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Academic Standing (Undergraduate)
Academic Probation / Suspension (Undergraduate)
The minimum Overall GPA required to graduate is 2.00. To view GPA(s) go to PipelineMT >Registration & Student Records menu >Academic Records >GPAs. All GPAs are displayed with explanation.
An undergraduate student failing to meet one of the following standards during any term will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent term:
- attain a 2.00 GPA for the current semester, or
- meet one of the following retention standards:
- if you have 0 – 29.99 overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 1.50 Overall Combined GPA
- if you have 30 – 49.99 overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 1.80 Overall Combined GPA
- if you have 50 or more overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 2.00 Overall Combined GPA
A student on academic probation who fails to meet one of the above standards the next term in which enrolled, will be suspended. First time suspension is for one semester (not including summer) and any subsequent suspensions will be for one year. Students with a prior suspension from MTSU or previous institution(s) are not eligible for probationary status and will be suspended for one year if the retention standard is not met.
Academic Suspension Appeal (Undergraduate)
Undergraduate students placed on academic suspension are provided the opportunity to appeal for early reinstatement. The Fall 2026 academic appeal process is now available and the appeal form due by 4:00 PM on Monday, August 17, 2026. The Academic Appeals Committee will meet at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 to consider all submitted appeals. Students wishing to appeal must click on the link below, submit an appeal form, and submit all required materials in advance. It is optional to also attend the Academic Appeals Committee meeting, but required to submit the appeal form by the deadline on August 17 at 4:00 PM.
NOTE: If you were denied at the May meeting for Fall 2026, you cannot appeal again at the August meeting. If readmitted for Summer 2026 but you do not attend, you must appeal again at the August meeting to attend in Fall 2026.
Academic Probation / Suspension – Graduate Students
Academic appeals for graduate level students are handled by the College of Graduate Studies, call (615) 898-2840 or email [email protected].
