Academic Probation and Suspension Policy

UNIVERSITY POLICY

It is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to inform students of their scholastic standing using the following designations: Good Standing, Scholastic Probation and Scholastic Suspension.

PERTINENT INFORMATION

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requires institutions to clearly define and publish its policy regarding suspension and readmission of students for academic reasons.

OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Good Standing

I. Graduate and Professional Programs

Students in graduate and post-baccalaureate professional programs follow the standards of their academic programs for being in good academic standing. Please refer to the academic policies and standards in each school for more details.

II. Undergraduate Programs

An undergraduate student who maintains a minimum cumulative and term grade point averages (GPA) of 2.00 is considered to be in good academic standing.

A. Scholastic Probation

An undergraduate student whose cumulative or term GPA falls below 2.00 at the end of an enrollment period is placed on scholastic probation. A student may continue on probation by earning a minimum term GPA of 2.00 in the subsequent enrollment period. This student is removed from probation once both cumulative and term GPA reach 2.00 or higher.

Scholastic probation is a warning that the academic performance must improve to continue enrollment at the university. Students on probation are required to meet with their advisor prior to registration and may be required to participate in academic support programs for courses.  Following advisement, the student may be permitted to enroll while on probation.

B. Scholastic Suspension

Scholastic suspension occurs when a student on probation fails to maintain minimum academic standards. A student who does not achieve a term GPA of at least 2.00 while on probation will be suspended for one calendar year.

A suspended student may appeal the suspension to the school dean or dean’s designee. A student who is suspended may reapply for admission after one calendar year. Upon readmission, the student will be placed on scholastic probation and must meet the requirements associated with that status.

Students should consult directly with their respective dean's offices for additional information regarding academic standing.