| Academic Policies
ACADEMIC STANDING
UNDERGRADUATE
Good Academic Standing
Students are considered in good academic standing if they are currently
enrolled or eligible to re-enroll at UWF.
Academic Probation
The intent of academic probation is to serve notice formally that a
student may not be making satisfactory progress. It gives the students
further opportunity to demonstrate their ability to meet academic
expectations.
Students whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) for University of
West Florida course work is below the minimum listed will be placed on
academic probation by the student?s college. Calculation of the GPA is
described in the grading system section of this Catalog.
UWF cumulative GPA
Total UWF GPA hours for academic probation
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0-15 |
less than 1.60 |
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16-30 |
less than 1.80 |
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more than 30 |
less than 2.00 |
A department or college may specify additional academic standards and
students are responsible for observing these regulations.
Students on probation may apply for a change of major, however, approval
is granted by the chairperson of the prospective department. Students
should contact the chairperson for guidance.
Academic Suspension
Normally students are not placed on academic suspension without first
being placed on probation for at least one semester.
The decision to suspend a student for academic reasons is made by the
college. Notification to the student and the Office of the Registrar is
the responsibility of the student?s college.
Students under academic suspension may not enroll as a degree-seeking or
non-degree student at any UWF campus or center.
Students suspended from UWF who subsequently receive an A.A. degree from
a Florida public community/junior college or State university may be
readmitted to UWF upon application for readmission, with earned credit
accepted in accordance with University policies (see section on A.A.
Degree Forgiveness Policy).
Reinstatement
Students placed on academic suspension may request reinstatement after
being away from the University one semester. The request for
reinstatement must be directed to the college dean suspending the
student at least two weeks in advance of the first day of classes of the
semester for which reinstatement is requested. In addition, students not
attending UWF the previous three semesters must file an application for
readmission with the Office of Admissions.
Students reinstated from suspension may apply for a change of major.
Approval is granted by the chairperson of the prospective department.
GRADUATE (MASTERS AND SPECIALISTS)
Good Academic Standing
Students are considered to be in good academic standing if they are
currently enrolled and eligible to re-enroll at UWF.
Academic Probation
Graduate students may be placed on probation by the academic department
at the completion of the semester during which the cumulative GPA falls
below 3.0. A grade of ?S? (satisfactory) is not considered in the
evaluation of academic standing. Written notification will be mailed by
the department to the student.
Graduate students on probation are required to attain a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 upon attempting or completing a total of up to 10 additional
semester hours of graduate work, following the date which the student
was placed on academic probation. Students not achieving this
requirement may be suspended from the program. The academic department
has the prerogative to continue a student on probation as determined by
the student?s individual circumstances.
With the approval of the prospective department chairperson and college
dean, a student on probation in a graduate program may apply for
admission to another graduate program provided requirements for
admission to that program are met. Applications must be processed
through the Office of Admissions.
Academic Suspension
Graduate students not achieving a cumulative 3.0 GPA within the period
designated may be suspended from the program. Written notification will
be mailed by the department to the student.
With the approval of the prospective department chairperson and college
dean, a student suspended from a graduate program may apply for
admission to another graduate program provided requirements for
admission to that program are met. Applications must be processed
through the Office of Admissions.
Reinstatement
Students suspended from a graduate program may petition for
reinstatement after the lapse of one academic semester during which the
students are not enrolled at UWF. Written evidence of eligibility must
be submitted to the college dean.
Graduate students on suspension may submit a written appeal to the
college dean who may refer the matter to the college Academic Standards
Committee. Students not attending UWF the previous three semesters must
file an application for readmission with the Office of Admissions.
DOCTORATE
Good Academic Standing
Students are considered to be in good academic standing if they are
currently enrolled and eligible to re-enroll at UWF.
Academic Probation
A student?s degree program GPA must be at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)
for all courses taken at UWF. No grades of ?C+? in the major courses and
no grade of ?D? may be counted toward the Doctor of Education degree. A
grade of ?S? (satisfactory) is not considered in the evaluation of
academic standing. Students who do not maintain a 3.25 GPA are placed on
academic probation. Specialization areas may have additional
requirements regarding acceptable letter grades for major courses that
are counted toward the Ed.D. degree.
Graduate students on probation are required to attain a cumulative GPA
of 3.25 upon attempting or completing a total of up to 10 additional
semester hours of graduate work, following the date which the student
was placed on academic probation. Students not achieving this
requirement may be suspended from the program. The academic department
has the prerogative to continue a student on probation as determined by
the student?s individual circumstances.
Academic Suspension
Students who do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.25 within the period
designated may be suspended from the program. Students should consult
the College of Professional Studies Graduate Office for requirements for
the Preliminary Examination and continued enrollment in the program.
Reinstatement
Students suspended from a graduate program may petition for
reinstatement after one academic semester during which the students are
not registered at UWF. Written evidence of eligibility must be submitted
to the college dean. Students on suspension may submit a written appeal
to the college dean who may refer the matter to the College Academic
Standards Committee. Students who are suspended must submit an appeal
within the 12 month or three semester period following notification of
suspension. Students who do not submit an appeal within the 12 month
period must reapply to the program through the Office of Admissions.
Readmitted students are responsible for the degree requirements in
effect at the time of reapplication.
Non-Degree Students
Non-degree students are subject to the same academic standards and
review procedures as students admitted to undergraduate and graduate
degree programs (see probation/suspension, based on the level of the
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