Academic Eligibilty is a new policy that will go into effect Fall 2008. This new policy will replace the current Continuing Enrollment Policy. No students will be grandfathered into the old policy. This new policy affects all students, whether you're an incoming freshman or a senior.
Academic Alert
Students who earn a semester grade-point ratio below 1.5, regardless of their cumulative grade-point ratio, will be placed on academic alert. Learn more here.
Academic Probation
If a student is on academic probation (i.e. his/her cumulative GPA is below a 2.0), that student's grade record will be evaluated at the end of each spring semester unless otherwise indicated. Students who fail to meet academic eligibility criteria will be subject to suspension or dismissal.
Academic Suspension
Students on probation are subject to suspension at the end of the spring semester if they do not meet the academic eligibility criteria. Students entering Clemson for the first time will not be subject to suspension until they have attempted coursework at Clemson for two semesters, excluding summer terms. Suspended students are ineligible to enroll in classes for the regular academic semester (fall or spring) immediately following the decision to suspend. Suspension is for one semester only, and the student is eligible for readmission the following term. Click here to learn about the appeals process to avoid being suspended. This is a flow chart of the cycle a student must go through before being suspended.
Academic Dismissal
Students reenrolling after a suspension are subject to dismissal at the end of the semester (fall or spring) in which they did not meet the academic eligibility criteria. Dismissals are for one calendar year and readmission is by appeal only. If the appeal is denied, the student may file subsequent appeals for readmission after an intervening term. Dismissed students who are readmitted and again fail to meet the requirements for academic eligibility will be permanently dismissed. Permanent dismissal may not be appealed. Click here to learn about the appeals process to avoid being dismissed. This is a flow chart of the cycle a student must go through before being dismissed.
Academic Renewal
If a student has not been enrolled at Clemson University for two or more years and wishes to have his/her poor academic record not be a liability against him/her, that student may apply for readmission under special conditions known as academic renewal. Click here to learn about the appeals process to apply for academic renewal.
Click here to see the changes between Academic Eligibility and Continuing Enrollment.
FERPA Rights for Students
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Undergraduate Studies is prohibited from disclosing the student's academic record to third parties, including parents. If the student wants access granted to a third party, then the student must print this form, complete it and either hand-deliver or fax the form to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Before sending the form, the student must call 864-656-3022 to receive a verification code to be included on the form. NOTE: This waiver is for Undergraduate Studies' use only.
For more information on the FERPA law, please visit the Office of the Registrar's website.