A student whose USI cumulative GPA meets or exceeds the following standards is in good academic standing:

Academic Probation. Students who fail to meet the preceding minimum standards will be placed on academic probation for one semester. During that semester, the student should make use of available University resources to improve academic skills and performance. Failure to meet the preceding required GPA levels at the end of the probationary semester will result in academic dismissal. (New freshmen who are placed on probation at the end of their first semester may be required to meet with an advisor prior to continuing their pre-registration schedule or registering for the next semester.)

Dismissal. A student academically dismissed may not register for credit classes at the University for a minimum of one semester, unless readmitted provisionally. Such readmission is not automatic. Note: Once dismissed, a student is ineligible for federal and state financial assistance. Students may appeal to the Student Financial Assistance Appeals/Advisory Committee for reinstatement or simply make up academic deficiencies at their own expense and request administrative reinstatement.

Provisional Readmission. A student academically dismissed may apply for provisional readmission for one semester, according to terms of a readmission contract agreed upon by the student and the readmitting school. This contract may limit the number of hours for which a student enrolls. A provisionally readmitted student is not in good standing with the University and therefore are not eligible for federal and state financial assistance.

Transfer Students. Transfer students must meet the standard which corresponds to the sum of the total transfer hours accepted and the total quality hours attempted at the University.

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