Resources
for Students on Academic Probation
Counseling | Academic
Probation | Terminology | Self-Assessment
Achieving Academic
Success
 What
is academic probation?
Any student who has completed 12 or more semester hours
with a cumulative grade point average below 2.00 (C average) or
who has failed to earn at least 50 percent of all credits registered
for on the official day of counting student enrollment for two
or more consecutive semesters will have an academic sanction of
probation.
Why have I been placed on academic probation?
You have been placed on academic probation because your cumulative course grade
point average (GPA) is below a 2.0 or below a “C” average. You
may not be making satisfactory academic progress and you are performing below
the college standards.
While I am on academic probation will I be able to receive financial
aid or participate as an athlete?
While you are on academic probation, in some cases, you may not be
eligible to receive financial aid, e.g., scholarships, student loans, grants,
work-study, etc., until you demonstrate academic improvement. The Financial
Aid Office must adhere to strict guidelines in awarding aid to students. It
is strongly advised that you make every effort to remain in good academic standing.
Please consult with a financial aid advisor to address your specific questions,
as each student’s financial situation is unique. If you are a student-athlete,
please contact the Director of Athletics about your eligibility.
How do I get off academic probation?
To get off academic probation your GPA must be a 2.0 or greater and
you must be making satisfactory academic progress. You should meet with an
academic advisor to determine what grades you will need to achieve to prevent
remaining on academic probation.
Where can I go to discuss the reasons why I am struggling
academically?
You may wish to discuss your particular reasons for being
on probation with a counselor. Your lack of academic progress
may have been affected by a variety of factors, such as adjustment
to college life, inter conflicts, motivational and learning
difficulties, etc. You can discuss any type of personal, academic,
or social problem with a counselor. Your counseling sessions
are kept strictly confidential. Confidential information will not
be shared with anyone without your written consent. Prior to meeting
with a counselor, you may wish to complete the Self-Assessment
to gain valuable insight about the choices you have made as a student.
The Self-Assessment will compare your choices with that of successful
students.
For more information, contact
Counseling Services at 732.255.0400 x 2941.
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