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Academic Probation and Suspension Policy

Deadline for an Appeal for Reinstatement is Jan. 4th 2008 

General Information

The Academic Probation and Suspension Policy is designed to:

• Inform students of the academic performance expectations,
• Provide a structure for consistent intervention when students are not performing well,
• Recognize that a variety of factors can impact a student's performance, and
• Connect students with the staff and resources that can help facilitate their academic success.

A student is considered to be in good standing when maintaining an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or higher. The Academic Success Center will review students' academic standing at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Students may monitor their own academic status by selecting the Self Service tab on OneStart. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 to transfer out of the Academic Success Center.

Academic Probation and Suspension Procedures

1. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 (C), and who has completed at least six (6) credits of IU coursework, will be placed on academic probation.
2. When a student is placed on academic probation, a letter to this effect shall be mailed to the student's residence and a copy placed in the student's file. When a student on academic probation raises his or her cumulative GPA to at least 2.0, the student is released from probation and notified by mail.
3. A student who is on academic probation and who fails to make a C average or better during an academic term shall be suspended. A letter to that effect shall be mailed to the student's residence and a copy placed in the student's file. The first such occurrence of a suspension shall be for a term of one semester (fall or spring). After the suspension period has lapsed, the student is eligible to enroll at IUS after meeting with an academic advisor.
4. A student who has been readmitted after an initial suspension and who is suspended for the second time, shall be suspended for a term of one semester (fall or spring) and may only be readmitted after meeting with the Director of the Academic Success Center.
5. A student who has been readmitted after a second suspension and who is suspended for a third time shall be suspended for a term of one academic year (fall and spring) and may only be readmitted after meeting with the Director of the Academic Success Center.
6. The third suspension is the final opportunity for a student to make changes that will ensure his/her academic success. Should the student again meet the criteria for suspension, s/he will be academically dismissed from IU Southeast.
7. If a student is suspended after a spring semester, and s/he is registered for the following fall semester, these courses will be administratively cancelled by June 1st. If a student is suspended after a fall semester, and s/he is registered for the following spring semester, these courses will be administratively cancelled prior to the first day of class.

Appealing the Academic Suspension Decision

Students who fail to meet the academic standards and have mitigating circumstances may appeal the suspension decision. Please be aware that immediate readmission is not guaranteed.

Students who are not in good academic standing are strongly encouraged to complete any grades of "I" (Incomplete), assess their academic problems and other factor that are interfering with success, and provide evidence of their ability to perform successfully upon readmission to IU Southeast.

1. Students must complete the Suspension Appeal Form found on the Academic Success Center website and submit it to the Academic Success Center.  The appeal form must be submitted to the Academic Success Center within two weeks of the Academic Success Center mailing the suspension letter for a spring semester suspension.  The deadline for the submission of an appeal letter for a fall semester suspension is within two weeks of the Academic Success Center mailing the suspension letter.
2. The Appeals Committee, comprised of 3 academic advisors, will review the student's appeal form, the information regarding mitigating circumstances, and the student's advising file. The Appeals Committee will then render a decision. You may check your appeal status by accessing the 'To Do' section within the self-service tab on OneStart.
3. If a student's petition for readmission has been denied, the student may appeal that decision to the Director of the Academic Success Center in writing. The Director's decision shall be final.