Understand and Maintain Academic Standing
At the end of each semester, PennWest University reviews students' academic standing based on both cumulative (overall) and term (semester) GPA. To remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative and term GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Academic Warning: Students with a term GPA below 2.0 but a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are placed on Academic Warning. These students receive outreach and support from the Student Success Center, including access to success coaching.
- Academic Probation: Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.0 are placed on Academic Probation and must work with the Student Success Center (or TRIO faculty, if eligible). They are required to meet weekly with an assigned staff member to develop and follow a personalized plan for academic improvement.
- Academic Suspension: If a student on Academic Probation earns a term GPA below 2.0, they will be academically suspended. Suspended students may appeal their status using the form provided in their official academic standing letter.
- Appeal Deadlines: The appeal deadline is June 10 for the fall semester and January 2 for the spring semester. Appeals are reviewed by a committee, but approval is not guaranteed. Students who do not appeal or whose appeal is denied must take at least one semester off.
- Academic Dismissal: Students who receive a third academic suspension are academically dismissed from the university. They may appeal their dismissal by contacting the Student Success Center at studentsuccess@pennwest.edu. Students who do not appeal—or whose appeal is denied—must take four consecutive fall and spring semesters off before reapplying.
Important Note:
Academic Suspension is separate from a student’s financial aid status. For information on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and financial aid appeals, please contact financialaid@pennwest.edu.
For questions or support, reach out to the Student Success Center at studentsuccess@pennwest.edu.