Change In Academic Standing

Students can experience academic distress for a variety of reasons, and no matter where students are in their journey, we intend to support all our students with campus and community resources. Students experiencing academic distress can often be left feeling frustrated, confused, angry, and isolated. But know that you are not alone.

At USU, we know that students experiencing academic distress can benefit from campus and community support. Students with a semester or USU GPA below 2.0 have a change in standing in accordance with USU’s Academic Standing Policy.

What does a change in standing mean?

To remain enrolled at Utah State University, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward attaining a degree. Academic standing is dependent upon three factors:

• total number of attempted credits
• semester grade point average (GPA)
• institution GPA

While a change in academic standing may indicate a student is struggling at present, it does not reveal a student’s ability to succeed either at USU or in other endeavors. Our advisors are here to help students learn to leverage their strengths and create a plan moving toward success.

A change in academic standing is designed to provide early identification of students who are experiencing academic difficulty, and to provide timely intervention through academic advising and student support programs. Students who are placed on semester GPA warning, academic warning, or academic probation should immediately seek assistance in academic improvement from such sources as academic advisors, instructors, and the Academic Success Programs.

Process

1. Students with a change in academic standing will receive an email notification from the Provost's Office after grades are posted each semester.
2. Students are invited to complete a survey designed to connect students with USU services: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_abEqItEGRNXghWB
3. Students who complete the survey and need immediate support will be contacted by The Office of University Advising. 
4. A registration hold may be placed on a student's account according to the policies of their major department. Students should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor at their earliest convenience.