Undergraduate Programs
Academic Classification Standards/Satisfactory Progress
Academic classification after the freshman year is defined as a level of academic accomplishment in terms of semester hours earned.
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To Achieve Standing As |
Minimum Semester Hours Required |
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Sophomore |
27 |
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Junior |
58 |
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Senior |
90 |
Academic Probation
At the end of the Fall and Spring semesters, undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 credits may be placed on academic probation or suspension if their GPA falls below the following levels:
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Academic Standing Table |
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Total number of hours for Academic Standing |
Classification |
Academic Probation |
Academic Suspension |
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1-26 credits |
Freshmen |
1.65 |
below 1.50 |
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27-57 credits |
Sophomore |
1.75 |
below 1.65 |
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58-89 credits |
Junior |
1.95 |
below 1.85 |
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90 or above |
Senior |
1.99 |
below 1.85 |
Total number of credits includes:
- Credits transferred to MBU
- Credits earned by AP/IB/CLEP/Cambridge Exam credit
Probation Procedures and Rules:
- A student on probation (and dependent student’s parents, where applicable) is notified in writing of the improvements necessary.
- Undergraduate students on academic probation may take no more than 13 semester hours of credit in a semester, excluding May Term. Physical education is excluded from these limits.
- Undergraduate students on probation are required to meet with their advisor periodically to review progress and may be required to meet other special provisions.
Non-Degree Certificate Seeking Students
Students enrolled in a non-degree certificate or certification program must adhere to the academic standards of their program. Students enrolled in at least 3 credit hours may be assessed for academic probation, suspension and dismissal.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal
Students may be suspended if their GPAs fall below the standards listed below. Except as specified below, undergraduate residential must also have been on probation for one term immediately preceding suspension and have failed to meet the requirements outlined during the term of probation. A student who is suspended may not re-enroll before a year has elapsed. After one year the student desiring to re-enroll must apply through the Admissions office and must provide evidence that the problems that led to suspension have been mastered. Readmission is not automatic.
Students may appeal a suspension decision and subsequent to a student’s appeal the university may, at its sole discretion, allow the student to return on probation.
Immediate Suspension
Students whose semester GPA is 1.0 or below may be subject to immediate suspension, without having spent the usual period on probation. Such suspensions may be for one semester or a full year. This rule applies to students at all levels.
Summary Suspension: Pending action of the Judicial Board, Honor Council, other administrative body, or civil courts, the status of a student should not be altered or her right to be present on campus and to attend classes suspended except for reasons relating to the safety and well-being of students, faculty, or university property. If such a threat to safety and well-being exists, the Division of Student Engagement may summarily suspend the student until resolution by the appropriate body is achieved.
Dismissal: A student readmitted following a suspension will be dismissed if the student’s work requires academic probation and the student has made unacceptable progress toward raising her or his GPA to the required levels. Dismissal means that Mary Baldwin University will not consider the student for readmission.