Academic Suspension, Dismissal, and Reinstatement

Suspension

The following are grounds for academic suspension:

  • the student earns a term GPA of 0.0 while attempting 12 or more credits, or
  • the student’s cumulative GPA is below 2.0 after one semester of academic probation, or
  • the student does not achieve good academic standing after two semesters of probation regardless of the cumulative GPA.

A student who receives a notice of academic suspension, and does not appeal or is denied an appeal, will not be permitted to enroll at the University for a specified period of time:

  • Upon receiving a first notice of academic suspension, a student must sit out for at least one semester, plus a summer. That is, a student suspended at the end of a fall semester may not re-enroll until the following fall, and a student suspended at the end of a spring semester may not re-enroll until the following spring. A student suspended at the end of summer, however, may enroll the following spring.
  • Upon receiving a second notice of academic suspension, a student must sit out for two semesters, plus a summer.

Dismissal

If a student is reinstated after sitting out for a second suspension and fails to achieve good academic standing, or show substantial academic progress within one semester, they will be academically dismissed. There is no opportunity for reinstatement after academic dismissal; however, a student may request an appeal if they fit the criteria (see below). If an appeal is not filed, or not approved, the student is ineligible to return to Michigan Tech.

If you have any questions regarding either the suspension or dismissal processes, please email standards@mtu.edu

Deadlines for Appeals and Reinstatement Requests

Students are responsible for checking their grades and academic standing in a timely manner. The below dates are when students are able to view this information. Students are also responsible for adhering to the deadlines listed below for reinstatement and appeals. Please be aware that the turnaround time for appeals can be quick, especially for a spring semester return. Students' appeals and reinstatement requests are considered and reviewed in the order they are turned in. The Scholastic Standards Committee encourages you to submit your appeals and reinstatement applications as quickly as possible, and to reach out to standards@mtu.edu if you have any questions or are having any difficulties.

Grades and updated academic standing for Spring 2024 semester are available by:

  • Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5p.m. ET

Grades and updated academic standing for Summer 2024 term are available by:

  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5p.m. ET

Grades and updated academic standing for Fall 2024 term are available by:

  • Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5p.m. ET
To Return In      

Reinstatement Deadline

(answers to questions 

and documentation)

When would I hear   

my reinstatement    

decision by

Appeal Deadline

(answers to questions  

and documentation)

When would I

hear my appeal     

decision by

Summer 2024

March 25, 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

April 12, 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

May 2 , 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

May 3, 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

Fall 2024

July 15, 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

August 2,2024

by 5 p.m ET

August 15, 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

August 23, 2024        

by 5 p.m. ET

Spring 2025

November 25,2024

by 5 p.m. ET

December 13,2024     

by 5 p.m. ET

January 1, 2024

by 5 p.m. ET

January 3, 2025

by 5 p.m. ET

Please email standards@mtu.edu with any questions.

Appeals of Academic Suspension or Dismissal

A student who is notified of an academic suspension or dismissal may submit an appeal if they meet the below criteria. All items of the appeal must be turned into the Scholastic Standards Committee by the deadline listed above to continue onto the next semester. Students who do not appeal, or are denied an appeal will need to sit out for the specified time listed within the suspension information above. After their suspension, students may be eligible to apply for reinstatement. Information about the reinstatement process is available below.

To complete an appeal, students must follow the procedure on MyMichiganTech. By clicking on your academic standing in the “Current Student” tab, you will be directed to the page where you can access the appeal form. The appeal form will ask you a series of questions regarding your goals, previous academic history, and future plans for improvement. The below information is to assist you in completing your appeal. This is the criteria that the Scholastic Standards Committee will consider when determining if you are in a position to continue at Michigan Tech

Information to assist with answering appeal questions:

Reinstatement

A student who was suspended for unsatisfactory academic progress may apply for reinstatement after a period of non-enrollment. A reinstatement request must be submitted during the semester prior to the term you wish to return. Please see the above table for upcoming deadlines. All items of the reinstatement must be turned into the Scholastic Standards Committee by the deadline listed above. The only exception will be a student who is currently completing courses at another institution. The student must provide temporary evidence of their final grade by the deadline and then follow up once their official transcript is available. 

To request reinstatement, students must follow the procedure on MyMichiganTech.  By clicking on your academic standing in the "Current Student" tab, you will be directed to the page where you can access the reinstatement form. The reinstatement form will ask you a series of questions regarding your goals, previous academic history, and future plans for improvement.

The below information is to assist you in completing your reinstatement request. This is the criteria that the Scholastic Standards Committee will consider when determining if you are ready to return to Michigan Tech.