Academic Standing
ACADEMIC STANDING
Students are considered to be in good academic standing when they maintain minimum semester and cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) of 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduates) on all attempted Woodbury University coursework. Cumulative GPA requirements include all work numbered 050 or higher.
Financial aid recipients are required to meet additional requirements for satisfactory academic standing. Refer to the Financial Aid section for more details.
Students with documentation of a disability or serious injury or illness should schedule an appointment to review that documentation with the Office of Disabilities and Accessibility Services by calling 818-394-3345 or emailing disabilities@woodbury.edu .
Academic Warning
Students who fail to meet the minimum term grade point average (GPA) for satisfactory academic standing but earn/maintain a cumulative grade point average above the minimum satisfactory GPA will be placed formally on Academic Warning. Notification will be sent to the student's officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. The student will be required to consult with the assigned academic advisor and meet all conditions included in the Academic Warning notification.
Academic Probation
After one semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer), students who fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) for satisfactory academic standing (2.0 for undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students) will be placed formally on Academic Probation. Notification will be sent to the student's officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. This notification will stipulate the conditions for continued enrollment. Failure to meet these conditions could result in future holds on course registrations. International students must also satisfy minimum academic progress standards for international eligibility and should consult with a Designated School Official (DSO/International Student Advisor).
Academic Probation for Students Receiving VA Benefits
Any student receiving veterans benefits whose cumulative grade point average remains below 2.0 for more than two semesters will not be eligible for future certification for VA benefits.
Subject to Dismissal
After two semesters (including Fall, Spring, or Summer), students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to the minimum satisfactory level (2.0 for undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students) will be considered Subject to Dismissal.
Provisional Probation
Students who are Subject to Dismissal but have shown significant academic progress as indicated below may be allowed to continue at Woodbury for one additional semester on Provisional Probation.
Significant academic progress is defined as follows:
● Freshman (0-29 total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.60
● Sophomore (30-59 total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.70
● Junior (60-89 total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.80
● Senior (90 or more total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.90
● Graduate student: Earned a term GPA of at least 3.0 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.90
Students who are allowed to continue on Provisional Probation will be sent notification to the student’s officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. This notification will stipulate the conditions for continued enrollment. Failure to meet these conditions could result in future holds on course registrations and an administrative withdrawal from all enrolled courses.
International students must also satisfy minimum academic progress standards for international students and should consult with a Designated School Official (DSO/International Student Advisor).
Academic Dismissal
After two consecutive semesters (including Fall, Spring, or Summer), students who are Subject to Dismissal and who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average sufficiently to qualify for Provisional Probation will be academically dismissed from the University. Notification will be sent to the student's officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. Students will be administratively disenrolled from any Woodbury class in which they are registered (in progress) and will have to move out of the residence halls if residing on campus. The notification will stipulate the conditions necessary for the student to apply for reinstatement to Woodbury University. A hold will be placed on future course registrations and the dismissal will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Procedures for Appealing Policies on Satisfactory Academic Standing
Students failing to meet Satisfactory Academic Standing who believe extenuating circumstances have impacted their ability to participate/perform academically have the right to appeal decisions on their academic standing. Students must provide, in writing, a letter of explanation and documentation to the designated person, office, or committee stated below within this policy and by the published deadline. If the deadline falls on a holiday or non-business day, the appeal packet will be due by the following business day.