Academic Probation and Dismissal

A student whose cumulative grade point average is less than 1.20 is immediately dismissed for poor scholarship. A student whose cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0 but higher than 1.2 is placed on academic probation for one semester. At the beginning of the probationary semester, the student must meet with the Director of the Center for Academic Success (CAS) who is empowered to assign probation conditions to meet the needs of the student. In most cases, these conditions will include enrollment in EDUC 105 College Success. The student will then be required to meet all probationary conditions set by the Director of the CAS in order to continue enrollment.

A student on academic probation must earn at least a 2.0 average during the probationary semester. Anything less will result in dismissal for poor scholarship. If the semester average is 2.0 or better but the cumulative average is still less than 2.0, the student may be granted one (only) additional semester on academic probation. The student who does not reach good standing after two probationary semesters will be ineligible to return to Bethel University the next semester.

Students who do unsatisfactory work or fail to meet the requirements of probation will not be allowed to return to Bethel University for at least one semester unless allowed to remain by permission of the Vice President for Academic Services. In the event of dismissal, they may be readmitted only by permission of the Vice President for Academic Services or designee.

The student’s permanent academic record and transcripts will contain academic status notations such as academic probation, elevation to good standing, dean’s list, etc. Academic probation has an effect on a student’s financial aid. Please refer to page 32 (Satisfactory Academic Progress) for more information.