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Academic Probation and Dismissal (Effective Fall 2002) (PDF)

If, at the end of any term of enrollment, an undergraduate's cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.00, having previously been at or above 2.00 (or if new to the University), that student will be placed on academic probation (PRB1). The student will then have three terms of enrollment (spring/summer count as one) to raise the cumulative GPA to 2.00 or higher. At any time that the student's cumulative GPA reaches 2.00, the student will be restored to good academic standing (GOOD). Unless the cumulative GPA has been raised to 2.00 by the end of the third term of probation (PRB3), the student will be subject to academic dismissal.

Exceptions to this policy are as follows:

1. Any student whose first term of probation is the result of a semester of all E's must earn better than 0.00 (all E's) in the first term of probation or face dismissal immediately.

2. Students who have been readmitted (READ is equivalent to PRB1) after a dismissal will be placed on PRB2 after their first term, if their cumulative GPA remains below 2.00. They will have two terms to raise their cumulative GPA average to 2.00 or they will face a second and final dismissal.

3. All initial dismissal actions are subject to an appeal. Procedures and deadlines for such appeals will be included in notices of academic dismissal, sent to students at the conclusion of a term of enrollment. If an appeal is successful, the student will be reinstated, which means the dismissal does not count. Students who are reinstated after an appeal will be given one more term to raise the GPA to 2.00 or they will be dismissed.

Students dismissed from the University for the first time must remain away from Eastern Michigan University for one calendar year. They can then apply for readmission through the Academic Advising Center. Procedures and deadlines for readmission are available in the Academic Advising Center (301 Pierce Hall); contact the Assistant Director for Academic Actions. Students dismissed more than once (excluding reinstatement) are usually not eligible to return to the University. On occasion, when students have been away from the University for at least 10 years, a request may be submitted, through the Assistant Director for Academic Actions, to the Academic Standards Committee, who will make the final decision in such a case.

While remaining out of the University due to a dismissal, students may choose to attend another institution. Certain rules apply to course work taken elsewhere. Refer to the repeat policy in the catalog and consult with Academic Records on transfer of courses.

While on academic probation, a student may meet with the Assistant Director for Academic Actions or any advisor in the Academic Advising Center. In addition, students may seek help in developing successful strategies for academic performance through the Holman Learning Center, the Counseling Services Center, and the Career Services Center.

Any student who is academically dismissed will have an opportunity to appeal the dismissal action through the Assistant Director for Academic Action. Appeal procedures and deadline instructions are sent to the student along with the notice of dismissal.