UNC Charlotte looks at several things when determining Academic Suspension: Cumulative GPA, current GPA (semester GPA), and Grade Point Deficit.
The first semester the student's cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 they are placed on Academic Probation. The following semester the student must earn at least a 2.5
current GPA (semester GPA) or have brought their cumulative GPA up to a 2.0 (or higher). If neither of the GPA's are at the minimum level, the Grade Point
Deficit is calculated to determine if the student should be suspended or continued on Academic Probation. (See Grade Point Deficit information below.)
If a student has a Grade Point Deficit between 0 and 13 they will continue on Academic Probation. If a student has a Grade Point Deficit of 14 or higher they
will be put on Academic Suspension.
A student will continue on probation, provided they maintain a current (semester GPA) of 2.5 (or higher), until they achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (or higher). A 2.0
Cumulative GPA will put the student in good standing with the University.
The Grade Point Deficit is the difference between the number of quality points a student has earned and the number necessary to yield a GPA of 2.0. [GPA-HRS
times 2 minus QPTS = Grade Point Deficit].
GPA Hours (GPA-HRS) = the total number of semester hours the student has attempted, except for those for which a grade of I, W, P, AU, or N is recorded.
Quality Points (QPTS) = determined by multiplying the number of quality points for each grade (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) by the number of semester hours credit associated with that course.
Can I appeal the suspension?
Yes. Every student is given the opportunity to appeal their suspension. The back of the
suspension letter has instructions on how to do a suspension appeal. Once the Registrar's Office has received the student's appeal, it will be logged as
received and forwarded to the correct department. The chairperson from each department makes the decision regarding reinstatement. Decisions for Undecided
students are made by the Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. Once a decision is made by the student's department chairperson, the student will be
notified.
Can I attend summer school?
Yes. Every student has the opportunity to attend summer school at UNC Charlotte regardless of their academic standing with the University. Students that are suspended at
the end of a Spring semester can register for summer school classes as soon as registration begins. Students that are suspended at the end of a Fall semester
(and do not attend the following Spring semester) will have to fill-out a Readmit application for Summer Only.
If the student is able to bring their cumulative GPA up to a 2.0 or higher by the end of summer they will be in good standing with the University and their record will
be handled accordingly. Please note that a class taken at another University or community college does not calculate into a student's GPA or student standing.
Attending as a summer only student interrupts the two year period for using the Two Year Rule forgiveness policy.
When students have not attended 24 consecutive months after the last term attended, they are eligible for a forgiveness policy called the Two Year Rule. Readmission under
the Two Year Rule Policy, requires departmental approval. All grades lower than a C are excluded from the calculation of the new GPA and the student begins the
new admittance with a GPA correlated to only their A,B,C grades.
How does an AA/AS degree affect my readmission?
If a student earns an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a community college, the Associate Degree Rule forgiveness policy applies. In this case, a student is readmitted with a
maximum of 64 credit hours and begins the new semester with a zero GPA. Any prior UNC Charlotte credit that was not used towards completion of the
AA/AS Degree can be requested to be included in the student's record through completion and approval of a Special Request form.
Office of the Registrar
How do I get suspended?