Dual Credit Program Guide: Scholastic Probation and Suspension Guide
To maintain a high level of academic scholarship among students at East Texas A&M University, standards of academic performance must be upheld. Policy 13.99.99.R0.41 Undergraduate Academic Probation, Suspension, Appeal, and Readmission outlines the process for undergraduate students regarding probation, suspension, appeals, and readmission.
A satisfactory level of academic achievement is determined by each student's institutional grade point average (GPA), which is calculated using all college-level academic work attempted. To remain in good academic standing, a student must maintain a minimum institutional GPA of 2.00.
The Registrar's Office officially notifies students who are placed on academic probation or academic suspension via their myLeo email account at the end of each semester. Missing these notifications may result in missed opportunities and could impact a student's ability to register for future dual credit courses. Students are strongly encouraged to regularly check their East Texas A&M email account, as it is the university's primary method of communication. Students on academic probation will have a mandatory advising hold on their record.
Academic Probation
Academic probation occurs when a student's institutional GPA falls below 2.0. Students may be enrolled at the University while on academic probation, but limitations apply. Students on academic probation may not register themselves for courses but may only register with the approval of a high school designee and the Assistant Director of Secondary Partnerships and Initiatives, who acts as the advisor for dual credit students. Students on academic probation may not be enrolled in courses after the first week of an academic term.
Removal of Probation
To remain eligible for continued enrollment while on academic probation, a student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.00. A student will remain on academic probation until their institutional GPA rises to 2.00 or higher.
A student must be actively enrolled at East Texas A&M University to remove the conditions of academic probation. If the student leaves the university for any period of time—either voluntarily, due to university regulations, or to attend another college or university—the conditions of probation will not be removed during that time.
Academic Suspension
Academic suspension occurs when a student who is already on academic probation fails to earn and/or maintain a minimum 2.00 semester GPA which also results in an institutional GPA below a 2.0. Students placed on academic suspension are no longer eligible to enroll at the university.
If a suspended student has already registered for courses in a future semester, their course schedule will be dropped.
Students placed on academic suspension who do not complete the D2L Dual Credit Academic Recovery Course will be required to remain on suspension for up to one calendar year. After the suspension period, students may be eligible to return on academic probation, provided they have successfully completed the Dual Credit Academic Recovery Course. Students on academic suspension may not be enrolled in courses after the first week of an academic term.
Academic Recovery Plan
If a dual credit student does not maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined by university regulations, the student may be permitted to continue enrollment under the Academic Recovery Plan.
The purpose of this intervention process is to educate dual credit students and high school partners about the impact of not maintaining Good Academic Standing and to help prevent progression to Academic Suspension. This recovery plan, along with early intervention strategies such 4-week and midterm grade reporting, tutoring resources, and high school support, is designed to help students stay on track for successful completion of their dual credit courses and, when applicable, their associate degree.
The Secondary Partnerships and Initiatives Department at East Texas A&M University conducts grade checks at the end of each semester to review students' final grades. Students who earn a D or F in a course, or who are placed on academic probation or suspension, may continue taking dual credit courses in the following term only if permitted by their school district and if they complete the following requirements:
- Complete the mandatory D2L (Brightspace) Dual Credit Academic Recovery Course.
This course must be completed before the student can enroll in courses for the following term. The course is designed to help students develop strategies for academic success and return to Good Academic Standing. - Repeat any failed course during the following semester if it is offered, or as soon as it becomes available. Exceptions may be considered in cases of documented extenuating circumstances.
- Meet with their high school counselor prior to registration for the next semester.
- Complete at least 9 documented hours of tutoring in the respective course(s) by the end of the semester.