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Academic Probation & Suspension

Undergraduate Academic Standing, Probation, Suspension & Restart

Arkansas State University

The following policies belowgovern concern academic standing for undergraduate students at Arkansas State University.

Definitions

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Goodacademic Standing

status

Good standing is when your cumulative GPA (your Institutional GPA) and your term GPA (current term only)determinations are bothbased 2.0 or above.

Probation

Probation is when either your cumulative GPA or your term GPA is under 2.0.

Suspension

Suspension is when both your cumulative GPA and your term GPA fall below 2.0. Undergraduate students must beonly on probation during the previous term before they can be suspended.

Only ASU institutional coursework. is considered in ASU academic standing. Transfer workcoursework is not included in institutional GPA calculations.

 

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Definitions of Academic Probation and SuspensionStanding

ProbationGood Standing

A student is in Good Standing when both of the following are met:

  • Term GPA (current semester) is 2.0 or higher, and

  • Cumulative ASU GPA (Institutional GPA) is 2.0 or higher

Students enteringin Good Standing may continue enrollment without restriction.

 

Academic Probation

A student is placed on Academic Probation when either of the following occurs:

  • Term GPA is below 2.0, or

  • Cumulative ASU for the first time are under the retention policy listed below:

    Students will receive academic probation at the close of any enrollment period (fall, spring or summer term) when their current semester or ASU cumulative grade point average (GPA)GPA is below 2.00.0

    Academic
    • probation

Probation status will be removed at the end of any enrollment period (Fall, Spring, or Summer) when both the currentterm semesterGPA and cumulative ASU cumulative GPA arereturn to 2.000 or above.higher.

Students receiving academic probation are strongly encouraged to counsel with an academic adviser or call the University Advising Center at 870-972-3001.

First time, first year students placed on academic probation atare strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor or contact the endUniversity ofAdvising Center at (870) 972-3001.

First-time, first-year students placed on probation after their first semester canmay enroll in College Choices -, a one-credit study skills course - during their next enrollment periodcourse, by contacting the University Advising Center at 870-972-3001.Center.

Academic Suspension

A student is placed on Academic Suspension when:

  • Both the term GPA and cumulative ASU GPA are below 2.0,

  • AND the student was on academic probation in the previous term

Suspension Period & Restart@State Program

Students placed on first academic suspension must either:

  • Enroll in and successfully complete the Restart@State Program, or

  • Sit out one full calendar year before seeking readmission

There is no appeal process for a first academic suspension.

Restart@State Program

The Restart@State Program is a mandatory intervention program for:

  • Students placed on their first academic suspension

  • Certain transfer students admitted by appeal

Program Requirements

  • Students must complete the Restart Application

  • The Restart Seminar is a one-credit-hour course

  • Emphasis is placed on:

    • Self-responsibility

    • Proper decision-making

    • Study skills strategies

Students on academicthe probationJonesboro campus must attend a Restart Orientation Workshop prior to the start of the semester.

Eligibility Restrictions

Students are NOT eligible if:

  • They are not on first suspension

  • They have previously attempted the Restart@State Program

Degree Center & Online Students

Degree Center Students

  • Must complete the Restart Application

  • Must obtain the advisor’s signature

  • The University Advising Center assists with departmental signatures

  • Students will becomplete suspendedan online version of the course

  • Students meet with their site coordinator instead of attending the Jonesboro workshop

A-State Online Students

  • May seek conditional immediate enrollment through the A-State Online Programs Director

  • Must complete the Restart Application

  • Will complete:

    • Online workshop review

    • Online course assignments

Readmission After Suspension

First Suspension

  • Must complete the Restart@State Program

  • Students taking coursework elsewhere during suspension are strongly advised to consult their A-State advisor before enrolling

Second & Third Suspension

  • Students are not permitted to enroll at A-State for poorone scholarshipfull whencalendar year

  • After the suspension period, students must meet with the University Advising Center before registering

Fourth or Subsequent Suspension

  • Students are dismissed from the university

  • Return is permitted only by appeal to the University Graduation and Academic Credit Appeals Committee

 

Transferring Coursework While on Suspension

Students on first, second, or third suspension who complete coursework at another institution may have their currentcoursework semesterreviewed for acceptance upon return to A-State.

Dropping Classes & University Withdrawal

Before You Drop or Withdraw

Dropping individual courses or withdrawing from all courses may affect:

  • Financial Aid

  • University Housing

  • Graduate School status

  • International Student Services

Students should consult the appropriate department before making any changes.

Dropping or Withdrawing

  • Students may drop or withdraw through their Self-Service Account

  • Refer to the Academic Calendar for deadlines

  • Tuition and fall,fees spring,may orstill summerapply

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    Refund GPAinformation areis bothavailable belowthrough the requiredTreasurer’s 2.00.Office

  • For assistance, contact the University Advising Center at (870) 972-3001

A-State Online Withdrawal

Students suspendedenrolled forthrough poorA-State scholarshipOnline maymust applycontact:

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