2020-2021 Undergraduate General Catalog > Academic Policies > General Academic Policies > Academic Probation/Dismissal Procedures

Academic Probation/Dismissal Procedures

Probation/Dismissal/Eligibility:

Students are placed on or removed from academic probation at the end of any term (fall, interim, spring or summer), and students are dismissed from the University at the end of any fall, spring or summer semester based on the following criteria:

Students who earn a semester GPA of 1.50 or less may be considered for probation regardless of cumulative grade point average.  Students who earn a 1.50 or less for two consecutive semesters may also be reviewed for dismissal regardless of the cumulative GPA.

1. Students who have been on probation for a semester, and do not raise their cumulative grade point average above the probation range may be dismissed from the University. Students who do not raise their cumulative GPA over the minimum, yet earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher will be considered for continued probation.
2. The academic probation/dismissal status of students shall be in effect the first day of the term following the decision. For example, actions taken at the end of Fall Semester 2019 go into effect on the first day of Interim 2020. Actions taken at the end of Spring Semester 2020 go into effect the first day of Summer term 2020, or Fall Semester 2020 if the student is not enrolled in courses for summer.
3. Student organizations have the ability to limit participation for those students on continued academic probation based on their Augustana grade point average and the student's academic standing. The faculty or staff leader of each organization will be responsible to communicate with the Registrar's Office to determine which students, if any, fail to meet the organizations by-laws. 
4. Students may be restored to good standing at the end of any term (fall, interim, spring or summer) their Augustana grade point average exceeds the grade point average listed above.

Petition Processes:

1. A student may petition a dismissal decision to the Admission and Re-Admission Committee. The Committee will normally consider such a request only after the student has been away from Augustana for one semester.
2. The student petition shall be submitted to the Registrar no later than 28 days prior to the beginning of the affected semester. The Committee will convene as necessary if petitions are submitted. Each petition must contain:
   • A statement about the circumstances that led to the dismissal/probation decision.
   • A verifiable plan that details efforts to be taken that will prevent a re-occurrence of the problem. This plan will be written in conjunction with the student’s academic advisor.
   • The student may request an appearance before the Registrar.
3. Student organizations that have an academic probation policy are responsible for communicating the petition process. However, it is not mandatory that student organizations offer the right to petition.