Academic Standing (Undergraduate)

Academic Probation / Suspension (Undergraduate)

The minimum Overall GPA required to graduate is 2.00. To view GPA(s) go to PipelineMT >Registration & Student Records menu >Academic Records >GPAs.  All GPAs are displayed with explanation.

An undergraduate student failing to meet one of the following standards during any term will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent term:

• attain a 2.00 GPA for the current semester, or
• meet one of the following retention standards:
  • if you have 0 – 29.99 overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 1.50 Overall Combined GPA
  • if you have 30 – 49.99 overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 1.80 Overall Combined GPA
  • if you have 50 or more overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 2.00 Overall Combined GPA

A student on academic probation who fails to meet one of the above standards the next term in which enrolled, will be suspended. First time suspension is for one semester (not including summer) and any subsequent suspensions will be for one year. Students with a prior suspension from MTSU or previous institution(s) are not eligible for probationary status and will be suspended for one year if the retention standard is not met.

Academic Suspension Appeal (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate students placed on academic suspension are provided the opportunity to appeal for early reinstatement. The Spring 2026 Academic Appeal process and form is now available by clicking on the button below. The appeal form is due no later than Monday, January 12, at 4:00 PM. The Academic Appeals Committee meets on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the College of Education Building to review appeals that were submitted by the deadline. Students have the option to attend the appeal in person, provided they submitted the appeal form by the Monday, January 12, 4:00 PM deadline.

Academic Probation / Suspension – Graduate Students
Academic appeals for graduate level students are handled by the College of Graduate Studies, call (615) 898-2840 or email [email protected].