Can you flunk out of university after just one semester? What kind of grades does it usually take to be dismissed?
And what are one's options if they do flunk out?
2007-11-09 00:23:56 · 8 answers · asked by Sapphrodite® 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Academic probation sounds like a field trip.
2007-11-09 02:48:49 · update #1
Every school has a different policy so I really can't tell you.
2007-11-09 00:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can flunk out after one semester.
Most colleges and universities have a minimum GPA threshold that you have to meet to maintain what most call "good standing." It varies from school to school. I went to a large university and the minimum GPA just to stay in I think was a 2.0 (C average). Then a lot of schools will have a range where you'll be put into "academic probation" where they will allow you to stay but will require a bunch of conditions. Again, this also varies by the school.
Another thing that might happen is you could get kicked out of your major. Some majors have require a minimum GPA to stay in the major and if you don't meet the GPA you'll be booted out and you'll have to either pick something else or improve your grades to get back in.
If you flunk out, you're going to have to either re-apply or apply to a new school and most colleges won't accept transfer credits in courses that hold lower than a C average (at least! Many colleges require a higher grade). Obviously, you won't be able to get credits for any classes that you've failed and you would have to re-take (and most likely pay the tuition and fees, depending on school policy) the failed courses.
Sorry to hear about your dillema. Study hard!
2007-11-09 08:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to fail your first semester but I think that takes some serious negligence. Most universities won't kick you out but you will make the rest of your college experience a whole lot harder. You'll have a counselor (and sometimes even the Dean of Students) breathing down your neck. And if you keep failing, you probably won't get out college in 4 years. The remedy to flunking: show effort. If you show up to class, complete the homework, and show the professor the slightest bit of interest, I can almost guarantee you'll receive a passing C for your core curriculum.
The best option would be community college. This way, you'll be able to build a transcript full of better grades and apply back to a university. I believe that community college courses are a little easier than university courses but that (of course) depends on the community college. Also, you'll be paying $100 per class instead of $1500.
2007-11-09 10:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by Liz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you what rules others use. I only know the details of the local school. You will have to ask the Registrar's Office at your university for their rules. Or search their website for "academic status", "academic progress", "recess", "dismissal", etc.
If an undergraduate student falls below a 2.0 GPA after the first semester, they are put on academic probation. Depending on the situation, they are given one or two semesters to raise their GPA to above 2.0. If they cannot accomplish this in the set time, they are recessed - that is, kicked out of school, and not allowed to re-enroll for at least 1 academic year. If they come back, and again can't cut the mustard, they can be recessed again, or dismissed. Dismissal means that they cannot return for at least 2 academic years, and can be admitted on a probationary status.
2007-11-09 08:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most schools have an academic probation policy. A student will be on academic probation for one semester and if they perform poorly in that semester as well, they'll be expelled. I can't speak for all universities, but the cut-off GPA at my school is 2.0 (C-average). If a student gets below this GPA, they'll first be placed on academic probation and required to take a particular class that focuses on how to do well. If they receive below a 2.0 again, they are expelled.
I don't really know what they allow you to do once expelled or what options you have.
2007-11-09 08:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by Joy M 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Private Universities of merit will remove you the moment your GPA gets below a certain level.
State Univerisities often put you on acamedic probation for the next semester.
Many schools will allow you to withdraw rather than face a F or D.
2007-11-09 10:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the school. If your average is low you may just get academic probation and have to pick it up by the next semester.
2007-11-09 08:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can flunk out after a semester. If you do so, go to another college that doesn't suck, because chances are it has nothing to do with you and everything to do with the college.
If you want to stick with the college then talk to your Advisor and see what they can do.
2007-11-09 08:27:04 · answer #8 · answered by The Bad Movie Guy 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋