What does academic notice mean for me?

• Plan to take no more than 14 credits of classes in the upcoming semester. If you are registered for more than 14 credits after the 10th day of classes, the University will revise your schedule.
• Complete the Academic Success Plan (ASP):
• Academic Success Meeting: You are required to meet with an Academic Success Advisor in your academic advising or student services center to discuss the implementation of your Academic Success Plan and develop a plan for your future success.
• Schedule your Academic Success meeting as soon as possible.  It is recommended that students meet with their Academic Success Advisor by the 10th day of classes.
• Your school or college advising center director (or your regional campus student services director) may establish additional requirements and restrictions that they will communicate to you.

Why do I have an Academic Standing Hold (ASH)?

Students with academic standings of academic notice, subject to dismissal, and dismissed (for students who have been readmitted after dismissal) will have a registration hold, called the Academic Standing Hold (ASH), placed on their accounts.

An Academic Standing Hold (ASH) hold is placed on each student's account and will remain in effect until the Academic Success Plan (ASP) is completed, and they have met with their Academic Success Advisor. The Academic Success Advisor lifts the ASH once the ASP is completed and the meeting with the Academic Success Advisor has taken place. Students with any questions regarding this hold should contact their academic advisor as soon as possible.

Why can't I access the Academic Success Plan (ASP)? 

• Please contact advising@uconn.edu with any form access issues.
• If you are a readmitted student, you may not be able to access the ASP form until the first day of classes.

Where can I find more information about the requirements I need to meet?

• Academic Standing Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the Academic Standing-Related University Senate Bylaws regarding academic notice and dismissal as well as how Incomplete Grades impact the dismissal process this semester.
• Note that students with a cumulative or semester GPA below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters will be subject to academic dismissal. This is mentioned here so that you understand the importance of utilizing the academic resources available to you through the University.

What additional recommendations or support might help me in finding a path to success next semester? 

• Available Support Services: Specific support centers, programs, and staff are available at each of the UConn campuses.
  • Support Resources for Students in the Scholastic Standing Process 
  • The Scholastic Standing website also includes the contact information for Academic Success Advisors.  We strongly encourage you to use all of the University resources available to you.
  • Visit the UConn Advising website for information on the various academic and student life supports available to you.
• Academic Accommodations: Students with disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations must register with the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD). The CSD engages in an individualized interactive process with each student and their faculty to review requests for academic adjustments (accommodations) and modifications on a class-by-class basis. Comprehensive information about requesting accommodations is available at Center for Students with Disabilities Request Accommodations (CSD).

Where can I find extra help with a course? How can I find a tutor?

UConn has many different ways to get connected with assistance with courses such as peer tutoring, review sessions and the use of innovative learning tools. Check out UConn Tutoring to explore your options.

I’m struggling this semester. How can I find campus support?

If you feel you need immediate assistance or support, we encourage you to reach out to the Dean of Students Office and/or Student Health and Wellness-Mental Health or to the Office of Student Services and/or Mental Health Resource Center (regional campus student). In addition, if you have concerns related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and/or stalking, we encourage you to review the resources and reporting options available at the Office of Institutional Equity website.

What will happen if I don’t meet with my advisor and complete the Academic Success Plan (ASP)?

• A registration hold called the Academic Standing Hold (ASH), will remain on your account and you may not enroll in courses for future semesters.
• If you do not complete your mandatory requirements at the beginning of your semester in the academic standing process, are “subject to dismissal” at the end of the subsequent semester, and appeal your dismissal, your non-compliance will be factored into your appeal review and decision.

Why would I be “subject to dismissal” from UConn?

• A student who fails to meet the minimum academic standards for two consecutively registered academic semesters (fall and spring semesters only) is subject to dismissal.

  • No student with at least a 2.3 semester GPA after completing all courses for which they are registered at the end of a semester is subject to dismissal. The student will be continued on academic notice if such status is warranted, until both the semester and cumulative GPAs are at least 2.0.
  • Students who are subject to dismissal are given an opportunity to submit an academic appeal to explain the circumstances that led to their academic difficulty (link here). If a student does not submit an academic appeal by the published deadline, they will be automatically dismissed from the university.
  • Critical Information for Students Subject to Dismissal 

What should I do if I have received a notice that I am subject to dismissal?

• We strongly encourage you to appeal this decision. If you wish to appeal your dismissal, directions are available on the Academic Standing website. 
• The deadline to submit an expedited international appeal is Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., and the deadline to submit a regular appeal is Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Final decisions will be sent to your UConn email account on Monday, January 13, 2025.
• Our recommendations for this process:
  • Students are encouraged to reach out to their academic success advisor, assigned academic advisor in Student Admin, or a regional campus Office of Student Services for assistance as they prepare their appeals.
  • Carefully review the deadlines so that you submit your appeal successfully and on time.

May I have my appeal expedited?

• Undergraduate students who hold F-1 or J-1 visas whose dismissal will require that they transfer to another institution or that they leave the country may request an expedited appeal decision.
  • International students wishing to have their appeal decision expedited are required to submit a completed appeal earlier than the regular appeal deadline.
  • Expedited Appeal Decision Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 4:00pm.

What happens if I am dismissed from UConn?

• When a student is dismissed from the University for scholastic reasons only, any certificate or transcript issued must contain the statement “Dismissed for scholastic deficiency but otherwise entitled to honorable dismissal.”
• Dismissal involves non-residence on the University campus and loss of status as a candidate for a degree effective immediately upon dismissal.
• Students who are dismissed from the University for the first time may, upon approval, matriculate no sooner than one semester following dismissal.  Students who are dismissed from the University for the second time may, upon approval, matriculate no sooner than four semesters following dismissal.  No student will be readmitted to the University after a third dismissal.  Readmitted students will remain on scholastic probation until both their semester and cumulative GPA are 2.0 or above.  Students will follow the catalog requirements for the semester of their readmission.

Can I still live on campus if I have been dismissed?

No. Dismissed students cannot live on UConn’s campus. You will lose your status as a candidate for a degree, effective immediately upon dismissal.

I have been dismissed from UConn. Can I return as a student? When can I return?

• Yes. Students who have been dismissed may, during a later semester, request an evaluation for readmission to the University: Readmission After Academic Dismissal
• You must wait to apply for readmission:
  • Students who are dismissed from the University for the first time may, upon approval, matriculate no sooner than one semester following dismissal.
  • Students who are dismissed from the University for the second time may, upon approval, matriculate no sooner than four semesters following dismissal.
  • No student will be readmitted to the University after a third dismissal.
• Students wishing to apply for readmission, whether at Storrs or a regional campus, must do so through the Dean of Students Office. Readmission will be considered favorably only when the evaluation indicates a strong probability for academic success. In their first regular semester after readmission, dismissed students will be on scholastic probation and may be subjected by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs to other conditions for their continuance. Students who have left the University for a reason other than academic dismissal are readmitted under the same scholastic standing status as achieved at the time of their separation from the University.

Can I take courses on Pass/Fail with an academic standing of warning, probation, subject to dismissal, or dismissed?

No, students who are not in good academic standing may not place courses on pass/fail. Click here for the current UConn Pass/Fail Policy.

How is my academic status reflected on my transcript?

If you are on academic warning or probation, this status is not indicated on your official transcript.

When a student is dismissed from the University for scholastic reasons only, any certificate or transcript issued must contain the statement “Dismissed for scholastic deficiency but otherwise entitled to honorable dismissal.”

How do I get an “I” on my transcript changed to a grade?

Contact your instructor as soon as possible to work out a plan to complete any unfinished coursework.

Incomplete and Absent grades (‘I’, ‘X’, and ‘N’) do not represent earned credit. A student placed on probation with unresolved grades will be relieved of probationary status if satisfactory completion of the work places his or her academic performance above the probation standards.