Probation, Suspension and Academic Standing
A student is expected to make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. Failure to achieve this progress may result in academic probation, suspension, or dismissal from the University, to be determined by the Academic Review Committee.
First Semester Suspension
If during the first semester at Wilmington University, a student receives two (2) or more grades “F” and “FA” (earning 0 quality points for the specific time period), the student will be automatically suspended from the University. Students will be notified in writing of this suspension.
A student under “First Semester Suspension” may seek reinstatement to the University by meeting the following criteria:
- Two complete semesters have passed
- A written appeal is submitted to the Academic Review Committee Chairperson
- Based upon the content of the student’s letter, the Academic Review Committee approves the appeal
Upon approval for reinstatement, the student’s status will be on academic probation.
Academic Probation and Suspension
A student will be considered to have unsatisfactory academic standing if the cumulative grade point average falls below the following minimum requirements:
| Credit Hours Earned |
Cumulative GPA |
| 1-30 |
1.6 |
| 31-60 |
1.8 |
| 61-120 |
2.0 |
The Academic Review Committee will meet after each block (every 7 weeks) to review academic records. For the first occurrence, a student with a cumulative GPA below the designated minimum requirement will be placed on academic probation. A second occurrence of unsatisfactory academic progress may result in continued probation or academic suspension from the institution. Third and subsequent occurrences could also result in continued probation, suspension, or permanent suspension from the institution.
A student on probation is limited to a maximum load of 12 credit hours per semester (less, if recommended by the Academic Review Committee). Students placed on probation are required to seek consultation from the Student Academic Advising and Success Center as soon as possible but no later than one week prior to the start of the next full block or semester. Failure to do so may result in suspension from the institution.
A suspended student may be reinstated on a probationary status by presenting and receiving approval of a written appeal to the Academic Review Committee chairperson. The suspended student must wait one academic year after the suspension was issued before submitting a letter of appeal to the Academic Review Committee chairperson. The Academic Review Committee will make the decision to reinstate a student or not. If the student is reinstated to the University, the student will be reinstated on academic probation.
Any student who receives an institutional scholarship or tuition assistance from Wilmington University is required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the institutional award from the student’s account for the following semester.
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Table 1. Undergraduate Grading System
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| Grade |
Numerical Equivalent |
Quality Points |
Explanation |
| A |
95-100 |
4.00 |
Excellent. The student has demonstrated a quality of work and accomplishment far beyond the normal requirements and shows originality of thought and mastery of material. |
| A- |
92-94 |
3.67 |
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| B+ |
89-91 |
3.33 |
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| B |
86-88 |
3.00 |
Good. The student’s achievement exceeds satisfactory accomplishment, showing a clearer indication of initiative, comprehension of material, and the ability to work with concepts. |
| B- |
83-85 |
2.67 |
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| C+ |
80-82 |
2.33 |
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| C |
77-79 |
2.00 |
Satisfactory. The student has met the formal requirements and has demonstrated comprehension of the material and the ability to work with concepts. |
| C- |
74-76 |
1.67 |
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| D+ |
71-73 |
1.33 |
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| D |
68-70 |
1.00 |
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| D- |
65-67 |
0.67 |
Lowest Passing Grade. The student's accomplishment, while passing in some programs, is deficient. Minimum requirements have been met without distinction. |
| F |
Below 65 |
0.00 |
Failure. |
| FA |
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0.00 |
Failure Due to Absence. Student did not complete a sufficient amount of work to earn a passing grade. |
| S |
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0.00 |
Satisfactory. The student has met expected standards of scholarship. This grade signifies acceptable performance of the course objectives. |
| U |
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0.00 |
Unsatisfactory. The student has not met the minimum course requirements. |
| I |
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0.00 |
Incomplete. May be granted with approval from instructor. If granted, student must complete course work within time determined (maximum 60 days following end of course). Failure to complete work in determined time will result in a final grade of “F,” unless an additional extension is granted. |
| IP |
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0.00 |
Course in Progress. This grade is specific to Practicums, Internships, and Senior Seminars. |
| AU |
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0.00 |
Audit. Does not yield credit. |
| W |
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0.00 |
Withdraw. No academic penalty. |
| NG |
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0.00 |
No Grade. A grade was not recorded by the instructor. |
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Table 2. Class Standing According to Credits Earned
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| Credits Earned |
Class Standing |
| 0-30 |
Freshman |
| 31-60 |
Sophomore |
| 61-90 |
Junior |
| 91-120 |
Senior |