Academic Standing

Academic Good Standing for Undergraduate Students

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

Academic Probation for Undergraduate Students

An undergraduate student who falls below the minimum 2.0 SHSU overall GPA at the close of any term will be placed on probation. Students on probation are required to meet with an academic advisor in order to remain registered in the subsequent term.

If an enrolled student on probation achieves a current term GPA of 2.0 or higher but fails to achieve a minimum 2.0 SHSU GPA at the close of the next semester or summer semester following the start of the probation, the student will be placed on continued probation. If an enrolled student on probation or continued probation fails to achieve a current term GPA of 2.0 or higher at the close of the next semester or summer semester following the start of the probation or continued probation, the student will be suspended. See Academic Policy Statement 910312 for more details.  

Academic Suspension for Undergraduate Students

Students who fall below a 2.0 SHSU overall GPA in the term following the probation standing will be suspended academically. Academically suspended students must be approved for readmission by the college's academic dean, to which the student will enroll at the time of their readmission. The petition for readmission must be made in writing, and the student must be re-advised to register or to remain registered in the subsequent term. See Academic Policy Statement 910312 for more details.  

International students placed on academic suspension should report to the International Student Advisor in the Global Engagement Center.

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. See Academic Policy Statement 900823, for additional information.