Academic Standing
Academic Standing
Academic Standing
What is Academic Standing?
Academic Standing refers to where students stand in terms of their academic progress and Grade Point Average (GPA).
After each fall and spring semester, the academic records of all undergraduate students are reviewed to determine academic standing. Academic standing is based on an individual student’s cumulative and semester Grade Point Average (GPA). All matriculated undergraduate Rowan University students must adhere to the Academic Standing Policy.
*Academic Standing Policy is different than Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) which is related to Financial Aid eligibility. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office for information about SAP.
Good Academic Standing
Academic Notice 1
At the end of each fall and spring semester, matriculated undergraduate students who are not already on Academic Notice, who have attempted 12 credits or more, and who have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 are placed on Academic Notice 1 for the subsequent spring or fall semester.
Students on Academic Notice 1 are required to meet with an Academic Support Coordinator and and will be enrolled in the Academic Improvement Program (AIP).
Students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher after the subsequent fall or spring semester will return to Good Academic Standing.
Students who earn a semester GPA of at least 2.0 but whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Notice 2.
Students on Academic Notice are encouraged to review this site: I've been placed on Academic Notice- Now What?
Academic Notice 2
At the end of each fall and spring semester, students on Academic Notice 1 who do not achieve a cumulative GPA at or above 2.0 will be placed on Academic Notice 2 for the subsequent spring or fall semester.
Students on Academic Notice 2 are required to meet with an Academic Support Coordinator and complete the Academic Improvement Program (AIP).
Students on Academic Notice 2 will have a registration hold placed on their account until the requirements of the Academic Improvement Program (AIP) have been completed.
Students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher after the subsequent fall or spring semester will return to Good Academic Standing.
Students who are on Academic Notice 2 and achieve a GPA of 2.0 or higher in term(s) since their most recent prior academic standing update, but whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, will be placed on Continued Academic Notice 2.
Students on Academic Notice are encouraged to review this site: I've been placed on Academic Notice- Now What?
Continued Academic Notice 2
Students who are on Academic Notice 2 and achieve a GPA of 2.0 or higher in term(s) since their most recent prior academic standing update, but whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, will be placed on Continued Academic Notice 2.
Students on Continued Academic Notice 2 must follow the requirements for students on Academic Notice 2 including meeting with an Academic Support Coordinator and completing the Academic Improvement Program (AIP).
Students on Continued Academic Notice 2 will have a registration hold placed on their account until the requirements of the Academic Improvement Program (AIP) have been completed.
Students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher after the subsequent fall or spring semester will return to Good Academic Standing.
Students who have been on Academic Notice 2 or Continued Academic Notice 2 for one or more semesters and who earn a GPA of below 2.0 in term(s) since their most recent prior academic standing update will be suspended from the University for a period of at least one calendar year.
Academic Suspension
Suspension will be noted on the student's academic record by the Registrar’s Office. If a student has already registered for the next fall or spring semester, their registration will be canceled. Students enrolled in the immediate winter or summer session will not have their enrollment canceled.
Suspended students may not register in either academic year or summer terms, as full- or part- time students, nor as non-matriculated students.
Students who receive financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding their Academic Suspension.
Students who have been academically suspended from the University may apply for Re-enrollment through the University Advising Center after one calendar year following suspension.
Academic Suspension Appeal
Students who have been academically suspended may have the option to submit an Appeal.
The student will be notified of the appeal process. If the student chooses to appeal, they must complete and return the appeal form with supporting documentation.
If a student chooses not to appeal and/ or if an appeal is denied, the student will then be suspended from the University and any registration in future fall and spring terms will be dropped.
Questions? Email AcademicStanding@rowan.edu
*Please note: Decisions concerning Academic Suspension are separate from the financial aid process. Appeals related to financial aid must be made to the Financial Aid Office.
I’ve Been Placed on Academic Notice – Now What?
If you've been placed on Academic Notice, click here to read more.
Academic Improvement Program
The Academic Improvement Program is focused on helping students get back on track to maintain Good Academic Standing.
How to Calculate Your GPA
Information about how to calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) can be found on the Registrar's website.
Leaving Rowan
If you need to take a semester off or request a leave of absence, click this link for more information.
Returning to Rowan
Are you interested in returning to Rowan and complete your degree? Click this link and follow the steps.