Academic Notice
Students who do not maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 are placed on Academic Notice. Students are notified in writing of their Academic Notice standing by the Academic Standing Committee within their respective school/college. The Academic Standing Committee will identify supports and goals for the student while they are on Academic Notice.
Students on Academic Notice whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.0 and who met the conditions (supports and goals) set by the Academic Standing Committee will be placed on Extended Academic Notice. Students may remain on Extended Academic Notice if they satisfy the conditions of the Academic Standing Committee, indicating progress towards meeting the minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA mark. Students on Academic Notice or Extended Academic Notice whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.0 and did not meet the conditions set by the Academic Standing Committee will be dismissed from the University.
Students who had previously been on Academic Notice and whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 after any subsequent semester will be placed on Extended Academic Notice.
Students on Academic Notice or Extended Academic Notice may not participate in varsity athletics, hold an elected or appointed position in a student group, club, or organization, or represent the University in co-curricular and intercollegiate activities.
Students on Academic Notice or Extended Academic Notice who have completed summer courses at Suffolk University may request a review of their academic standing at the end of the summer session.
Note: Academic standing is an academic process independent of federal guidelines related to financial aid. Students who continue not to meet the minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average may be allowed to continue at the University academically but may be denied financial aid eligibility. ALL students who have financial aid and find themselves in academic difficulty should meet with their financial aid advisor to understand their personal financial aid situation.
Academic Notice/Removal from the Major:
Students who earn a grade point average below 2.0 in their major, even if only one course has been completed, are reminded of the minimum grade point average requirements and referred to their faculty advisor. Students who continue not to meet the 2.0 grade point average in their major courses may be placed on Academic Notice and may subsequently be removed from the major. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average in their major (and minor, if applicable) in order to earn the related degree.