KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ACADEMIC STANDING
1. Policy
Good Academic Standing
In order to remain in good academic standing, a student must have a cumulative grade-point average of:
1. 1.7 or better for 12–29 attempted semester credit hours which count for quality points; 2. 2.0 Or better for 30 or more attempted semester hours which count for quality points;
Probation
Students who fail to maintain the above cumulative grade-point averages will be placed on academic probation for one semester. Probation may not be appealed.
Suspension
Any student who fails to maintain a semester grade-point average of 2.0 while on academic probation will be placed on academic suspension and must remain out of the University for the next semester (fall or spring).
A student must receive a grade of C or better in all college preparatory and remedial courses and in all courses numbered below the 100 level in three or fewer attempts (first attempt and two repeats), or he/she is suspended from the University. An under-prepared (Pre-College Curriculum-deficient) student must also demonstrate proficiency in the area(s) of academic deficiency by the time he/she completes 45 semester credit hours at the University, or he/she is suspended from the University. A student must receive a grade of C or better in ENG 101 and 102, and a grade of D or better in the other Liberal Studies courses (the general education core) in three or fewer attempts or he/she is suspended from the University.
A student who has been re-admitted after suspension or dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of his or her reinstatement shall be dismissed from the University.