Undergraduate Probation/Suspension Information

• The policy can also be found in the University Undergraduate Catalog under "Procedures and Policies".

The Academic Probation and Suspension procedure intends to assist students with academic intervention and support at the earliest time possible by identifying, warning, and providing assistance to students who are not making satisfactory academic progress. The procedure has four levels–academic warning, academic probation, academic suspension, and academic dismissal. The semester grade point average (GPA) at the end of every fall, spring, and combined summer semester determines the academic status of the student. A semester GPA of less than 2.0 will result in an academic warning, probation, or suspension depending on the student’s status at the beginning of the semester.

Academic Warning is the least severe of the levels in Academic Probation and Suspension and does not appear on a student’s official academic record. Academic Warning serves as an opportunity to address any academic difficulties with the goal of preventing a student from being placed on Academic Probation.

• Students must meet with an advisor prior to each semester following inadequate performance to develop a plan and determine any necessary referrals to campus resources. Students must repeat this process every semester they are on Academic Warning.

Academic Probation is an indication of serious academic difficulty that may ultimately lead to suspension from the University. Probation appears on the student’s official academic record.

• Students will be placed on Academic Probation at the end of any semester when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.

 Undergraduate students placed on Academic Probation are required to complete these steps:

1. Complete this Probation Conditions and Plan for Academic Improvement form. 
2. Be re-advised and greenlighted by Advising Services.
   • Once the Probation Conditions and Plan for Academic Improvement form is completed, Advising Services will contact the student and schedule an advising appointment.

 Graduate students placed on Academic Probation must contact their Program Advisor.

• Contact the Graduate School at 806-651-2730 with any questions.

Academic Suspension is an indicator of severe academic difficulty and appears on the student’s official academic record. Academic Suspension allows the student time to reassess academic and career goals and/or resolve other causes for continued academic failure.

• Students will be placed on Academic Suspension when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.
• Students suspended the first time may not:
  • enroll for two consecutive semesters.
  • participate in any extracurriculur/co-curricular activities.

Steps for Reinstatement After Serving First Suspension Period

Students serving a first Academic Suspension may seek reinstatement after a minimum of two semesters and must complete these steps:

1. Reapply for admission using the WTAMU Application for Returning Students
   
   • Admissions will set a hold on the student's application and send an email to the appropriate Associate Dean (or Advising Services if student has earned less than 30 hours) to notify them of the students re-entry.
2. Contact the Associate Dean's office to schedule an appointment to complete the "Reinstatement After Serving First Academic Suspension" form. This form is provided by the Associate Dean and will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the Associate Dean.
   • If the student has earned less than 30 hours, this appointment will be scheduled with Advising Services.
3. Once readmitted, schedule an appointment with Advising Services to be greenlighted and enroll for the requested semester.
   • Registration dates may be found on the Academic Calendar in Buff Connect.
   • All holds (academic, financial, or other) on the student's account must be cleared before registration may be completed.

All steps for reinstatement must be completed at least 5 days prior to the start of the semester the student wishes to return to WT.

Steps for Reinstatement After Serving Second Academic Suspension

Students serving a second Academic Suspension may seek reinstatement after a minimum of one calendar year and must complete these steps:

1. Reapply for admission using the WTAMU Application for Returning Students
   
   • Admissions will set a hold on the student's application and send an email to the appropriate Associate Dean (or Advising Services if student has earned less thatn 30 hours) to notify them of the students re-entry.
2. Contact the Associate Dean's office to schedule an appointment to complete the "Reinstatement After Serving Second Academic Suspension" form. This form is provided by the Associate Dean and will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the Associate Dean.
   • If the student has earned less than 30 hours, this appointment will be scheduled with Advising Services.
3. Once readmitted, schedule an appointment with Advising Services to be greenlighted and enroll for the requested semester.
   • Registration dates may be found on the Academic Calendar in Buff Connect.
   • All holds (academic, financial, or other) on the student's account must be cleared before registration may be completed.

NOTE: Students wishing to return after a third or subsequent suspension may complete these steps as well.

Appeal of Academic Suspension

Students wishing to appeal the time period of a suspension may follow these steps:

1. Complete the the form for submission Suspension Appeal Form
2. Submit the completed form to the Office of the Registrar

Submission Deadlines:

• Monday, March 23, 2026, 5 pm
  
  • for review by the committee Friday, March 27, 2026