday, March 23, 2026, 5 pm
        • for review by the committee Friday, March 27, 2026

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