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If you鈥檙e a current undergraduate degree-seeking student whose cumulative GPA has dropped below a 2.000, you are no longer in good academic standing.听
For more details on the university鈥檚 academic standing policy, see the .
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Note:听This status applies to participation in intercollegiate and club sports and other student organizations, unless club or association rules specify different standards for eligibility.
Your Next Steps
- Review the information below听and the campus in full.
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About Academic Standing
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When an undergraduate student's cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA does not meet the standards of good academic standing, as defined above, they are placed on one of the following standings:
The academic standing of a听first-semester听student whose cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA does not meet the minimum academic standard of 2.000. Academic alert is not recorded on the official transcript. Students who do not earn a cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA of 2.000 while on academic alert will be placed on academic warning.
The academic standing of a听continuing听student whose cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA does not meet the minimum academic standard of 2.000. Academic warning is not recorded on the official transcript. Students who earn a term GPA of 2.300 or higher while on academic warning can continue on academic warning for one additional term.听
The academic standing of a student whose cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA does not meet the minimum academic standard but who is allowed to enroll in lieu of academic suspension or academic dismissal. Academic agreements are offered by a student鈥檚 home college, school or program. Academic agreement is not recorded on the official transcript.听
The academic standing of a student who did not meet the requirements of academic warning, or an academic agreement made with their college, school or program. Academic suspension is recorded on the official transcript.
When a student previously on academic suspension meets the minimum academic standard of 2.000 cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA, they earn a status of "return to good academic standing," and this is also noted on the official transcript.
The academic standing of a student on academic suspension, who while conditionally enrolled, has not met the terms of their reinstatement option. Academic dismissal is recorded on the official transcript.
When a student previously on academic dismissal meets the minimum academic standard of 2.000 cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA, they earn a status of "return to good academic standing," and this is also noted on the official transcript.
The academic standing of a student who is approved to enroll at 麻豆免费版下载Boulder under the reinstatement options for academic suspension or academic dismissal (see below). Conditional enrollment is recorded on the official transcript.
Reinstatement Options
If you've been placed on academic听suspension and want to continue听pursuing your degree, there are four options available to you to earn reinstatement.
You may take classes offered through . These grades will be calculated into the cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA. Students who choose to enroll in Continuing Education courses must maintain a 2.300 term GPA or above for each fall or spring enrolled term in Continuing Education.听
You may take summer courses at any University of Colorado campus. These grades will be calculated into the cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA.
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You may take off at least one academic year (three consecutive terms including a fall, spring and summer term) with no enrollment at any institution.
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If you've been placed on academic dismissal, you're only听eligible to enroll in summer coursework.
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- A student who raises their cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA to at least a 2.000 will return to good academic standing.
- A student who earns at least a 2.500 summer term GPA, but who still has a cumulative 麻豆免费版下载GPA below 2.000, may be considered for an academic performance plan (APP) for a subsequent fall or spring semester.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I get help discussing my options and what might be the best course of action for me at this time?
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If you believe your academic standing status is in error, contact the Office of the Registrar (registrar@colorado.edu) to request a review of your academic standing status.
The Office of the Registrar regularly monitors grade changes that impact academic standing. If a grade change brings your 麻豆免费版下载GPA to at least a 2.000, the Office of the Registrar will adjust your academic standing status accordingly and communicate to you via email.
Complete Continuing Educations鈥 , and they鈥檒l override the hold to enroll you in classes.
Contact each campus directly regarding their protocols for summer course enrollment.听
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Contact your college, school or program for guidance (see Resources section).
Contact your college, school or program for guidance (see Resources section).
Your dean鈥檚 office reviews the academic records of students who are facing academic suspension. If you are eligible for an academic agreement, you will be contacted by your college, school or program at your 麻豆免费版下载email address.
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Resources
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College of Arts & Sciences
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