Students in the Carlson School may be placed on probation or suspension based on the policies established by the University as noted below.  Students who are facing situations which may cause them to be placed on probation should contact their adviser as early in the term as possible to discuss strategies and possible solutions for remaining in good academic standing.

Academic Probation

A student will be placed on probation if either the term or the cumulative GPA is below 2.00.  A student remains on probation until both the term and the cumulative GPA are 2.00 or above.  A student is suspended if, at the end of the probation term, both the term and the cumulative GPA are below 2.00.

Carlson School students who are on academic probation are required to meet with their academic adviser to establish a contract and discuss strategies for improving their academic performance.  Students who meet the terms of the contract and whose term and cumulative GPA at the end of the following semester are at least 2.00 will be removed from probation.  If the contract goals are met but the cumulative GPA is still less than 2.00 they will remain on probation. 

Students may take summer courses to improve their probation status, but summer grades alone will not be reviewed in order to place a student on probation.  Students must take a minimum of 6 credits to be eligible to be removed from probation.

Coursework taken at another institution does not affect the University of Minnesota GPA and can not be used to improve one's probation status.

Academic Suspension

A student is suspended if at the end of the probation term (semester) both the term and cumulative GPA are below 2.00.  When suspended, a student cannot register for University of Minnesota courses for at least one full academic year. 

Students may file a petition for re-admission to the Carlson School's Scholastic Committee after one full year of suspension.  Students should schedule a meeting with their assigned adviser to discuss their possible return prior to submitting the petition.

Students should be prepared to show evidence of change in circumstances and be able to demonstrate an ability to succeed in the program upon return.