Undergraduate Academic Standing
In addition to academic expectations regarding Academic Standing, recipients of all forms of financial assistance are expected to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Franklin Pierce University expects every student to strive for academic excellence. The minimum acceptable grade point average to remain in good academic standing is a 2.00 (C average). The academic progress of students will be reviewed at the close of the fall semester, winter term, spring semester, and summer term in order to determine academic standing.
Students included in this review are those who:
- Are enrolled as matriculated students during the term or semester.
- Have fewer than 100 career credits earned toward graduation.
Students who receive all incomplete grades will not be included in the academic standing process.
Grades or credits earned or submitted after the assignment of sanction will not change the academic sanction for that semester but will be included in the review of academic progress at the conclusion of the following semester or term.
Students whose cumulative grade point average (CGPA) falls below a 2.00 are subject to the following:
| Cumulative | Academic Warning | Academic Probation | Academic Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits Attempted | If Cumulative GPA is: | If Cumulative GPA is: |
If Cumulative GPA is: |
| 1st Semester First-Year or Transfer | Greater than 1.00 but less than 2.00 | Less than or equal to 1.00 |
|
| 13-25 credits attempted | Greater than 1.75 but less than 2.00 | Less than or equal to 1.75 |
|
| 26-55 credits attempted | Greater than 1.75 but less than 2.00 |
Less than or equal to 1.75 |
|
| 56-87 credits attempted | Greater than 1.85 but less than 2.00 |
Less than or equal to 1.85 |
|
| 88+ credits attempted | Greater than 1.90 but less than 2.00 |
Less than or equal to 1.90 |
|
| Students with 100+ credits earned toward graduation |
Students who have 100+ earned credits toward graduation will have no sanction issued if their cumulative GPA falls below a 2.00. They will receive a letter alerting them that they do need to achieve a 2.00 CGPA to graduate. |
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Academic Warning
Students with fewer than 26 credits attempted and with a cumulative grade point average
as noted above will receive a letter of Academic Warning and will receive notification
from the Office of the Registrar warning them that if their CGPA drops below 2.00
in subsequent semesters/terms they may be subject to the sanctions indicated below.
Academic Probation
Students whose cumulative grade point average is as noted above for the cumulative
credits attempted range will be placed on Academic Probation. Placement on Probation
will include the creation of a Letter of Agreement, containing guidelines regarding
class attendance, utilization of academic support services, and demonstrable improvement
in academic performance.
Academic Suspension
Students whose cumulative grade point average is as noted above for the cumulative
credits attempted range will be placed on Academic Suspension for the subsequent semester.
Academic Dismissal
Students who are readmitted after serving an Academic Suspension and fail to achieve
or maintain the necessary cumulative GPA for Probation or Good Standing in the subsequent
semester will be placed on Academic Dismissal. Academic Dismissal is a permanent separation
from the University.
Appeals
Students wishing to appeal an academic sanction may do so in writing by following
the process and deadline outlined in their Notice of Suspension. The Academic Standards
Committee will consider such appeals and make recommendations to the Dean of the College,
who will render final decisions.
Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
Students who are suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons will receive AW grades,
reflecting an Administrative Withdrawal, effective on the date of suspension or dismissal.
Dismissal is a permanent action. In the case of disciplinary suspension or dismissal,
the ultimate discretion lies with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
