Students are automatically placed on academic probation when they fail to maintain good academic standing. Failure to maintain good academic standing is defined by any of the following conditions:
Conditions Triggering Academic Probation
| Condition | Full-Time Students | Part-Time Students |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative GPA below B average | Below 3.0 GPA | Below 3.0 GPA |
| Accumulated incomplete (I) grade credit hours | 9 or more credit hours | 4 or more credit hours |
| Grade of U or MU in field education | SW 515 or SW 691 | SW 515 or SW 691 |
| Successful course completion rate | Below 67% of credits attempted | Below 67% of credits attempted |
Courses with grades that do not bear credit — such as W, I, MU, or U — are included in the calculation for successful completion rate.
Probation results in an immediate hold on registration for subsequent terms of enrollment.
In cases of initial academic probation, the student is notified by the associate dean for educational programs (ADEP). The notification details the reasons for the probation and informs the student of the responsibility to develop a written academic plan to remove the probation status. The written plan is forwarded to the ADEP for approval.
The plan must include specific dates for assessing the student's progress during the probation semester. If the plan requires notification of certain instructors (e.g., the need to finish an incomplete by a certain date or do extra work to improve a grade), the ADEP or delegate notifies the relevant instructors. If the plan involves field education, the director of field education and the student’s field faculty must also approve the plan. The approved plan is placed in the student's record with copies forwarded to both the student and the advisor. If the plan is not approved, the student's status would be reviewed by the ADEP. As appropriate, the advisor shall consult with the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management regarding any special services the student may need.
If students are concerned about being placed on academic probation, they can request a Student Success Meeting to help them access additional resources. See volume 1, section 14.05 for more information. If a student believes they were put on probation in error, they should contact the ADEP