Students not meeting the standards of normal progress (2.00 or above) will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation are subject to such restrictions with respect to courses and extracurricular activities as may be imposed by the Director of University College.  Students are removed from probation upon earning the minimum cumulative grade-point-average (GPA) of a 2.00

All University College students on academic probation are required to meet with their advisor to discuss academic strategies and also sign an academic contract.  This contract will stipulate the minimum progress the student must make in order to continue their enrollment in University College.  Students are also encouraged to discuss their academic situation with advisors for potential majors to find out what steps they must take in order to declare that major.

Students must meet the following minimum standards to continue their enrollment, regardless of whether or not they have signed an academic contract. If they do not meet these conditions, they will, in all likelihood, face University disqualification. Any courses for future terms in which the student is enrolled at the time of disqualification will be dropped. (see University Disqualification)

* Second semester freshmen on academic probation must earn a minimum of a 2.00 in their second semester in order to continue their enrollment. Thereafter, they must reduce their B deficit (see http://www.ulc.arizona.edu/ab_deficit_calculator.php ) each semester. University College Advising Specialists have the option of mandating a specific reduction in the B deficit depending on the student's situation.

* Second semester transfer students who go on academic probation and readmitted probationary students must reduce their B deficit (see http://www.ulc.arizona.edu/ab_deficit_calculator.php ) each semester in order to continue their enrollment. University College Advising Specialists have the option of mandating a specific reduction in the B deficit depending on the student's situation.

* Non-degree seeking students who go on academic probation their second semester must earn a minimum of a 2.00 in order to continue their enrollment. Thereafter, they must reduce their B deficit (see http://www.ulc.arizona.edu/ab_deficit_calculator.php ) each semester. University College Advising Specialists have the option of mandating a specific reduction in the B deficit depending on the student's situation.

Complete withdrawal from a semester will not necessarily prevent a student's disqualification, as students are expected to make academic progress each semester. Also, if a student chooses to take course(s) in summer school and increases his/her B deficit, the student will likely be disqualified from University College.  

 

University Disqualification:

A student who receives University disqualification is unable to register for future terms at the University of Arizona .  Any courses for future terms in which the student is enrolled at the time of disqualification will be dropped. Students who have been disqualified from the University may not take University of Arizona courses for credit or establish credit by examination during their periods of disqualification, although they may continue to work with instructors in classes in which they have received grades of "Incomplete".

There is a readmission process, but students must meet certain qualifications in order to apply for readmission (see Readmission).

Probation or Disqualification by Special Action:

Upon recommendation of the dean of the college, a student may be placed on academic probation or may be disqualified at any time for neglect of academic work.

Petition of Disqualification

Any students disqualified by their college are eligible to petition University College for immediate admission.   These students must have experienced extenuating circumstances (e.g. family death, medical or psychological conditions) that can be documented by a third party.  Petitions must have documentation to be accepted for consideration.  If the petition is approved, the student will be placed on contract by University College.  If denied, the disqualification will stand.  Petitions are accepted within a small window of time following fall and spring semesters.  Please contact University College for petition deadlines.

Readmission

Once a student has been disqualified or leaves on academic probation, there is no guarantee of readmission by University College or any other academic unit at the University of Arizona.  The disqualified student may apply to return to University College only after the student has earned a minimum of a 3.00 with 24 academic, transferable units earned at another institution.  Additionally, students seeking readmission who left the University on academic probation or under disqualification must complete several steps required by University College for their application to be considered.  The student will meet with an advisor who will evaluate the student's situation and make a recommendation for the student to be readmitted or not.  All grades previously earned at the University of Arizona are retained in the student's record indefinitely, so to return the student is required to complete an academic contract, which will be in effect until the student attains good standing.