Academic Probation

Academic Probation is a formal warning status assigned to students whose grade point average falls below the minimum threshold required for good academic standing at their institution. Typically triggered when GPA drops below 2.0 (though exact thresholds vary by school), academic probation serves as an intervention to help struggling students improve their academic performance. During probation, students may face restrictions such as limited course enrollment, ineligibility for certain extracurricular activities, or requirements to meet with academic advisors. Students usually have 1-2 semesters to raise their GPA above the minimum threshold or risk academic dismissal. Academic probation is not a permanent mark on transcripts but serves as an important indicator of academic challenges overcome.