Academic Probation (Policy AA-20)

Students must maintain satisfactory academic status as defined by the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) identified below. A student who fails to maintain a satisfactory academic status will be placed on Academic Probation. “Academic Probation” will appear on the student’s transcripts for the appropriate semester.

Undergraduate students must have a 2.0 CGPA to maintain satisfactory academic status. A student who fails to maintain a 2.0 CGPA after attempting twelve (12) hours of credit at Clarkson College will be placed on Academic Probation for a period not to exceed one (1) year. If the CGPA is not re-established to at least 2.0 by the end of that time, the student will be dismissed from the Academic Program.

Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 CGPA for successful completion of the program of study. A graduate student with a CGPA of less than 3.0 after attempting six (6) hours of credit will be placed on Academic Probation for a period not to exceed one (1) year. If the CGPA is not re-established to at least 3.0 by the end of that time, the student will be dismissed from the Academic Program.

Procedure:

  • Student will receive a letter from the Registrar’s Office regarding their academic probation status.
  • Programs will place probationary students on educational/academic contracts to monitor progress.
  • Academic probation will be removed once the student has reached the threshold CGPA.
Academic Policies and Procedures