Probation and Suspension

Academic Probation

Students failing to meet the scholastic standards listed in UAR 123 are placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation may enroll in no more than 16 semester hours of course work during each probation semester and for no more than six semester hours of coursework during each summer session. Students on academic probation should retake as many classes as possible in which they earned a grade of E, D, or U. Students on academic probation will be required to participate in the Academic Recovery Program through the Office of Retention and Academic Advising. 

Academic Recovery Program

The Academic Recovery Program is designed to provide resources and services to students who fall below scholastic standing guidelines. Students in the program are required to participate in an academic workshop at the beginning of the semester, complete an action plan, submit progress forms when requested, and meet with a peer coach throughout the semester. Students in the Academic Recovery Program are strongly encouraged to complete documented study hours and/or tutoring interactions. Note that the Academic Standards and Appeals Committee, the academic advisor or other designated personnel may require additional conditions for students on academic probation.

Visit https://moreheadstate.edu/student-support/advising-tutoring/advising/probation-suspension/probation for additional information regarding the Academic Recovery Program. The Office of Academic Advising and Retention can be reached at 606-783-2084, 321 Allie Young Hall.

Suspension

Any student, who after one probation semester does not achieve a semester GPA of 2.0 or the cumulative GPA necessary to meet scholastic standing guidelines (listed in UAR 123) is subject to suspension from the University. The suspension period following a fall semester is the spring semester; following a spring semester, the suspension period is for the summer terms and fall semester. During a suspension period, a student will be ineligible to enroll for any credits at MSU.

Students suspended under this policy have the following two options:

1. Appeal by petitioning the Academic Standards and Appeals Committee - If the student believes the suspension was the result of circumstances beyond his or her control, he or she may appeal the decision to the Committee on Academic Standards and Appeals. If an appeal of the suspension is granted, the student must meet all additional requirements set forth by the Committee on Academic Standards and Appeals to return. The committee may, in some cases, waive the requirement that the student have attempted 30 semester hours before declaring academic bankruptcy. Requests for apparels are made through the Office of Retention and Academic Advising.
2. Reapply for admission after one semester - Students wanting to return to MSU after suspension will need to complete a new application and meet with the admissions appeal committee before being readmitted as a student. Students requesting an admissions appeal must submit a complete Action Plan (signed by an academic advisor) including a two-semester plan and a statement that they have met with their financial aid counselor. The admissions appeal committee may also require additional documentation.