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Scholastic Probation and Suspension
When a student's semester or cumulative grade-point average falls below
2.00, the record of the student's performance is reviewed by the University Scholastic
Appeals Board, which is composed of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Dean
of Students, and the dean or assistant dean of the college
concerned. The board meets between semesters and at other times as needed
to act upon individual cases recommended for either suspension or transfer out
of a curriculum. This board has the authority 1) to suspend a student from
the University for scholastic reasons, 2) to reinstate a student who has been
suspended for scholastic reasons, and 3) to require a student to transfer out
of a curriculum with the consent of both colleges involved. The chairperson of
this board will notify students in writing of the action. (The designation
probation, suspension warning, or suspension will be
entered on the student's permanent record.) Semester grade reports indicate
the status of students, and it is the individual student's responsibility to
review his or her grade report each semester.
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Grade-point Average, Semester (top) and Cumulative (bottom)
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Previous 0.00-0.99 1.00-1.99 2.00-4.00 2.00-4.00
Status Not Appl. Not Appl. 0.00-1.99 2.00-4.00
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Good University* College Not Appl. Good
College Suspension* Susp.Warn.* Cont.Coll. Good
Cont.Coll. Suspension* Susp.Warn.* University* Good
University Suspension* Susp.Warn.* University* Good
Susp.Warn. Suspension* Suspension* University* Good
Susp.(Ret) Suspension* Susp.Warn.* University* Good
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Definition of Status
Good A student has both a term GPA and cumulative GPA of at least 2.00
or better or is a new student (transfer students may be admitted
on university probation).
College A student in "good" standing has received the first term GPA
between 1.00 and 1.99.
Cont.Coll. A student previously on College Probation has raised the term GPA
above 2.00 but the cumulative GPA is not above 2.00.
University A student previously on University Probation has raised the term
Probation GPA above 2.00 but the cumulative GPA is not above 2.00, or has
received a term GPA between 0.00 and 0.99 after being in "Good"
standing.
Suspended A student has received a term GPA less than 2.00 for the past two
Warning terms. One more term with a GPA less than 2.00 will result in
suspension.
Suspension Students will be required to sit out one term on their first
suspension and one year on their second suspension. Third
suspensions will be handled on an appeal basis only.
* These academic actions appear on the student's transcript.
All students in either College Probation, University Probation, or Suspension
Warning status remains in some form of probationary status until both their most
recent semester GPA and their cumulative GPA are above 2.0.
A student who has been suspended may appeal the suspension if he or she
believes there were extraordinary circumstances beyond the student's control
of which the University Scholastic Appeals Board was unaware when it reached its
decision. Appeal forms are available from the offices of academic deans.
A student who was suspended for the first time is automatically reinstated
after one semester has elapsed (exclusive of Summer Session). In order to
enroll again at MSU, however, a suspended student must submit an
Intent to Register form to the Registrar's Office. After a second suspension, one
academic year must elapse before the student will be reinstated, again with
submission of an Intent to Register form. Intent to Register forms may be
obtained from the Registrar's Office. Completed Intent to Register forms
must be received by the following approximate deadline dates (check with the
Registrar's Office for current deadline dates).
| For Reinstatement |
Deadline |
| Fall Semester |
August 1 |
| Spring Semester |
January 1 |
| Summer Session |
May 1 |
Students who have received more than two suspensions must petition for
reinstatement through their academic dean to the University Scholastic
Appeals Board. Petitions are available from the academic deans and must be
submitted in accordance with the deadlines listed above.
Reinstated students will be on "probation" when they re-enroll. When
students achieve a term and cumulative GPA of 2.00 and above, the "probation"
designation is removed. Students must have a 2.00 term and cumulative GPA to
graduate.
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