Academic standing is reviewed at the end of each term for all degree-seeking students, based on institutional GPA (which includes only Newberry College coursework). Students fall into one of four categories: Good Standing, Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Academic Suspension. Standing changes are based on institutional and term GPA.
Good Standing
Students are in Good Standing when their institutional GPA is 2.00 or higher.
Academic Warning
Students are placed on Academic Warning when their institutional GPA falls below 2.00. While on Warning, students are encouraged to meet with a Success Coach and use academic support services. They may also be required to repeat failed courses to help improve their GPA.
Students who, in their next enrolled term:
· Earn a term GPA of 2.25 or higher but do not raise their institutional GPA to 2.00 will remain on Warning.
· Raise their institutional GPA to 2.00 or higher will return to Good Standing.
· Meet neither benchmark will be placed on Academic Probation.
Academic Probation
Students move to Academic Probation if they were on Warning and fail to earn a term GPA of 2.25 or raise their institutional GPA to 2.00. While on Probation, students must follow an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) developed with a Success Coach.
Course loads or activities may be limited as outlined in the AIP. Students may be required to repeat failed courses. A Student Success Hold may be applied if AIP expectations are not met.
Students who, in their next enrolled term:
· Earn a term GPA of 2.25 or higher but do not raise their institutional GPA to 2.00 will remain on Probation.
· Raise their institutional GPA to 2.00 or higher will return to Good Standing.
· Meet neither benchmark will be placed on Academic Suspension.
Academic Suspension
Students are placed on Academic Suspension if, after Probation, they do not meet the required GPA benchmarks. While suspended, students may not enroll for one full fall or spring term. Neither summer nor winter terms count toward fulfilling this required sit-out period.
Students may enroll in Winter or Summer courses while suspended. If those courses raise their institutional GPA to 2.00 or higher before the next major term begins, the suspension will be lifted and the student will return to Good Standing. If not, the suspension remains in effect.
Students may also appeal their suspension for immediate reinstatement or apply for readmission after serving the required term away from the College.
Academic Suspension Appeals
Students may appeal an academic suspension by demonstrating extenuating circumstances or presenting a clear plan for academic success.
Appeals must include:
· A written statement explaining the student’s situation and plan for improvement
· Supporting documentation (e.g., medical records, official letters, or other evidence)
· A completed Academic Improvement Plan (AIP), developed with a Success Coach
Appeals must be submitted from the student’s Newberry email to AcademicAppeal@newberry.edu at least two weeks before the term begins.
Those denied, or who do not appeal, must sit out one full fall or spring term before applying for readmission.
Students may have no more than two approved appeals. A third suspension requires sitting out with no appeal option.
Reinstatement After Suspension
Students who serve a full suspension term, by choice or due to a denied appeal, must apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions.
To be considered for readmission, students must:
· Submit a readmission application
· Provide an updated Academic Improvement Plan (AIP)
· Pay a non-refundable enrollment fee (applied to their semester bill)
If readmitted, students return on Probation and must follow an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP). Continued enrollment requires active participation and a term GPA of 2.25 or higher. Students who continue to meet this benchmark remain on Probation until their institutional GPA reaches 2.00. Those who do not earn a 2.25 term GPA will be suspended again.
Additional Information
Academic standing is separate from financial aid eligibility, which is governed by federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) rules.
Students serving a suspension may take approved courses at other regionally accredited institutions. While transfer credit may apply toward degree requirements, it does not affect institutional GPA or standing. Students should consult the Registrar’s Office before enrolling elsewhere.