Minimum Progression Standards

                   Class                         Credit Hour Range                 GPA Standard

               Freshman                                 0-31.99                                       2.0

              Sophomore                               32-63.99                                      2.0

                   Junior                                   64-95.99                                      2.0

                  Senior                                       96+                                          2.0 

Minimum progression standards and related actions are based on the student’s cumulative grade point average and system term grade point average.

1.     A student with a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better is considered to be in
              good academic standing.

2.     If a student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 in any academic
              term (i.e. fall, spring, summer), the student is placed on academic probation the
              following term.

3.     While on academic probation, the student must earn a system term grade point
              average of 2.0 or better.

4.     When a student on academic probation achieves a cumulative grade point
              average of 2.0 or better, the student is returned to good academic standing.

5.     A student on academic probation who fails to maintain a system term grade point
              average of 2.0 or better is placed on academic suspension for a minimum period
              of two academic terms.

6.     Students on academic suspension will not be allowed to register for any
              coursework at any Regental university except when an appeal has been approved
              by the Regental  university from which the student is pursuing a degree. An
              approved appeal granted by one Regental university will be honored by all
              Regental universities. Also refer to policy 2:3.3.F Suspended Students.

7.     Only Academic Suspension will be entered on the student’s transcript. Academic
              probation will be noted in the internal academic record only.

Progression and graduation are contingent on satisfactory performance on the Proficiency Examination. Refer to BOR policy 2:28.

All students seeking admission to Dakota State University with less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or who do not meet regular admissions standards will be reviewed by the Student Readmission Committee, which determines admissibility and sets any special requirements for admission or readmission.

Readmission

A student placed on academic suspension may re-enroll only upon successful petition for readmission to the Student Readmissions Committee. The expectation of the university is that a student placed on academic suspension will sit out at least two academic terms. However, the Student Readmission Committee is empowered to grant immediate reinstatement. Students readmitted from academic suspension enter on academic probation unless they have completed coursework, in summer sessions or at another institution, which moves their cumulative GPA above the 2.0 minimum requirement. Students which the committee recommends for readmission must maintain 100 percent class attendance. Classes missed as a result of illness or emergency circumstances must be reported to his/her instructors at the first opportunity. Students who maintain less than regular class attendance will be administratively suspended. The committee may also specify the courses to be taken and the maximum number of credit hours to be carried by the student during the first semester of readmission.

When petitioning for readmission from academic suspension, the burden of proof rests with the student to demonstrate 1) a full understanding of the factors which resulted in his/her poor academic performance, 2) a plan for overcoming previous obstacles and 3) a firm commitment to produce entirely acceptable results.

A student who has been readmitted on academic probation from academic suspension and who does not maintain good academic standing may not petition for immediate reinstatement.