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Academic Good Standing At UNCG

The following requirements and procedures for maintaining academic good standing became effective in Fall 1996 for newly admitted degree-seeking undergraduates (freshmen and transfer students), and was modified by Faculty Senate in April 1998.

To continue in academic good standing at UNCG, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 1.75 for freshmen (0–29 semester hours completed), and 2.0 thereafter (30 or more semester hours completed).

Students on academic probation must earn a 2.30 GPA each term including Summer Session until academic good standing is restored. For freshmen a 1.75 cumulative GPA is required for good standing; for sophomores and above, a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Failure to meet the 2.30 term GPA until good standing is restored will result in academic suspension, if not previously suspended. Students on academic probation after academic suspension or dismissal who fail to meet the 2.30 term GPA will be academically dismissed.

UNCG reserves the right to deny enrollment to any student, even though the student has met the minimum grade point average required, if it is apparent from the student’s academic record of required courses that the student will not be able to meet graduation requirements.

The Academic Good Standing Policy applies to enrollment during any term, including Summer session. Students may be placed on academic probation, suspended, dismissed, or restored to good standing based on their academic performance during Summer Session. Academic performance for both summer terms is evaluated at the end of Summer Term II. Students may check their academic standing via UNCGenie.

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Academic Probation

Academic probation will occur as a result of any of the following:

Freshmen will be placed on academic probation if their cumulative GPA falls below a 1.75.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be placed on academic probation if their cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0.

Students on academic probation must earn a 2.30 term GPA each term to be eligible to continue until good standing is restored.

Students who are placed on academic probation must participate in the Student Academic Success Program sponsored by Undergraduate Studies during their next semester. Failure to participate in this program or meet any condition of this program will result in immediate academic suspension.

All students on academic probation shall be limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours in the Fall or Spring Semester and no more than four (4) hours in each term of Summer session.

Students are expected to be aware at all times of their academic status and are responsible for knowing whether or not they are on academic probation.

SAS Courses

100 Strategies for Academic Success (0:2)

Enrollment required of, and restricted to, students who are placed on academic probation at the end of their first semester at UNCG.

Attendance requirements enforced.

Graded P/NP (Pass/Not Pass)

Failure to register for SAS 100 and to attend the first class meeting will result in immediate academic suspension. If extraordinary circumstances prevent students from attending the first class meeting, they should contact the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies prior to that meeting to avoid immediate suspension.

Topics will include self-assessment, motivation, goal-setting, study skills, learning styles, time management, and campus resources. Students will develop and follow an individualized learning plan to address their particular challenges and needs. (Fall & Spring & Summer)

200 Academic Success for Continuing Students (0:2)

Enrollment is required of, and restricted to, undergraduates who are placed on academic probation following any semester of academic good standing at UNCG.

Attendance requirements enforced.

Graded P/NP (Pass/Not Pass)

Failure to register for SAS 200 and to attend the first class meeting will result in immediate academic suspension. If extraordinary circumstances prevent students from attending the first class meeting, they should contact the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies prior to that meeting to avoid immediate suspension.

Course emphasizes building interdependent campus relationships; enhancing self-assessment, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy; and fostering academic and career goal setting. (Fall & Spring)

Academic Suspension

Academic suspension from the University will occur as a result of either of the following:

Freshmen on academic probation will be suspended for one semester if they fail to earn either a minimum 2.30 GPA each term or raise their cumulative GPA to 1.75 at the end of their probationary term.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors on academic probation will be suspended for one semester if they fail to earn either a minimum 2.30 GPA each term or raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0 at the end of the probationary term.

Students placed on academic suspension are denied permission to enroll for one semester. After a one-semester academic suspension, students may apply for reactivation/readmission to the University. Students are encouraged to complete an interview in the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies prior to the application deadline. If reactivated, students will return carrying academic probation status. Summer Session is not considered a semester away for the purposes of academic suspension.

Academic Suspension Appeals

A student who wishes to appeal academic suspension must appeal in writing to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies by the appeals deadline in the academic calendar, which is published in the Undergraduate Bulletin and semester Registration Guide. Academic suspension appeals are considered in cases where circumstances beyond the student’s control have interfered with the student’s academic performance.

Events/Circumstances that Merit an Appeal

Personal or family emergency
Unanticipated, serious medical difficulty (excluding chronic conditions—students are responsible for properly balancing academic work with known chronic conditions)
Serious psychological difficulty

Information to be Included in the Appeal

State the academic term of suspension you are appealing
Explain the events/circumstances that were detrimental to your academic performance
Attach any supporting documentation of events/circumstances that merit your appeal
Describe how the events/circumstances in your appeal have been resolved
Describe your plans for ensuring satisfactory academic performance in the coming academic term, should your appeal be approved.

Contact the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at 336/334-4025 for additional information.

Academic Suspension Appeals will be reviewed by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and/or the Academic Appeals Committee. Students will be notified of the results of their appeals in writing.

Formerly suspended students who wish to return must agree to participate in a program sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies during their first semester upon return. Failure to meet the conditions of this program will result in immediate dismissal from the term. Formerly suspended students will be notified of the details of this program by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal will occur as a result of either of the following:

Freshmen who return on academic probation after suspension will be dismissed if they fail to earn either a minimum 2.30 GPA each term or raise their cumulative GPA to 1.75.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who return on academic probation after suspension will be dismissed if they fail to earn either a minimum 2.30 GPA each term or raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0.

Students who have been academically dismissed cannot enroll at UNCG. One year after an academic dismissal, students may petition the Dean of Undergraduate Studies to return to the University. Approval to continue after academic dismissal is a relatively rare occurrence. If approved, students will return carrying academic probation status. Students must also apply to Undergraduate Admissions to return.

Information to be included in the Academic Dismissal Appeal:

Explain the events/circumstances that were detrimental to your academic performance during your previous enrollment at UNCG
Describe how these events/circumstances have been resolved
Describe your plans for ensuring satisfactory academic performance in the coming academic term, should your appeal be approved.

Return to the University After Academic Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal

Students not in good academic standing (academic probation, suspension, dismissal) when they leave the University must meet readmission requirements. If students not in good academic standing attend another post-secondary institution, they must have an overall and transferable 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on all courses taken since leaving the University.

Dismissed students must petition the Dean of Undergraduate Studies to return to the University. Formerly dismissed students who successfully petition to return must agree to participate in a program sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies during their first semester upon return. Failure to meet the conditions of this program will result in immediate dismissal from the term. Formerly dismissed students will be notified about the details of this program when their appeal is approved.

Academic Appeals

The Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Academic Appeals Committee, appointed from the faculty, consider special and meritorious requests for waivers of academic regulations stated in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The Committee’s decision is final. The student should consult the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies for information concerning the appeal process.