Students First Office | Academic Standing & Academic Recovery | Academic Dismissal

Academic Dismissal

Students who do not meet the GPA requirement of Academic Suspension will be placed on Academic Dismissal. Students on Academic Dismissal are ineligible to continue at UNCG, must sit out for one full academic year (one fall term and one spring term).  Students placed on Academic Dismissal due to their spring performance are also ineligible to enroll in summer classes.  

 All students on Academic Dismissal are held to the following requirements:   

Students returning to UNCG after receiving an approved Academic Dismissal Appeal or Return from Academic Dismissal Appeal are placed on Continuing Probation after Academic Dismissal and are required to be registered for and complete ARS 140: Academic Coaching in Transitions during their next semester of enrollment.     

ARS 140

Key components of ARS 140:   

ARS 140 will help you:   

Failure to meet all ARS 140 requirements and terms of their probationary period can result in Academic Dismissal from UNCG. 

Any student required to take ARS 140 will be enrolled by the Students First Office. If at any time you have questions about your participation, you may contact your assigned Academic Recovery Coach or [email protected]. 

FAQs

Academic Dismissal prohibits students from enrolling at UNCG for at least one academic year before appealing for permission to return to the University.  

Next Steps Options:  

  • Take courses at another institution, volunteer, or work during this time. You can read more about your options and next steps in this informational guide.  
  • The Division of Student Success recognizes that there may be times when unexpected and extenuating circumstances affect your ability to complete the requirements returning from Academic Suspension. If this is the case, you may want to consider completing an Academic Dismissal Appeal. If your appeal is approved, you will be granted permission to continue at UNCG.  
    • If this is your second time being Academically Dismissed, it is extremely rare that a second Return from Dismissal Appeal is approved. However, you are permitted to submit a request for consideration.  

The process for returning to UNCG after Academic Dismissal has multiple steps and requires advanced planning to demonstrate to the Appeal Committee that you will be academically successful if you are permitted to return to UNCG. When you are ready to return to the University, you must:  

  1. Submit a Return from Dismissal Appeal to the Students First Office  
  1. If a Return from Dismissal appeal is approved, reapply to the University through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions  

For more in-depth information on the steps for submitting a Return from Dismissal Appeal, review the Return from Academic Dismissal Appeal page in its entirety. Please contact the Students First Office with questions or to schedule an appointment.   

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