Academic Suspension
- A student with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 who earned a semester GPA below 2.00 while on Academic Warning is in Academic Suspension.
- A student placed on Academic Suspension may not schedule courses at the University for two consecutive semesters (note: Summer session is equal to one semester and includes all courses offered after Spring semester and before Fall semester).
- A student returning from Academic Suspension must apply for re-enrollment (Faculty Senate Policy 58-00).
- A student must follow the protocol prescribed by the college/major the student intends to pursue. If re-enrollment is granted, the student will return to the University in Academic Warning status with his/her former cumulative GPA restored and with a registration hold in place. To lift the hold, the student must meet with an Academic Recovery Adviser.
- A student who has been placed on Academic Suspension one time and fails to achieve a semester GPA above 2.00 is subject to Academic Dismissal and will no longer be permitted to take courses at the University for a minimum of four (4) calendar years.
- Information about the appeal process: Stay of Academic Suspension, Reduction in Length of Academic Suspension
What steps should you take if you are a student in the Eberly College of Science in Academic Suspension?
When you first enter Academic Suspension status:
- Fill out the College of Science Self-Reflection Survey if you have not already done so. Click “submit” to send us your responses electronically.
- Students in the College of Science should contact one of the following Academic Recovery Advisers and notify them of your status: Lucais Wallen (ltw5099@psu.edu), Natasha Dinsmore (nvd9@psu.edu) or Dr. Carolyn Jensen (cjj7@psu.edu).
- While you are away from the University, you will be expected to make significant progress towards goals that will help you to return to the University in a better state and prepared to make academic progress. You should work closely with your Academic Recovery Adviser to develop these goals and you will be expected to document your progress towards meeting these goals. Examples include:
- Working at a job/internship or participating in a job shadowing experience that provides real-world context for a potential future career area
- Volunteering at an organization to enhance the community around you
- Making meaningful changes in your personal life to help you overcome the areas that you previously struggled with
- Addressing mental health issues, if applicable
- Successfully completing science coursework at another institution
When you are ready to return: Request re-enrollment to the University. Applications for re-enrollment must be submitted by:
- August 1st to enroll for Fall semester,
- December 1st to enroll for Spring semester, and
- May 1st to enroll for Summer semester
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