Grades, Academic Probation, and Dismissal

Q: What does it mean to be on probation?

A: To be on probation means that his/her grade point average has fallen below 2.0 (C) and the student is no longer in good academic standing. 

The student must see an academic advisor to sign a contract that will outline the requirements for staying in school. The student will not be allowed to register for an upcoming term until he/she has discussed his/her probationary status with an advisor.

Q: If a student’s GPA falls below a 2.0, what does the student need to do?

A: The student will be on academic probation and should see his/her academic advisor to complete a probation contract and discuss strategies for improvement.

Q: When is a student academically dismissed?

A: Students who earn below a 1.0 cumulative GPA in their first semester of enrollment are subject to dismissal.

Academic dismissal also occurs when a student has completed a minimum of 12 credits and has earned a semester GPA below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters and has a cumulative grade point average below 2.0.

Q: If a student is dismissed, how can he/she be reinstated?

A: Students who are dismissed the first time must sit out of college for a minimum of one regular (fall or spring) semester; students dismissed two or more times must remain out of school for both regular semesters.

Deadlines and petitions for reinstatement can be found at Returning to IUPUI

Q: How does a student replace an unsatisfactory grade for a class?

A: In order to exercise the grade replacement option for a class, the student must register again for that class.

Once the student has completed the class for the second time and received his/her grade, the student should go to the University College Records Office in the University College Building Room 3004. A student may exercise the grade replacement option for up to a maximum of 15 credit hours. This option may be used for the same course no more than twice. Certain majors have different requirements, and the student should consult the bulletin of his/her intended school to check for exceptions.

Note: Some schools do not honor the grade replacement policy.

Q: What does it mean to have a hold on your record?

A: A hold prevents the student from registering without talking to the office that has applied the hold.

The student should contact the Records Office responsible for the hold for further information. If the student has a University College hold, the student will need to see an academic advisor for clearance.

Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar is open during the fall and spring semesters from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Fridays; and 9:00 a.m.-Noon on Saturdays (with limited services).

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