Probation and Dismissal Policy

Undergraduate Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

Good Academic Standing

The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is the numerical equivalent of a letter grade.  Students are expected to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.  Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Probation. 

Academic Probation

Students will be placed on academic probation at the end of the fall/spring semester in which the cumulative GPA falls below 2.0. While on academic probation, students may only register for 2 courses per semester until the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.0 or higher.

Continued Academic Probation

Students will be placed on continued academic probation at the end of the fall/spring semester in which the cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for a second consecutive semester. While on continued academic probation, students may only register for 2 courses per semester until the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.0 or higher. 

Academic Dismissal

Students whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for three consecutive semesters will be dismissed at the end of the fall/spring semester Students who wish to appeal this decision and return to the CUNY School of Professional Studies must send a petition for readmission to the Registrar briefly describing 1) the issues which compromised their ability to succeed and 2) plans to address those issues in order to achieve success in the program and return to good academic standing. They may also attach any documentation that will enable the office to better understand the basis of the appeal. If a student does not appeal to return within three consecutive semesters, students must follow the readmission process and include a for readmission as described above.

For any questions regarding the Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy please contact, registrar@sps.cuny.edu