As of August 11, , George Mason University will require all individuals on our campus to wear masks indoors , including classrooms and laboratories, regardless of vaccination status. The university's minimum standard for satisfactory academic achievement is a grade point average GPA of 2. Students with at least 7 attempted credits and a cumulative GPA of less than 2.
Students who maintain a cumulative GPA below 2. Therefore, our office strongly supports this limit. Students should be familiar with the retention table in the university catalog, as posted below.
Students on academic warning are still considered in good academic standing but they will be limited to a maximum of 13 credits until they achieve a cumulative 2. Students registered for 14 or more credits under Warning are responsible for seeking academic advisement and adjusting their enrollment to a maximum of 13 credits. Students on academic warning may participate fully in student activities unless that activity imposes stricter limits. Students on academic probation will be limited to a maximum of 13 credits until they achieve a cumulative 2.
Students registered for 14 or more credits under Probation are responsible for seeking academic advisement and adjusting their enrollment to a maximum of 13 credits. Only students in good academic standing are eligible to hold or run for elective or appointive office in any organization or activity associated with Mason, compete in any athletic or other activity representing Mason on either an intercollegiate or a club level, or serve as a working staff member of any student organization.
Students in degree status who incur a first suspension following a spring semester or summer term serve a period of suspension through the next fall semester.
Students who incur a first suspension following a fall semester serve a period of suspension through the next summer term.
A second suspension is for one calendar year: two semesters and a summer term. Students returning from suspension are on probation for one academic period. Course credits earned at other colleges during the period of suspension from Mason for academic or nonacademic reasons are not accepted for the degree program. Nondegree undergraduate students placed on suspension have no specified rights of return to the university.
Nondegree students who have been suspended and wish to resume their studies after a period of absence must qualify for readmission through the Office of Admissions. Getting off academic probation requires students to change the way they handle their education. Academic advisors can help students make sure they stay on track for their overall academic experience, and teachers can provide guidance and assistance in individual classes. Students may be apprehensive to talk to professors and advisors, but they are there to help, and they want students to succeed.
This seems obvious, but many students are tempted to just read their textbooks and show up to class only when they need to turn in assignments or take tests. Many teachers factor attendance into their grades, and they often teach much more than is in the book. Going to class can earn students easy grade points and give them information they need for tests and assignments. Going to class is a good start, but actually engaging with the class and participating in discussions is better.
Participating in class is another easy way to earn points and gain a better understanding of the course materials. It can be helpful, though, for students who need extra accountability or a designated time and place to study.
Finding excuses to avoid homework is harder when other people are involved. Colleges have many resources to help students succeed. Writing, math and general tutoring centers can help students grasp concepts and improve their grades. Similarly, students can block out chunks of time dedicated to fun activities.
Students may have the ability to retake courses to improve their grades, which can help raise GPA and regain lost credits in the case of failed classes. Since schools limit the number of courses students can retake, and retaking classes can push out graduation, students should discuss this option with their academic advisor.
Sometimes students will receive an I, which stands for incomplete. In general, incomplete grades are only given to students who have done well in the class but certain circumstances prevented them from completing all coursework or exams.
Schools give students a predetermined length of time to complete the course and receive a final grade. Putting in the time to work with professors and turn in any coursework for incompletes is a smart choice. Academic probation can be a good indicator that students need to step up their effort or change the way they approach their educations.
It can also serve as a good opportunity for students to develop new habits that can help keep them from another probationary period.
Students can try out these steps to help keep themselves in good academic standing. Using a planner — either a physical one or on an app—can help students block out study time, stay on top of homework and important due dates, and keep track of projects and exams that may need extra attention.
Asking for assistance before things get out of hand is important. Students often feel uncomfortable asking for help, especially when so many see college as a time to prove themselves as fully-competent, independent adults. However, everyone struggles and needs help now and then, and getting comfortable with reaching out to tutors, classmates, parents, teachers and other resources can be a huge asset in staying in good academic standing.
Visiting teachers during their office hours gives students an opportunity to see where their grades stand and get any extra guidance on assignments and course materials. Quick questions can often be resolve via email, too.
Meeting regularly with advisors, like at the beginning and middle of each term, can help students create manageable schedules and work through any issues before they get out of hand.
Students will likely have to make some personal and academic changes to stay off probation. A good self-assessment can help students identify their strengths, study habits and common pitfalls.
Once identified, students can make positive adjustments. Undergraduate students can be placed on academic probation up to three times during their academic program; however, you can only be placed on academic probation for two consecutive periods.
Placement on academic probation beyond the first time will be based on completing the previous academic probation period s with a GPA above a 2. Master's students can be placed on academic probation up to twice during their academic program. Placement on academic probation beyond the first time will be based on completing the previous academic probation period with a GPA above a 3. Being placed on academic probation will impact your current and future course registrations; it will limit your future registrations to part time registration.
All future course registrations will be dropped and if you are in the first week of your current course s , you will be dropped. You will need to discuss your options with your academic advisor and your funding source as your eligibility for funding may be affected; you can then reregister for the courses.
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