What is Good Academic Standing?
The term “in good academic standing” means that a student is eligible or has been allowed to register for and undertake academic coursework at the college for the term in question. In some instances, students may be defined as being “on academic probation.” The mechanism of academic probation, including any accompanying constraints upon students’ activities, is intended as an educational device designed to encourage greater effort on the part of students who appear to be having difficulty in meeting certain academic standards. Placement on academic probation may precede denial of the right to register for academic coursework if certain conditions are not met, but students on academic probation are considered to be in good academic standing. Any questions concerning whether or not an individual student is in good academic standing will be determined by the campus committee on academic standards.
Probation
Students whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 are automatically classified as “on academic probation.” In addition, students who fail half or more of their courses in a semester may be placed on academic probation. The cumulative GPA is determined at the end of each semester and is included on the term grade report. Students on probation have until the completion of the next regular semester to raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher and achieve a better than 50% passing rate. Failure to do so by the end of the probationary semester may result in dismissal from the college.
Students facing dismissal because of unsatisfactory academic progress may appeal that status by seeking a hearing before the appropriate Probation Appeal Board. An appointment may be made in the dean’s office of the faculty responsible for the student’s major program. Undeclared students may make an appointment to appeal a recommendation of academic dismissal by contacting the University College Dean’s Office in Twin Rise 100.
Academic Dismissal
Students may be dismissed from the college for the following reasons:
1. Failing any course for the third time.
2. Failing one-half or more of a semester’s work.
3. Failing to satisfy the probation requirements.
4. Failing to complete basic skills requirements by the end of their sophomore year.
Students who have been academically dismissed must wait one full year from the time of dismissal before being considered for readmission. If readmitted, all coursework taken previously will be considered in computing the cumulative average, unless the student has opted for Academic Clemency. Readmission forms are available in the Admissions Office, Moot Hall.
Visit the Buffalo State College Undergraduate Catalog for more information.
