6.22.2.2. Academic Probation

A student on academic probation has already been on warning and has failed to satisfy the term (semester) GPA requirements to stay on warning and has likewise failed to achieve a sufficient cumulative GPA to attain academic good standing. The student is given one regular semester on academic probation prior to potential dismissal for academic reasons. The student is required to achieve either academic good standing or a term (semester) GPA of 2.2 or higher at the conclusion of the regular semester on academic probation. Students on probation should consult with a student success advisor to develop a plan and identify resources to assist them in returning to good standing.

Students who are on academic probation may not be assigned the grade of “I” (Incomplete) in any course.

After one regular semester on academic probation the following things may occur:

  • The student achieves academic good standing. The student is no longer on academic probation.
  • The student achieves the required term (semester) GPA of 2.2 or higher, but his/her cumulative GPA is still such that he/she/they is not in academic good standing. The student is placed on warning again.
  • The student does not achieve the required term (semester) GPA of 2.2 or higher and also does not achieve academic good standing. The provost, in consultation with the associate provost and the senior director of student success, will decide whether or not to dismiss the student for academic reasons. If dismissed, the student may appeal the dismissal directly to the provost within five business days of receiving notice of dismissal. The student should cite compelling reasons (including any relevant information regarding extenuating circumstances which can be attested to by reliable and objective third parties) why he/she/they should have one more chance to succeed academically at Oglethorpe. The provost will consult with other relevant parties, including the associate provost and the senior director of student success. If the provost finds there may be compelling reasons for giving the student one final chance, he/she/they can continue the student on academic probation only for one more consecutive regular semester. At the end of that regular semester, the student will have achieved academic good standing (if the cumulative GPA is sufficiently great), or be placed back on warning (if the term (semester) GPA is 2.2 or higher) or be dismissed.