Academic Standings Guide for Students**
**Note: While this informational site is supported by the University Advising Center, students would seek advisement for their academic issues through the advising process in their major department. If a student is Undeclared, the University Advising Center will provide the advising. The information on this website should not be used as a replacement for the Undergraduate Catalog and proper academic advisement.
All students should thoroughly read the Academic Probation and Dismissal section of the Academic Regulations in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Table of Standards
| Total Hours Attempted (including transfer hrs) | GPA for Probation (cumulative) | GPA for Dismissal (cumulative) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 29 hours | less than 2.0 | less than 1.6 |
| 30-59 hours | less than 2.0 | less than 1.8 |
| 60 or more hours | less than 2.0 | less than 2.0 |
Students who fall below the UTA Table of Standards will be placed on probation or warning (as appropriate) and potentially dismissed from the University if the GPA is not raised to meet standards.
Academic Standing Categories
Academic Good Standing
Students who have a 2.0 GPA or above at UT Arlington are considered in good standing and can continue to take courses without penalty. However, it is important to keep in mind that individual departments may have higher GPA thresholds to remain in a particular major, take advanced coursework or even graduate with a degree in that major. Refer to the appropriate school or college in the Academic Programs and Degree Offerings section in the Undergraduate Catalog for these GPA requirements or speak with your academic advisor.
Academic Warning
- A Guide for Students on Academic Warning (Word doc)
Academic Dismissal for One-Long Term (Dismissal 1)
- Students dismissed on Dismissal 1 at the end of Spring 2008 are eligible to re-enroll in courses for Spring 2009 term.
- A Guide for Students on Dismissal 1 (Word doc)
Academic Dismissal for One Full Academic Year (Dismissal 2 and subsequent)
- Students dismissed on Dismissal 2 at the end of Spring 2008 are eligible to re-enroll in courses for Summer 2009 term.
- A Guide for Students on Dismissal 2 (Word doc)
Academic Continuance
- A Guide for Students on Academic Continuance (Word doc)
Academic Probation
- A Guide for Students on Academic Probation (Word doc)
Other Helpful Resources
- Academic Advisor Information – if you do not know how to contact an advisor in your major department, this site can help you locate an advisor.
- Maverick Resource Guide – a quick reference guide to campus resources that may be able to aid in academic success.
- How To Determine Your Grade Point Average – learn how to calculate a grade point average by hand and play the “if-I-get-a-B-in-this-course-how-will-that-impact-my-gpa” game.
- How To Determine Your Grade Point Deficiency – learn how to calculate the number of course hours of A and B grades needed to reach a 2.0 gpa.
- Potential for Academic Success Seminar – PASS – consider enrolling in a one-hour course that develops academic skills for success. While this seminar is required for first-time freshman students who experience academic difficulties in their first semester, the UAC also offers sections for more experienced students.
- Counseling Services Academic Seminars
- Satisfactory Scholastic Progress (SSP) Information and SSP Appeal Form***—scroll down to find the form
***NOTE: An SSP Appeal is a separate appeal process from an appeal seeking to waive academic dismissals from your academic departments. One appeal does not necessarily impact the results of the other appeal (i.e., receiving a waiver of your academic dismissal does not mean that you will receive your SSP appeal, and likewise, receiving a positive result in your SSP appeal will not ensure a waiver of dismissal from your academic department.). Be sure to follow through with both appeals.