USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 38

Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal for Undergraduate Students

The first time the academic record of an undergraduate or non-degree-seeking student falls below a cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA) (USF grades only) after any term, he/she will be placed on Academic Probation (AP) (see notes below). If the cumulative USF GPA is not raised to 2.0 or higher at the end of the next semester of attendance, that student will be automatically dismissed for one semester (TAD). No petition will be required in order for the student to return to school after one semester out, but in order to be processed for registration, the student must have the approval of an academic program representative, college coordinator of advising, or the designee. A student may utilize the temporary academic dismissal (TAD) policy only once. Upon returning to school, a student has two terms to raise the cumulative USF GPA up to 2.0 but must make at least a 2.0 GPA the first term after returning. A student academically dismissed a second time is permanently dismissed from the University (PAD).

NOTE:

1. Students admitted on probationary status must accumulate 30 semester credits and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA each term enrolled with no single term GPA below a 1.0 GPA before the probationary status is removed. Advising is mandatory prior to registration. Undergraduate Studies shall monitor credentials of students in this status and assist advisors with appropriate information when needed. Not meeting these conditions would result in the student's being permanently dismissed from the University.
2. Any undergraduate or non-degree-seeking student whose cumulative GPA falls below 1.0 after completing an accumulated twelve or more USF semester-graded (A-F) hours will be permanently dismissed for academic reasons at the end of the semester in which it occurs. Students are strongly encouraged to confer with their academic advisors to explore ways of improving academic performance.

Any student who withdraws after the fifth day of classes while on Academic Probation or who has been placed on Conditional Registration by the Academic Regulations Committee will be Academically Dismissed.

Any student who receives only "I," "S," or "U" grades while on Academic Probation will be Academically Dismissed. Exception: Any student who is on work training or Cooperative Education will not have his/her academic status changed providing he/she is not enrolled in any academic course that term.

The determination and notification of probationary status or academic dismissal will be made by the Registrar's Office on the student's semester grade report and academic record.

A student who attends another college or university during academic dismissal will be classified as a transfer student and readmission will be based on the total record accumulated from all colleges and universities attended.

If a student who has accumulated fewer than 60 semester hours is academically dismissed from USF or falls below a 2.0 GPA and subsequently achieves an A.A. degree or an articulated A.S. degree from a Florida public community/junior college (or other SUS institution), that student, when returning to the University, will be automatically credited with a maximum of 60 semester hours and have his/her academic record cleared and the USF GPA will begin again. Once a student has had his/her record cleared in this manner, the Temporary Academic Dismissal (TAD) category does not apply.

If a student who has accumulated 60 or more semester hours is academically dismissed from USF or falls below a 2.0 GPA and subsequently receives an A.A. or an articulated A.S. from a Florida public community/junior college (or other SUS institution), that student, when returning to the University, will not automatically have his/her record cleared. The student must consult with his/her Academic Regulations Committee representative and must either:

a. Request that his/her academic record be cleared. If the student chooses this option, the Academic Regulations Committee will approve the salvage and the student will be credited with a maximum of 60 semester hours and the USF GPA will begin again. Once a student has had his/her record cleared in this manner, the Temporary Academic Dismissal (TAD) category does not apply;

or

b. Request that the USF hours and GPA be retained and receive specific stipulations from the Academic Regulations Committee to clear the academic record.

In either case, the decision must be made in the term of USF enrollment following the receipt of the AA degree and is considered to be a binding decision.

If a student is academically dismissed or falls below a 2.0 GPA from USF and subsequently receives a BA/BS from another four-year institution, that student when accepted to the University with the post-baccalaureate status will have his/her academic record cleared.

If a student has earned credit at USF and has a 2.0 or better GPA at USF and subsequently receives an A.A. from a Community College, the posting of the AA shall not remove the previous GPA generated at USF.

USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 39

Administrative Holds

A student may be placed on administrative hold by failure to meet obligations to the University. When a student is on administrative hold, he/she may not be allowed to register, receive a diploma, or receive a transcript. Settlement of financial accounts must be made at the University Cashier's Office.

Each student placed on administrative hold should determine from the Office of the Registrar which office placed him/her in this status and clear the obligation with that respective office.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1996