A student is considered to be in Academic Good Standing if he or she maintains a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on cumulative hours attempted. Academic Standing will be determined at the end of each fall and spring semester. A student may request that Academic Standing be reviewed at the end of a summer term by contacting the Registrar’s Office in writing. GPA as described in this policy will not be rounded up.
First Academic Warning: An undergraduate student failing to meet the minimum standard above is automatically placed on First Academic Warning for the ensuing “long” semester:
A student who enters the University on First Academic Warning or who is placed on First Academic Warning is expected to conform to the following rules:
- Academic load may not exceed 15 semester hours;
- Student must adhere to individualized academic action plan created in consultation with the student’s assigned staff member in the Center for Academic Excellence.
- Student must enroll and actively participate in the university’s Academic Success Course.
The student will return to good academic standing at the end of the term if the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher.
Second Academic Warning: If a student does not meet the requirements to be removed from First Academic Warning at the end of one “long” semester, he/she will be placed on Second Academic Warning.
During the period of Second Academic Warning, these rules will apply:
- Academic load may not exceed 15 semester hours;
- Student must adhere to an individualized academic action plan in consultation with the student’s assigned staff member in the Center for Academic Excellence.
3. Student will be able to participate in all activities related to courses for which the student is enrolled; however,
4. Student will not represent the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in any activity (except those related to courses for which the student is enrolled) under the direct supervision of any university area, such as intercollegiate athletics, contests and off- campus productions; and
- 5. Student may still participate but will not hold a leadership/officer position/role in any activity (except those related to courses for which the student is enrolled) under the sponsorship of any university area, such as student clubs and organizations.
Academic Suspension: A student who does not achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better during the semester on Second Academic Warning will be placed on Academic Suspension. Students placed on academic suspension will be suspended for a minimum of one “long” semester. For example: A student placed on academic suspension at the end of the fall semester will not be allowed to re-enroll until the start of the summer semester. For students who are placed on academic suspension at the end of the spring semester, the suspension will begin at the next fall semester and students may still participate in summer classes.
A student who has been academically suspended must apply to be readmitted to the university through the regular admission procedure. If readmission is granted, the student will be readmitted on First Academic Warning status and will be required to comply with the regulations listed in the First Academic Warning section above.
For GPA requirements for particular programs, please reference the appropriate section in the Catalog.