Academic Standing

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Academic Good Standing for Undergraduate Students

Students in academic good standing have a Sam Houston State University (SHSU) grade point average of at least 2.0.

Academic Probation or Suspension for Undergraduate Students

An undergraduate student who falls below the minimum 2.0 SHSU overall grade point average at the close of any term will be placed on probation. Students placed on probation may be eligible to register upon re-advisement.

If an enrolled student on probation fails to achieve a minimum of a 2.0 overall grade point average, the student will be suspended. Suspended students must meet with their academic dean who will determine if continued enrollment will be permitted and if advisement will be required.

International students placed on academic suspension should report to the International Student Advisor in the Office of International Programs.

Readmission to Undergraduate Studies after Suspension

A student's academic suspension is based on the entire SHSU academic record. Readmission must be approved by the academic dean of the college in which the student was majoring at the time of his/her suspension. The petition for readmission must be made in writing.  When a student has not been enrolled for an academic year, he or she must also seek readmission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

Students who are subject to suspension under the stated terms of the Academic Probation, Suspension, and Termination policy and register for enrollment at the University do so at their own risk and monies paid for fees and tuition are subject to the refund regulations as stated in the current catalog.

Academic Grievance Procedures for Students

Academic grievances include disputes over academic standards, course grades, unauthorized class absences or tardiness, suspension from the University for Academic Deficiency, and/or alleged unprofessional conduct by a course instructor. A copy of Academic Policy Statement 900823, Academic Grievance Procedures for Students, can be obtained from the office of the student’s academic dean, departmental chair, or the Newton Gresham Library.