Good Academic Standing

University students are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average at or above the Good Academic Standing requirements set forth in this Catalog (collectively referred to as “Good Academic Standing”). 

Academic Levels Cumulative GPA Required for Good Academic Standing
0.0-27.5 semester hours 1.75
28.0 semester hours and above  2.00

Notice of a student’s failure to remain in Good Academic Standing shall be sent to the student’s University email account and may subject the student to any of the following academic actions as set forth herein: Semester Academic Concern, Academic Notice, Academic Suspension, or Academic Dismissal (collectively, “Academic Action”).

Determination of Academic Action is made by the Office of the Provost or designee in fall and spring semester/term only. Academic Action is noted on the student’s transcript, except when Semester Academic Concern is earned.

 

Semester Academic Concern

Any student whose semester grade point average falls below a 2.0 will receive a Semester Academic Concern, if the student's cumulative grade point average is in good standing. Notification is sent to the student’s University email account. A student may receive multiple Semester Academic Concerns, which serve as notice to the student that if the student’s academic performance and grade point average do not improve, the student may be subject to a different form of Academic Action. Semester Academic Concern does not appear on the student’s transcript.

 

Academic Notice

A student who fails to maintain the following required minimum cumulative grade point average shall be placed on Academic Notice:

  • Students who have earned fewer than 27.5 credit hours and have failed to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 1.75
  • Students who have earned 28.0 credit hours and above, and have failed to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0

Students on Academic Notice who fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point requirements for two (2) consecutive semesters will be subject to Academic Suspension.

Students on Academic Notice after Reinstatement from Academic Suspension who fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point requirements for two (2) consecutive semesters will be subject to Academic Dismissal.

It is strongly recommended that students on Academic Notice do not carry an academic course overload of more than 18 hours and that they meet with a member of the Intervention Team or appointee, for coaching and advising, to determine how to concentrate their efforts on their studies so that they can improve their academic performance and cumulative grade point average. 

 

Academic Suspension

A student on Academic Notice may be subject to Academic Suspension if the student fails to achieve the required minimum cumulative grade point average after two (2) consecutive semesters/terms.

Unless requesting an immediate appeal and receiving reinstatement as described below, a student shall remain on Academic Suspension for at least one semester. The student must meet certain conditions established by the Office of the Provost before the student may be evaluated for possible return to the University.

A student who is placed in Academic Suspension is not permitted to take courses or participate in any University activities or programs, including but not limited to living in the University’s Residence Hall, and may be prohibited from the University’s facilities and other on- and off-campus University activities. Students may appeal Academic Suspension through the "Suspension Appeal for Reinstatement" set forth in this Catalog.

Suspension Appeal for Reinstatement

Appeals of Academic Suspension requesting immediate reinstatement must be submitted within two weeks of the date of notice of Academic Suspension. Alternatively, appeals for reinstatement following Academic Suspension shall be submitted at least 30 days before the desired date of re-entry at the University. Appeals must be in writing, addressed to the Office of the Provost. The individual seeking reinstatement has the sole responsibility of submitting the following required Appeal Documentation for an appeal to be considered:

  • A self-assessment of factors that contributed to poor academic performance;
  • A narrative description of what will be or has been done differently to improve the poor academic performance;
  • A minimum of one (1) recommendation letter from a member of the Mount community who can speak to the student’s academic readiness to return
  • Evidence of accomplishment, if seeking reinstatement after the required one term/semester suspension period. This could include an official transcript of academic work completed since the suspension, proof of satisfactory military service, and letters reporting gainful employment with supervisor(s) attesting to the student’s performance, initiative and acceptance of responsibility, or any other documentation that would support the petition.

In addition to Appeal Documentation, the Office of the Provost or designee may consider the student’s academic and personal/disciplinary record at the in determining whether to grant reinstatement. 

A successful appeal reinstates the student but also immediately places the student on Academic Notice after Reinstatement as set forth in this Catalog under the Academic Notice heading above.

 

Academic Dismissal

A student may be academically dismissed from the University with no right to appeal for two years due to failure to meet the minimum cumulative grade point requirements for two (2) consecutive semesters after Academic Notice after Reinstatement from Academic Suspension.

A student who is subject to Academic Dismissal is not permitted to take courses or participate in any University activities or programs, including but not limited to living in the University’s Residence Hall, and may be prohibited from the University’s facilities and other on- and off-campus University activities.

See below for Reinstatement from Academic Dismissal for more information.

Reinstatement after Academic Dismissal

A student who wishes to be reinstated after Academic Dismissal must:

  • Wait two calendar years after the date of earning Academic Dismissal
  • Apply for Fresh Start through the Office of the Provost or designee at least 30 days before the desired semester start date at the University
  • Simultaneously reapply for admission through the University’s Office of Admission.

The decision of the Provost or designee is final. If the decision is to not offer reinstatement, the applicant must wait another three years before appealing again.

Reinstated students must matriculate within one semester of readmission to the University; otherwise, the reinstatement is considered void and applicants must reinitiate the reinstatement after academic dismissal process.