• The student's course load will be restricted to a maximum of thirteen (13) credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and six (6) credit hours during the summer term.

A student will be removed from academic probation upon achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. A student on academic probation who earns a semester GPA of 2.00 or higher, but whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.00, will remain on academic probation.

A student on academic probation who fails to earn a semester GPA of at least 2.00 will be placed on academic suspension.

C. Academic Suspension

First Suspension

  • A student suspended for the first time must remain out of KSU for at least one (1) fall or spring semester.
  • To be considered for reinstatement, the student must meet with the Dean (or designee) of their college by the established deadline to discuss their academic standing. Applicable deadlines are August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for the summer term.
  • If a suspended student remains out of KSU for more than two (2) years, they must reapply for admission after reinstatement is approved.
  • These requirements also apply to transfer students who are ineligible to return to their previous institution due to academic deficiency.

Second Suspension

  • A student suspended for a second time must remain out of KSU for at least two (2) full fall or spring semesters.
  • Reinstatement after a second suspension is granted only in unusual circumstances and requires the following steps be completed by the relevant deadline (August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, May 1 for summer):
  • The student must meet with their college Dean (or designee) and obtain a positive recommendation for reinstatement.
  • The student must submit an appeal letter to a university-level ad hoc review committee.
  • The ad hoc committee, consisting of representatives from each undergraduate college, must approve the request for reinstatement.
  • If reinstatement is approved, the student must then apply for readmission to the University.

Third or Subsequent Suspension

  • A student suspended for a third time or more will be subject to a "Final Suspension."