Academic Standing and Progress

Academic Standing

Good Standing

A student must maintain in each semester the stated minimum cumulative grade point average for each of the requirements in the degree program and may not be on academic probation or subject to disqualification. The calculation of standing is based on all courses taken at LMU:

Undergraduate students must maintain a C average (2.0) in term, major, program, and cumulative GPA. The calculation is based upon courses taken in Fall and Spring semesters only.
Graduates must maintain a B average (3.0) in term, major, program, and cumulative GPA. The calculation is based upon courses taken in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Academic Probation

Undergraduate and graduate students are subject to academic probation if their term, major, program, or cumulative grade point average on all courses taken at LMU is lower than the following:

• Undergraduates: C average (2.0) in term, major, program, or cumulative GPA
• Graduates: B average (3.0) in term, major, program, or cumulative GPA

Academic probation constitutes a serious warning to students that their academic performance is unsatisfactory and continued failure to improve this record may result in being disqualified from the University. Additionally, a student who does not make satisfactory progress in the course of study is subject to probation. Academic probation does not prohibit the student from returning as an enrolled student for the subsequent semester, nor does it necessarily prohibit the student from participating in University-sanctioned events. However, the Dean or Director may impose restrictions on students on probation regarding the program of study and their participation in extracurricular activities at LMU.

Academic Disqualification

Undergraduate and graduate students are subject to disqualification if, in two consecutive semesters on probation, their term, major or cumulative grade point average on all courses falls below the stated career requirement. The first semester in which an undergraduate or graduate student is placed on probation is the first of the consecutive semesters used to determine the student being subject to disqualification.

• Undergraduate disqualification is based upon two consecutive semesters (Fall or Spring) in which work of less than a grade of C (2.0) average is earned or in which the student fails to meet conditions imposed by the Dean or other academic entity. Summer sessions are not used to calculate if an undergraduate is subject to disqualification.
• Graduate disqualification is based upon two consecutive semesters (Fall, Spring, or Summer Sessions) in which work of less than grade of B (3.0) average is earned or in which the student fails to meet conditions imposed by the Dean or other academic entity. Summer sessions are used to calculate if a graduate student is subject to disqualification.
• Executive MBA Program: a student who receives a failing grade in any of the prescribed courses will be subject to immediate dismissal.

Disqualification terminates a student’s relationship with the University for a minimum of one year. A disqualified student may not register in any division or session of the University and is denied all privileges of the University and of all organizations or activities in any way connected with it.

Appeal of Disqualification

• Undergraduate students who wish to appeal a disqualification must submit a written request to the Dean of the College. The decision of the Dean is final.
• Graduate students who wish to appeal a disqualification must submit a written request to the Chair, Program Director, or Dean of the student’s college or school. If the appeal process cannot be resolved, an impartial three-person faculty panel will be assigned by the Chair of the Graduate Council to review the request. The panel will individually interview the faculty person and the student. After the interviews, review, and discussion, the panel will submit a formal decision to the Chair of the Graduate Council, whose decision will be final.
• Graduate students in the School of Education should appeal directly to the Program Director. If the appeal cannot be resolved, the issue will then be submitted to the Associate Dean, and if necessary, the Dean.

Readmission after Disqualification

Disqualified undergraduate and graduate students are not eligible for readmission to the University until one calendar year has elapsed since the disqualification. Undergraduate and graduate students who wish to return to LMU after disqualification must make an appointment with their Dean. The Dean will determine if a student is eligible to return and either grant or deny permission to seek readmission to the University. If allowed to attend LMU after a disqualification, the student must submit an application for admission through the appropriate Admission Office.

1. A disqualified student who is readmitted will be on strict probation, which requires that the student must satisfactorily complete all requirements set by the Dean in the initial semester after readmission.
2. A student who has been disqualified a second time may not apply for readmission.

Full-Time Standing

An undergraduate student enrolled for 12 or more semester hours in a Fall or Spring semester or 6 or more semester hours in a Summer session is considered a full-time student. Students taking fewer than the stated amount above are considered part-time and may not qualify for all University activities and benefits, such as eligibility for financial aid, on-campus housing, and intercollegiate athletic competition.

A graduate student enrolled for 6 or more semester hours in a Fall, Spring, or a single Summer session is considered a full-time student. Graduate students taking fewer than 6 semester hours are considered part-time. Doctoral students completing the dissertation are full-time with at least 2 semester hours per term.

Please refer to Financial Aid for an explanation of how that department defines full-time standing and the impact on financial aid awards.