Academic Standing

Understanding Your Academic Standing

Undergraduate degree-seeking students are expected to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, which the university defines as being in Good Academic Standing. Students whose FGCU Institutional GPA falls below a 2.00 will have an Academic Standing Hold placed on their record by the Department of Records & Registration that will prevent them from registering for future semesters.

Depending upon how many semesters a student has been enrolled and their academic record, this could mean they have been placed on either Academic Warning (WS), Academic Probation (PS), Academic Suspension (SS), Probation after Academic Suspension (AS), Academic Dismissal (DS), Academic Reinstatement or Indefinite Academic Dismissal.

LEARN ABOUT THE ACADEMIC STANDING POLICY

Meeting University Requirements With an Academic Standing Hold While Having a GPA Below 2.00

Students who have an Academic Standing Hold placed on their account must meet specific requirements to obtain clearance to enroll each semester or make any changes to their current schedule. These requirements are designed to provide the academic and personal support you need to be successful in college, so that you can return to Good Academic Standing, continue to register for future semesters at FGCU, and help you on your journey toward timely graduation.

Here is an interactive guide that will help you better understand the Academic Standing Hold requirements of the university and what you are expected to complete:

DETERMINING ACADEMIC STANDING HOLD REQUIREMENTS

Some Frequently Asked Questions About Academic Standing

How does my Academic Standing impact my academic progress toward my degree?
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A meeting with your academic advisor is a critical element of the academic hold requirements. Your Academic Advisor will help you evaluate your progress towards graduation, provide you with guidance on what courses to take (or retake as needed), and discuss whether you have declared a major that is the best fit with you academic interests and abilities.

Academic Advising Offices
I am receiving Financial Aid. How does my Academic Standing impact my ability to receive and maintain my Financial Aid?
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Not only is the overall cost of attendance impacted when it is necessary to repeat a number of courses, but your ability to continue receiving financial support can also be impacted if you are unable to make satisfactory academic progress towards graduation. Below are some links to additional resources to learn more about these topics.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Excess Hours

Repeat Course Surcharge
I believe that my Academic Standing was negatively impacted by things that were out of my control (illness, accident, family issues). What options do I have to appeal my Academic Standing?
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If you feel that unforeseen circumstances led to your current academic standing and you have a legitimate reason to work with the university to appeal a particular grade in one or more courses, there are a number of different processes that you could pursue.

WITHDRAWAL WITH EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Student Care Services

Grade Appeal Process

Fee adjustment request

SAP Financial Aid Appeal

Bright Futures Appeal
What are the other academic policies that can impact my Academic Standing?
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There are a number of other academic rules that can impact your academic standing in both positive and negative ways, so take a few minutes to learn about them here:

Grade Forgiveness

WithdrawAl & 3/2 Rule

Academic Amnesty

Repeat Course Surcharge

EXCESS HOURS SURCHARGE
How does my Academic Standing impact my ability to live on campus?
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Students serving Academic Suspensions and those who have been Academically Dismissed are not permitted to enroll in courses and therefore, they are not permitted to live on campus. Connect with Housing & Residence Life to learn more details.
Due to my academic standing, I took 3 or more semesters off, and now I am ready to return to FGCU to finish my degree. How do I get started?
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Due to state and university policy, if your Institutional GPA is below a 2.00 and you have not attended FGCU for 3 or more semesters, you are not permitted to return to the university, but we are actively working toward a revision of this policy that would allow this to happen.
What happens to my academic standing hold once I complete my requirements?
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- Students completing their Academic Hold Requirements during the Fall term will have their Academic Standing Hold adjusted to allow for registration for the following Spring. The Academic Hold will reactivate after add/drop for the Spring 16 week term.
- Students completing their Academic Hold Requirements during the Spring term will have their Academic Standing Hold adjusted to allow for registration for the following Summer & Fall. The Academic Hold will reactivate after add/drop for the Fall 16 week term.
- Students completing their Academic Hold Requirements during the Summer term will have their Academic Standing Hold adjusted to allow for registration for the following Fall. The Academic Hold will reactivate after add/drop for the Fall 16 week term.
See Academic Calendar for specific add/drop dates

Academic Calendar