Academic Probation and Suspension
Academic Standings – Defined
Graduate students must regularly monitor their academic standing in ASSIST to ensure that they meet academic requirements. The three academic standing statuses are defined below:
Good Standing - A status of good standing means that you are excelling academically and fulfilling all the academic requirements established by the university. In order to remain in good standing, you must maintain a minimum cumulative and term GPA of 3.0 for master’s students or 3.25 for doctoral students and the other requirements set by the university.
Probationary Status - This is a warning status alerting you that your cumulative and/or term GPA has fallen below the 3.0 GPA requirement for master’s students or 3.25 for doctoral students. This warning means you must demonstrate you are capable of handling the academic rigors of your graduate program, including maintaining a GPA of at least a 3.0 for master’s students/3.25 for doctoral students.Probationary students who do not raise their GPA to the minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of the probationary semester or module are suspended for the following semester or module.
Suspension Status – A suspension status means that you have been dropped from your enrolled courses and will be prevented from registering for future courses. You are placed on suspension if any of the following scenarios occur:- Cumulative GPA falls below the minimum (3.0 for master’s students/3.25 for doctoral students) for 2 consecutive terms
- Term GPA falls below the minimum (3.0 for master’s students/3.25 for doctoral students) for 2 consecutive terms
- Receiving an ‘F’ grade in any course results in automatic suspension (Note: your Academic Standing may not immediately update to Suspension.)
A student who receives an F in any course is suspended for the following semester or module without a probationary semester or module regardless of cumulative GPA.
Appeal for Reinstatement Instructions
Appeal for Reinstatement Form
If you are suspended, you must complete and submit an appeal for reinstatement form, which is provided below, to request readmission into the graduate program.
Review Process
The appeal for reinstatement form will be routed for a decision through the 1) Director of Graduate Program or Graduate Program Coordinator and the 2) Dean of the Academic College to the 3) Dean of the Graduate College. The Dean of the Graduate College may approve or deny admission to the graduate program.
Due to the in-depth review of appeals, please be aware the process may take 2-8 weeks before a decision is sent to a student.
Accelerated Online Programs (7-week modules)
Traditional Programs (16-week semesters)
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us at gradcollege@utrgv.edu