Academic Standards

Academic standing policy

Academic standing is determined after the conclusion of each academic term (fall, spring, and summer) for all Campus Exploratory students. Academic standing factors in all coursework completed at Indiana University consistent with Indiana University, campus, and College policies. Academic standards are based on IU GPA.

1. Good Academic Standing
   1. Students are in Good Academic Standing when:
      • their term grade point average is at least 2.000; and
      • their cumulative grade point average and major grade point average are at least 2.000;
2. Academic Watch
   1. Students are on Academic Watch when:
      • their term grade point average is below 2.000, but above 0.000;
   2. Students who qualify for both Academic Watch and Academic Alert will be on Academic Alert.
   3. Academic Watch appears on the advising record, not on the official transcript.
3. Academic Alert
   1. Students are on Academic Alert when:
      • their cumulative grade point average is below 2.000; or
      • they were on Academic Watch or Academic Alert for their previous term of enrollment and fail to return to Good Academic Standing; or
      • their term grade point average is a 0.0 with at least one F.
   2. Academic Alert appears on the advising record, not on the official transcript.
4. Academic Dismissal
   1. Students are automatically dismissed when:
      • their academic standing for their previous term of enrollment is Academic Alert; and
      • their term grade point average is below 2.000; and
      • their cumulative grade point average is below 2.000.
   2. All enrollment at IU Bloomington for future terms will be cancelled once a student is academically dismissed.
   3. Academic Dismissal appears on the advising record, not on the official transcript.
5. Academic Reinstatement
   1. Students who have been academically dismissed may seek reinstatement. To be considered for reinstatement for a specific term, eligible students must submit petitions by the deadline established by AMES.
6. Grade Changes
   1. Grade changes may alter students’ academic standing. Students who wish to have their academic record reviewed in light of grade changes should contact Undergraduate Education Records or ames@iu.edu
   2. Grades changes that are the result of the completion of Incomplete courses or the application of the Extended-X policy do not result in changes in academic standing.