Washington State University and its various colleges reserve the right to change the rules regulating admission to, instruction in, and graduation from Washington State University and any other regulations affecting the student body. Such regulations shall go into effect whenever the proper authorities may determine and shall apply to prospective students and to those who may at that time be enrolled.
Undergraduate Academic Deficiency
38. Academic Notice and Recess for At-Risk Students
Academic Notice
a. Undergraduate students whose semester (excluding winter and summer session) or cumulative grade point average drops below a 2.0 for the first time must apply for reinstatement to continue their enrollment at Washington State University. Students are placed on academic notice after being reinstated. Academic departments may release students from the major who are on academic notice. See rule 53.
Academic Suspension
b. First-time, first-year undergraduate students are suspended from the University after their first term of enrollment if their semester grade point average is below 1.0. Individuals are suspended from the university for one full semester (Fall or Spring). To re-enroll for courses offered through any WSU campus students must apply for reinstatement. Suspended individuals may not seek status as a non-degree seeking student. Suspended individuals may enroll in summer session.
Appeal of Academic Suspension
Students may appeal an Academic Suspension in cases where there are compelling and documented circumstances. If the appeal is approved, the student may return to the university without sitting out a semester upon reinstatement.