Academic Standing

All academic actions are shown on myUCF at https://my.ucf.edu and on the transcript. The action is generated due to course completion. Changing a course grade does not necessarily change academic action. An exception may be made when an error is committed and is so stated by the instructor on the “Change of Grade Request Form.”

Good Standing

Good standing indicates only that the student is meeting the minimum academic standard for retention by the University (minimum term GPA, 2.0). To meet graduation requirements, however, the student must have a minimum UCF GPA of 2.0.

Academic Probation

Action taken when a student’s UCF cumulative GPA drops below 2.0. Academic Probation will continue until the current term and UCF cumulative GPA reach 2.0 or better.

First-time-in-college students may be admitted on Academic Probation at the discretion of the Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Admissions and Standards Committee. Transfer students may be admitted on Academic Probation at the discretion of the Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Admissions and Standards Committee. Academic Probation is intended to inform students making unsatisfactory progress of their need to alter study habits and seek additional counseling. Early recognition will indicate to the student the possible jeopardy to academic goals and will also allow an opportunity to demonstrate acceptable performance.

Disqualified (First Suspension)

A student on Academic Probation is Disqualified upon failure to achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA during the subsequent term. A student who is Disqualified may not enroll at the University for two semesters following disqualification. Readmission after two semesters is not automatic. Disqualified students are required to have completed the Florida AA degree, or have completed UCF’s general education program, CLAST, and Gordon Rule requirements, before petitioning for readmission. A Disqualified student must submit an application for Readmission supported by a letter documenting the reasons for previous academic difficulties, clear evidence of satisfactory academic performance since leaving the university, and plans for achieving a GPA of 2.0 or better. A disqualified student is limited to petition for readmission once per year (365 days). The total record will be reviewed and action on readmission will be taken by the University Registrar. Any Disqualified student whose UCF grade point deficiency is equal to or greater than 15 grade points is not eligible for readmission. For readmission purposes only, “grade point deficiency” is defined as the number of UCF credit hours earned with a “B” (3.0 GPA) grade that a student requires to raise his or her UCF grade point average to 2.0.

Exclusion (Second Suspension or more)

A student readmitted following Disqualification who fails to achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA is excluded from the University. Exclusion is most serious and students are not eligible for readmission after Exclusion. An individual who has been Excluded will not be considered for readmission, and may not appeal any failure to be readmitted following Exclusion.