Academic Standing
To maintain quality degree programs, ASU requires that you make reasonable academic progress. This includes a requirement for the minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C average) for graduation, although some majors may require a higher average. If a student is to make and maintain satisfactory progress toward graduation, they must adhere to certain standards.
These factors affect your academic status:
- The institutional cumulative grade point average (GPA)
- The number of semester hours earned
Good Standing
Academic Standing is determined by grades at the end of each semester. A student can view their current academic standing by logging into Banner Web. If the grade point average meets the minimum required according to the Stages of Progress Table, then the student is in good standing. If the grade point average does not meet the minimum, then it will result in one of the following: probation or suspension. A student may be required to have a higher GPA for progression in a major or for graduation as determined by the major department.
Stages of Progress with Minimum GPA Required
A student’s academic progress is determined by the institutional cumulative GPA and the number of semester hours earned. The Stages of Progress Table lists the required GPA for each level of earned hours.
The GPA is calculated based on the number of graded academic hours. The institutional GPA excludes grades of S (Satisfactory), I (Incomplete), W (Withdrawal), Institutional credit (denoted with an * or ~), Academic Renewal credit (denoted with a #), courses which are excluded by our course Repeat Policy, Consolidated Grades (denoted by an !), and transfer courses.
Earned hours are those hours passed at Albany State University and articulated transfer courses. Articulated transfer courses are transfer courses which show a grade on the student transcript in Banner Web.
Academic Probation
A student will be placed on academic probation if, while the student is in good standing, the institutional cumulative GPA falls below the minimum specified in the Stages of Progress Table.
A student must meet with their academic advisor prior to registration and is restricted to registering for no more than 13 semester-hours. In addition, a student on probation, will be required to develop an academic success plan with their advisor and attend mandatory academic success sessions. A student will remain on probation if their institutional cumulative GPA is below the minimum specified in the Stages of Progress Table and their term GPA is 2.5 or higher.
Stages of Progress Table
| Semester Hours Earned | Cumulative GPA | Academic Sanction |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | 1.3 | |
| 16–29 | 1.55 | |
| 30–45 | 1.75 | |
| 46–59 | 1.9 | |
| 60 or more | 2.0 |
Academic Suspension
While on academic probation, a student will be suspended if they fail to meet the requirements to remain on probation.
- A first suspension will be for one (1) semester.
- A second suspension will be for one (1) year.
- A third suspension will be for three (3) years.
Right of Appeal
Decisions on academic suspension are final and not subject to appeal.
Readmission After Suspension Policy
Students who previously attended ASU and have not been in attendance for a semester or more are required to file an application for readmission in the Office of the Registrar by the deadline dates listed on the calendar for admission.
If readmitted after suspension, the student will be admitted provisionally and will follow the academic probation policy until they are back in good standing.