UMC students are expected to make progress toward earning their degree and to maintain at least a C average (2.00 cumulative GPA) in their selected curricula. Students on academic probation are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. Suspended students, readmitted under the terms of the academic contract, are NOT making satisfactory academic progress.

A. 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. Students are informed in their letter of admission if they have been conditionally admitted.

B. Continuing UMC Students and Non-Degree Students
All other students must meet the following minimum standards:

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

1. Meet with an Academic Assistance Center/Student Support Services adviser/University counseling staff member and complete an Academic Action Plan no later than the end of the first week of the semester.

2. Revalidate their course registration with their academic adviser no later than the end of the first week of the semester.

3. Complete all additional requirements as specified for new high school and new college transfers who were conditionally admitted. Refer to your letter of admission and/or contact the Office of Admissions for the specific requirements.

4. 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:

Suspended for Low Scholarship—A student on academic probation who fails to meet the terms of probation 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 suspension. Students who are suspended on four occasions are dismissed and not allowed to continue their studies at UMC. Credits earned at other institutions during the period of suspension may not be applied toward graduation from UMC unless permission to earn such credit is granted in advance by the Academic Standards and Policy Committee.

Readmission—The Academic Standards and Policy Committee reviews appeals for readmission by students who have been suspended for failure to meet the terms of their academic probation. Appeals for readmission after a suspension notice has been sent to students must be accompanied by evidence that factors contributing to the difficulty have been altered and that there is every reason to assume successful continuation of studies. On the first occasion of an academic suspension, students are readmitted if they agree to the terms and conditions of the academic contract. Students may NOT continue on academic contract for two consecutive semesters. Students who have been suspended from UMC and are petitioning to be readmitted on contract for the second or third time must meet individually with Student Support Services or University counseling staff for assistance in identifying reasons for academic difficulties and in developing a plan for corrective action prior to presenting their appeal to the Academic Standards and Policy Committee.

Suspended students, readmitted under the terms of the academic contract, are NOT considered to be making satisfactory academic progress; are NOT 1eligible to receive state or federal financial aid; and are NOT eligible to 2represent the University in any official event, activity, or capacity.

Suspended students who are readmitted after the required period of non-enrollment are readmitted on academic probation. Continued enrollment depends on satisfactorily completing probation requirements.

Revised by Faculty Assembly, 3/26/04
Revised by Executive Committee, 6/6/06
Revised by Faculty Assembly, 03/30/07

1You may appeal your financial aid suspension if unusual circumstances interfered with your ability to meet SAP standards. For more information see Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid Eligibility at http://www.umcrookston.edu/info/policies/FinAidSap.htm or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

2University representation shall include, but not be limited to such things as athletic events, music or theater performance, club events occurring in a public venue or of a competitive nature, and serving as an officer in clubs, organizations or the student association. Criteria to be used to determine what constitutes an official event, activity or capacity shall be based on such factors as the use of University funding or facilities, and the University’s role in scheduling and involvement in the event. The Academic Standards & Policy Committee shall resolve any questions regarding this provision.