Probation-Suspension-Dismissal and Good Standing
A student will be placed on academic probation if his/her cumulative GPA of course work is taken at below the criteria listed as "Good Standing." Good Standing is used as an indication of a student's academic standing with the University. Only coursework taken at CU is used to calculate good standing. Students must maintain the following minimum academic standards in order to remain in good standing:
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0-29 semester hours attempted
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1.50 GPA
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30-59 semester hours attempted
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1.80 GPA
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60+ semester hours attempted
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2.0 GPA
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Academic probation is an emphatic warning that the quality of the students' work during the probationary semester must improve in order for the student to continue at the University. Unless admitted on probation, a student is given one semester in which to bring the cumulative GPA to the required level for good standing. Failure to meet the required minimum level of good standing will result in academic suspension for a minimum of the next semester.
A student who is academically suspended for the first time must remain out of school for one full semester, excluding summer, before being eligible to apply for readmission on academic probation.
Suspended students who elect not to enroll for at least one semester and who elect to return to the University at a subsequent time may return under academic probation. The student has one semester to earn academic good standing or academic suspension will be imposed. Any work taken at another college or university during the period of non-enrollment due to academic suspension will not be accepted for transfer credit toward fulfilling degree requirements at Cumberland University.
If after a previous suspension, a student fails to achieve academic good standing at any point, the case will be reviewed by the Dean ' Council to determine an appropriate course of action. Options include another suspension period, dismissal from the University, or an extension of academic probation with stipulations.
0.0 Grade Point Average
Any student earning a 0.0 GPA for an academic semester will be placed on Academic Suspension. This is automatic and without consideration for any previous semester's work or the student's cumulative GPA. Suspension may be appealed in writing through normal suspension appeal channels.
Readmission Appeal
Students who have been academically suspended may be given special consideration for re-admission if the student can present adequate evidence of extenuating circumstances contributing to failure to achieve a sufficient GPA. The student must make an appeal for readmission by writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This must be done at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student wishes to enroll. Re-admission to the University is not automatic. If the student is readmitted, the Vice President for Academic Affairs reserves the right to specify conditions and terms for re-admission. Multiple appeals for readmission may not be granted.
Full-Time Status
To be eligible for practice or competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time (12 SEMESTER HOURS) program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree.
Online Course Work
In order for any student-athlete to participate in intercollegiate athletics he/she must be a full time on-campus student in good standing. Students may enroll in online only classes as needed but will not be able to participate in Cumberland athletics if enrolled solely in the online degree completion program. If a student-athlete chooses to move to the online program they will forfeit all athletic monies as well.