Academic Standing
ACADEMIC STANDING
Academic standing is determined by the cumulative grade point average and the credit hours earned from the beginning of the student’s studies at Canisius.
The following terms are used to describe a student’s academic standing:
- Academic probation. Academic probation results from any one of the following:
- Falling below the grade point average indicated below.
- Earning less than 2/3 of institutional hours attempted.
Academic probation is a serious warning that the student’s academic record at the university is unsatisfactory. Students on academic probation must work with university personnel to return to good academic standing. It is generally not advisable for students on academic probation to participate in extracurricular activities. Varsity athletes, in addition, are governed by NCAA and regional conference regulations.
- Academic dismissal. Academic dismissal results from any one of the following:
- Falling below the grade point average indicated below.
- Failing three courses in a single semester.
- Being placed on academic probation for two successive semesters. The associate dean of the student’s school or college may consider keeping a student on academic probation for an additional semester. This additional probation period is for exceptional circumstances only and is entirely at the discretion of the associate dean.
Dismissed students may not enroll in any division of the university and must wait at least six months before applying for readmission
- Good academic standing: This is a term used to identify students whose academic record is satisfactory.
Students who receive financial aid must meet additional academic standards in order to be eligible for financial aid. Further details may be found in the catalog section Student Financial Aid.
Academic probation and academic dismissal will be noted on the student’s official transcript and will be part of the student’s record.
The grade point average levels for academic probation and academic dismissal are given as follows:
Cumulative grade point average, based on 0-30 credits:
| ACADEMIC PROBATION | 1.50-1.99 |
| ACADEMIC DISMISSAL | Below 1.50 |
Cumulative grade point average, based on 31 or more credit hours:
| ACADEMIC PROBATION | 1.75-1.99 |
| ACADEMIC DISMISSAL | Below 1.75 |
To be eligible for graduation, a student must have earned an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
Separation from the University
Each student’s continued registration at the university, the awarding of academic credits and the granting of any certificate or degree are entirely subject to the disciplinary authority of the university. The university reserves the right, therefore, to enforce the regulations concerning satisfactory academic performance and, in consequence, to cancel a student’s registration, to refuse academic credits or to deny a certificate or degree. Separation from the university may also be imposed as a penalty for any conduct which conflicts with the ideals of the university or damages its reputation and that of its students.
