Academic Status

Academic Status

Suspension and Dismissal

Academic suspension for one regular semester (excludes summer term) results if a student at the end of any semester does not have the minimum GPA indicated in the suspension and dismissal table below. The minimum required GPA varies with the total number of credit hours attempted at the University. Note: No student will be suspended before they have attempted at least 30 credit hours at USA.

Academic dismissal for one calendar year results if a student who has been reinstated following a previous academic suspension or dismissal fails to make satisfactory progress.

Note: Academic status is no longer determined by the GPB (grade point balance).

Suspension and Dismissal Table

Hours	Minimum GPA
30-42	1.20
43-54	1.43
55-66	1.56
67-77	1.64
78-89	1.69
90-102	1.73
102-up	1.80

Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension

Students reinstated following one regular term (excludes summer term) of academic suspension are readmitted on academic probation. Students in this category are subject to academic dismissal if they do not make satisfactory progress. A student is considered to be making satisfactory progress as long as they maintain a USA GPA for each semester of 2.25 or above until their cumulative USA GPA is above the minimum required GPA for dismissal as outlined in the table above. Once a student achieves a GPA higher than the minimum required GPA, he is subject to the requirement to maintain his GPA above the minimum value as listed in the table. Returning students will remain on probation until the cumulative USA GPA is 2.00 or greater.

Students intending to seek readmission after suspension must first file a Readmission Form by the official deadline with the Office of Admissions.

Reinstatement Following Academic Dismissal

Students academically dismissed from USA may be considered for readmission on academic probation after a period of one calendar year has passed. Readmission requires dean's office approval. Students readmitted after dismissal are subject to a second dismissal if they do not make satisfactory progress. A student is considered to be making satisfactory progress as long as they maintain a USA GPA for each semester of 2.25 or above until their cumulative USA GPA is above the minimum required GPA for dismissal as outlined in the table above. Once a student achieves a GPA higher than the minimum GPA, he is subject to the requirement to maintain his GPA above the minimum value as listed in the table. Returning students will remain on probation until the cumulative USA GPA is 2.00 or greater.

Students intending to seek readmission after dismissal must first file a Readmission Form with the Office of Admissions by the official deadline and consult with their academic dean.