Academic Probation

Students are placed on academic probation as (1) a warning that their academic progress is not satisfactory, or (2) that they did not meet the requirements for regular admission. Academic probation is a formal warning that the student should take steps to achieve the university’s academic standards to avoid dismissal from UMC. The following criteria determine who is placed on academic probation:

1. New High School Admits and New Advanced Standing (Transfer) Admits

New students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission, but who qualify for UMC’s Conditional Admission program, are admitted on academic probation. Conditionally admitted students are informed of their status in their letter of admission.

2. Continuing UMC Students and Non-Degree Students

Requirements while on academic probation—During the term of probation students:

1. Must earn a minimum term and cumulative GPA consistent with the credit hour/GPA table above. Students whose term GPA does not meet the requirements will be suspended. Students who meet the term GPA requirement will be removed from probation or continued on probation according to the following table:

2. May register for a maximum of 14 credits.
3. Must meet with their academic adviser during the first week of the semester to complete an Academic Action Plan (AAP). The adviser will help the student identify weak points in their college preparation and help the student develop a course of action to address them. (The student must obtain his/her adviser’s signature before completing requirement #4.)
4. Must meet with a staff member of the Academic Assistance Center, 270 Owen Hall. The discussion will focus on a variety of topics helpful in successfully completing the AAP (e.g., time management skills, study skills, tutoring services, class schedule, adjusting to college, etc.).
5. Must properly complete the AAP with all required signatures and submit it to the Academic Assistance Center (270 Owen Hall) by 3:00 p.m. on Friday of the second week of classes.
6. Must spend a minimum of two hours per week in study at the Academic Assistance Center for the entire 15-week semester beginning with the first week of class. This study time may be augmented or replaced by meeting with a tutor for one hour per week. Participation and attendance will be verified.

Students Who Fail to Complete Probationary Requirements

1. Students who do not successfully complete requirement #1 shall be suspended.
2. Failure to complete requirements #3, #4, or #5 (see above) will result in a "hold" being placed on the student’s academic record. The student forfeits the right to register during his/her regularly scheduled queue time for the next semester's classes and is required to register during the "open" registration period after all other returning students have registered.
3. Academically suspended students who fail to complete requirement #6 shall not be eligible for the automatic re-admittance provision of the Academic Contract (see following Readmission section).

Suspended for Low Scholarship
A student on academic probation who fails to meet the GPA requirements will be suspended and required to withdraw from UMC for one academic term on the first incidence of suspension and one calendar year on the second or third suspensions. Credits earned at other institutions during the period of suspension may not fulfill UMC graduation requirements unless permission to earn such credit is granted in advance by the Academic Standards and Policy Committee. Students suspended on four occasions are permanently dismissed and not allowed to continue their studies at UMC.