Academic Probation Policy

Any student whose grade point index (GPI) for the semester is below a 1.7 will be placed on academic probation and notified by the College. To remove probationary status, students must achieve a 1.7 GPI or better in the following semester. Any student who has two consecutive semesters of a GPI below a 1.7 will be academically dismissed from the College but they will be allowed a transitional semester as an undeclared student to complete a transfer to another college within Boston University or elsewhere. If, at the end of the transition semester, they are unable to successfully transfer, they will be dismissed from the University. A student notified of being placed on academic probation should make an appointment with Heather Nicholson through the Academic Services Center Office, Room 207 at 617-353-2713.

No student on probation may hold office in any College or University organization, participate in any intercollegiate event or program, including athletics, or otherwise represent the University or College. A student on probation is not excluded from membership in a student organization.

A student on probation may be ineligible to receive financial aid from the University or College.

A letter is sent to each student informing him/her of academic probation status. Copies of this letter are sent to the faculty advisor and parents, and it is recorded at the Registrar’s Office on the University Record System. Students on probation are encouraged to seek advice from an academic counselor at the College.

Termination of Enrollment for Academic Reasons & Appeal Process

A student is permitted only two consecutive semesters of a GPI below a 1.7. Termination of matriculation within the College shall occur for any student at the end of the second semester of unsatisfactory work but a transitional semester will be granted as stated above. This decision can be appealed and a formal petition can be submitted to the College Academic Policies & Procedures Committee. Make an appointment with Deborah Claar in the Academic Services Office, Room 207 to discuss these procedures. You need to make an appointment to speak with her by calling the SAR Academic Service Center, Room 207 at (617)353-2713.