Academic Probation and Dismissal Procedures

Probation/Dismissal/Eligibility
Students are placed on academic probation or dismissed from the college at the end of any fall or spring semester on the following criteria:

Credit
Hours		 GP which resulots in
dismissal or probation		 GPA which results
in probation
0-23.99 0-1.49 1.50-1.65
24-49.99 0-1.49 1.50-1.65
50-75.99 0-1.59 1.60-1.75
76-103.99 0-1.69 1.70-1.90
104-130 0-1.84 1.85-1.95
  1. Students whose cumulative grade point average falls within the probation range for two consecutive semesters may be dismissed from the college. Students whose semester grade point average falls within the probation or dismissal range may be placed on academic probation or dismissed even though their cumulative grade point average is above the probation or dismissal range.
  2. The academic probation/dismissal status of students shall be in effect the first day of the semester following the decision. For example, actions taken at the end of Fall Semester go into effect the first day of Spring Semester. Actions taken at the end of Spring Semester go into effect the first day of Fall Semester.
  3. A student on academic probation is not eligible to participate in the following activities:
    (a) intercollegiate athletics;
    (b) cheer teams and Dance Express;
    (c) campus publications (Mirror, Edda, Venture);
    (d) music ensembles;
    (e) theatre productions; and
    (f) KAUR-FM radio.
    The list of affected activities shall be reviewed annually by the Co-Curriculum Council. Ineligibility to participate means that the student shall not participate in organized practices, rehearsals, games, contests, or performances. The student shall not travel with the team or organization.
  4. Students are restored to good standing at the end of any fall or spring semester if their cumulative grade point average listed above or if they have met the requirements stated in their probation letter.

Petition Processes:

  1. A student may petition a dismissal decision to the Academic Status Petition Committee. The Committee will normally consider such a request only after the student has been out of college for one semester. No courses earned at another institution by a student who has been dismissed for academic reasons may be transferred to Augustana unless one semester has elapsed between the time of the student's dismissal from Augustana and the enrollment at another institution.
  2. A student may petition to the Academic Status Petition Committee to be allowed to participate while on academic probation in the activities listed above in section 3.
  3. The student petition shall be submitted to the Office of the Dean of the College no later than 14 days prior to the beginning of the affected semester. Each petition must contain:
    • A statement about the circumstances that led to the dismissal/probation decision.
    • The student will prepare a verifiable plan that details efforts to be taken that will prevent a reoccurrence of the problem. This plan will be written in conjunction with the student's academic advisor.
    • The student may request an appearance before the Academic Status Petition Committee.