Academic Support

You are considered in good standing at the university when your cumulative GPA is 2.00 or greater. If you are concerned about falling below good standing (or a 2.0 GPA) at any time, reach out to your Academic Advisor to get some additional support and discuss what additional resources you can use to help your academic performance.

You would be placed on academic probation if your GPA is below 2.00 after a semester, but above the range for dismissal. Probation and dismissal are both based on attempted credit hours or total credit hours, whichever is greater (see Academic Standing Table). Total attempted hours include CMU credits earned or attempted at the 100-level or above, transfer credits, and hours earned in other ways (i.e. Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, etc.).

If you are ever placed on academic probation, we will let you know. You would be encouraged to seek support from your Academic Advisor, Tutoring, and other academic resources on campus. If you are on academic probation for three consecutive semesters, including summer sessions, you would be subject to academic dismissal.

Academic Suspension

You would be placed on academic suspension if your first semester (at least 6 credit hours) GPA at Central Michigan University falls below the range for academic probation (see Academic Standing Table).

If placed on academic suspension, you can appeal to be reinstated for the next semester (See Return to CMU). Details about your academic suspension and the reinstatement process will be sent to you following the official grade deadline for each semester or summer session.

Academic Dismissal

You would be academically dismissed if your cumulative GPA falls below the cumulative GPA range for probation (see Academic Standing Table), or if you have been on academic probation for three consecutive semesters, including the summer session.

Details regarding your academic dismissal and the reinstatement process will be sent to you following the official grade deadline for each semester.

You can not enroll in classes again unless you submit an appeal for reinstatement (see Returning to CMU). You may be granted the appeal to enroll for the next semester; however, you may be asked to enroll at a different institution for up to one year. After attending another institution, you could apply for reinstatement and would be asked to provide your official transcripts.

Access the Academic Standing table in the CMU Bulletin at the button below. 

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