Each student’s academic standing is determined by the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA; See Cumulative Grade Point Average). Failure to maintain a minimum CGPA according to the established regulations will result in an academic warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal from the University. 

The minimum cumulative grade point average required by the University is 2.0 unless a higher minimum cumulative grade point average is required by a specific major or academic program and published in the university catalog.

Academic Standing will be reviewed at the end of each academic term, including the completion of summer term.  A student who fails to meet the required academic standards will be notified and may be placed on one of the following.

Academic Warning

• Insignificant academic progress resulting in low CGPA for one or more semesters.
• Depending upon the student’s cumulative grade point average at the end of the academic term, the Office of the Provost may implement additional sanctions (i.e., probation, suspension, and/or dismissal).

Academic Probation

• A student will be placed on probation following the semester the student’s CGPA falls below the minimum cumulative grade point average required by the University or enrolled major/ academic program. 
• A student on probation cannot enroll for more than 13 credits during the following semester(s) or maximum of one course per summer session.
• A student will have a maximum of two consecutive semesters to bring up their CGPA.

Academic Suspension 

• A student who has been on probation for two consecutive semesters or holds a cumulative grade point average lower than the minimum required by the University or declared major/academic program may be suspended.

Academic Dismissal 

• A student may be dismissed from the University if their academic progress does not improve, or remains on probation over consecutive semesters, or holds a cumulative grade point average lower than the minimum required by the University or declared major/academic program.

Appeals Procedures

• Students under academic suspension or dismissal may appeal the classification within two weeks of receipt of the official notice by completing an appeal letter. 
• The Academic Appeals Committee will review the submitted appeal form and any submitted materials and make a recommendation to the Assistant Provost for Student Success and Retention or their designee.
• The Assistant Provost for Student Success and Retention or designee will review the decision made by the committee and issue a memo of support or non-support to the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs
• A final decision will be made by the Provost and Sr. Vice President of Academic affairs and/or their designee.
• The student will be notified through their personal and NJCU emails.

Returning to NJCU

A student who does not appeal or is not granted an appeal to remain at the University can seek readmission under the following conditions.

• Enroll in another higher education institution for a minimum of two semesters, including summer.
  • Consult with an NJCU academic advisor to transfer credits back to NJCU.

Or,

• Earn an associate degree at a community college.
• Maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average as required by the University and declared major/academic program or other NJCU readmission policy.
• Complete an application for readmissions, online.
• Have all transcripts sent to admissions.

Any student who is conditionally readmitted to the university after separation will reenter with their previous CGPA and be required to adhere to the following requirements:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average required by the university or the specific major/academic program.
• Enroll in no more than 13 credits for the Fall/Spring semesters and no more than 3 credits per summer term without permission from an academic Dean or Provost.
• Conduct academic advisement each semester in-person.
• Enroll in no more than 2 online courses (Hybrid, Fully Remote, Hyflex) without academic Dean or Provost permission.
• Agree to enroll in and attend academic support/success programs as required by the institution.
• Adhere to additional enrollment requirements as outlined within the notice of readmission.
• Upon conditional readmission to NJCU student cannot remain on probation for more than two semesters.

A reinstated student who does not maintain a minimum semester or cumulative grade point average as required by the declared major, can be dismissed for a final time.