In order to maintain good academic standing and graduate from the University of Denver, undergraduate students must meet the minimum Academic Standards of a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Student & Academic Advisor Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
Discuss personal values, goals, interests, and competencies that inform the academic decisions being made.
Prepare for advising sessions by bringing appropriate questions, course plans, and degree audit.
Schedule regular quarterly meetings to ensure academic progress.
Know DU dates and deadlines.
Check DU email daily.
Accept responsibility for decisions and actions that affect educational progress and goals.
You can learn everything you need to know about the official University of Denver Academic Standards and Grading on the University Bulletin. A student with a cumulative GPA between 2.2 and 2.0 is placed on academic warning while remaining in academic good standing with the University. A student with a cumulative GPA below 2.0 is no longer in academic good standing and is placed on academic probation, last quarter probation, or may be suspended or dismissed from the University.
Academic Probation or Last Quarter Probation is not intended as a punishment. This is an opportunity for you to meet with an Academic Advisor or Student Success Coach on developing additional skills to help you be successful in college and improve your GPA. You and your advisor will work together on developing the following:
Setting SMART Academic Goals
Time Management
Study Skills & Learning Strategies
Growth Mindset & Resiliency
Using Resources on Campus
Additional requirements and considerations:
You must meet with an academic Advisor in the Office of Academic Advising.
You must earn a minimum 2.0 term GPA.
You should consult with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising prior to registering less than full-time, dropping a class, or requesting an Incomplete grade.
The University provides health insurance to enrolled students. Students who are enrolled for fewer than 30 days in the enrollment period will be withdrawn from the health plan and their premiums will not be charged. If you are currently covered by the United Healthcare Student Resources Health insurance, you will need to find alternative health insurance coverage given your change in student status. Contact the Health & Counseling Center (303-871-2205 or info@hcc.du.edu) for more information.
Scholarships & Loans
The policies that can lead to your academic suspension are different than the policies that can lead to the loss of your financial aid eligibility due to the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements in financial aid. Please pay close attention to the Office of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Contact the Office of Financial Aid (3030-871-4020 or finaid@du.edu) for more information.
DU Housing
Students who are academically suspended are required to leave the residence hall. The director of the residence hall will notify you of your expected departure date. Contact Housing & Residential Education (303-871-2246 or housing@du.edu) for more information.
DU Transcript
If you are suspended or dismissed for academic reasons, this will be reflected on the official transcript. Contact the Office of the Registrar (303-871-4095 or registrar@du.edu) for more information.
When you are ready to request re-entry from suspension, please submit the Re-Entry from Academic Suspension form. You may apply for early re-entry after at least one quarter away. This form must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the quarter you wish to return. It is recommended that you meet with your assigned academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising prior to requesting re-entry. Email advising@du.edu for assistance connecting with your advisor.
You will be asked to provide the following information when you submit your re-entry form: a description of your activities during your time away, reasons you are now ready to resume study at DU, and a description of resources you have in place to support your transition. For information on available campus resources, please visit DUhelp.
Scholarships and Loans
The policies that can lead to your academic suspension are different than the policies that can lead to the loss of your financial aid eligibility due to the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements in financial aid. Please pay close attention to the Office of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Contact the Office of Financial Aid (3030-871-4020 or finaid@du.edu) for more information.
Return to Campus Housing
If you would like to return to on-campus housing please contact the Housing and Residential Education Office at 303.871.2246 or housing@du.edu to start the application process.
You will re-enter the University as re-entry probation status and must meet the requirements for Last Quarter Probation. To meet the requirements of Last Quarter Probation, you must meet with your assigned academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and earn a minimum 2.0 term GPA. In addition, you should consult with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising prior to registering less than full-time, dropping a class, or requesting an Incomplete grade. Failure to meet these requirements will result in dismissal.
Please remember that there are many people at the University who are available to support you. We deeply care about your development and growth and look forward to your return to academic study at DU. For information on available campus resources, please visit DUhelp.
At DU, you also have a Student Success Coach in your corner, who will work with you on essentials like study skills and time management. Coaches will support you, challenge you, and hold you accountable through individualized sessions to fit your needs. Now is the time to get back on track.
