{"id":4897,"date":"2023-08-23T18:19:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T18:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=4897"},"modified":"2023-11-02T17:22:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:22:41","slug":"academic-standing-undergraduate-student-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/academic-standing-undergraduate-student-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Standing Undergraduate Student FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Academic Standing<\/span><\/b><\/a> – Undergraduate Student FAQs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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What is Academic Standing? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Colleges and universities use Academic Standing as a way of tracking students’ progress towards a degree. Academic Standing is based on a student’s cumulative and term\/semester grade point average (GPA). <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Why is Academic Standing important?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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NAU wants every student to be successful, and Academic Standing informs the university of a student’s academic progress. In some cases, Academic Standing shows a need for the student to take action to improve their academics and avoid academic consequences. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span> <\/span>Possible actions for a student: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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Revisit their choice of major. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Connect with academic support. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Additional self-reflections for the student in evaluating their success. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span> <\/span> Not being in Good Academic Standing may lead to the following restrictions from NAU: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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Not being able to graduate until cumulative GPA is 2.0. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Temporary or permanent loss of financial aid. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Temporary loss of the ability to attend NAU.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Where can I review the entire Academic Standing Policy?\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Y<\/span>ou can <\/span>click on the hyperlink attached <\/span>to the <\/span><\/span>Academic<\/span> Standing Policy<\/span><\/span><\/a> or go to<\/span> Catalog.nau.edu<\/span><\/a> and enter policy # 200346<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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How do I receive support? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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NAU has a variety of resources and support available<\/a>. To start, every student is assigned an Academic Advisor<\/a> who can help guide and support you as you navigate your academic career. The Office of the Dean of Students<\/a> has links to mentoring<\/a> opportunities, Academic Success Centers<\/a> , and more. Student and Departmental Accounts Services<\/a> can help you understand your tuition, fees, and how to make payments. The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid<\/a> can help you understand your financial aid and available aid options.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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When will I receive notification of the status of my Academic Standing?\n Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Standing is completed and notification emails are sent after each semester is over and grading processes are <\/span>finalized<\/span> (2-3 weeks after the term is over) term\/semester)<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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If I am a graduate student do these classifications apply to me? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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No, this is only for students earning a bachelor’s degree or certificate. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
Students earning a master’s degree, master’s certificate, and\/or doctoral degree are referred to as graduate students and have different academic standing classifications and requirements to be eligible to enroll and graduate and may have slightly different milestones for <\/span>Satisfactory Academic Progress<\/span><\/a> (SAP). Graduate students should follow policy <\/span>100319<\/span><\/a>.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
This policy and webpage apply to all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or certificate<\/span>,<\/span> which is commonly referred to as an undergraduate student.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What are the different Academic Status Standings?\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Good Academic Standing, Academic Caution, Academic Warning and Academic Pause.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What Academic Standing status permit me to continue at NAU? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Good Academic Standing, Academic Caution, and Academic Warning. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Can I graduate in Good Academic Standing, Academic Caution, and\/or Academic Warning? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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You must be in Good Academic Standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher) to earn a degree or certificate.  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What is the difference between Academic Caution and Academic Warning? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Academic Caution is the first of two notifications to review your academic performance. Academic Warning is the final notification <\/span>that <\/span>you may enter Academic Pause if your term GPA does not improve. Academic Pause occurs if the cumulative and term\/semester GPA are b<\/span>e<\/span>low 2.0 while on Academic Warning.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>A student can continue in an Academic Caution status if their cum GPA is less than 2.0 and their term GPA is at least 2.0. A student can also return to Academic Caution after being on Academic Warning if their term GPA is at least 2.0.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Is there an Academic Standing status that prevents me from attending NAU?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Academic Pause – If you are in this standing, you are no longer allowed to enroll at NAU. This standing is assigned after two consecutive terms of both a term and a cumulative GPA below 2.0. This progression is linear starting with an Academic Standing of Academic Caution, then Academic Warning, and then Academic Pause. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Can I go directly\u00a0from Academic Caution to Academic Pause?\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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No, to be on Academic Pause you must have the following standings in order; Academic Caution\/Academic Probation to Academic Warning to Academic Pause. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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If my Academic Standing is Academic Caution for a Fall term\/semester, what is the earliest I can enter Academic Pause? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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The end of the following fall term\/semester. All students will have at minimum three consecutive major (fall\/spring) term\/semesters before they are eligible for Academic Pause.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                   Example: Academic Caution: fall term\/semester<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term\/Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\n Fall 23<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CUM GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Standing<\/td>\n Academic Caution\/Academic Probation<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term\/Semester 2 <\/strong><\/td>\n Spring 24<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CUM GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Standing<\/td>\n Academic Warning<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term\/Semester 3<\/strong><\/td>\n Fall 24<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CUM GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Standing<\/td>\n Academic Pause<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
A student may return to a status of Academic Caution from Academic Warning with term GPA of at least 2.0 and a CUM GPA less than 2.0.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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If my Academic Standing is Academic Caution for a Spring term\/semester, what is the earliest I can enter Academic Pause? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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The end of the following spring term\/semester. All students will have at minimum three consecutive major (fall\/spring) term\/semesters before they are eligible for Academic Pause.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                         Example: Academic Caution: spring term\/semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term\/Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\n Spring 24<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CUM GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Standing<\/td>\n Academic Caution\/Academic Probation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term\/Semester 2<\/strong><\/td>\n Fall 24<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CUM GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Standing<\/td>\n Academic Warning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term\/Semester 3 <\/strong><\/td>\n Spring 25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CUM GPA<\/td>\n 1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Standing<\/td>\n Academic Pause<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
*A student may return to a status of Academic Caution from Academic Warning with term GPA of at least 2.0 and a CUM GPA less than 2.0.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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If I am on Academic Warning, can I go directly to Good Academic Standing? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Yes, y<\/span>ou can go <\/span>directly <\/span>to Good Academic <\/span>Standing<\/span> from any Academic <\/span>Standing<\/span> status <\/span>as long as your cumulative GPA is at least 2.0.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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If I am on Academic Pause or Academic Suspension, can I return to NAU?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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You may return to NAU upon filing a successful appeal for <\/span>reinstatement<\/span><\/a>. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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12 units of transferable academic or developmental coursework. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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A 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
In-progress coursework must be completed prior to the start date of the term you return. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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A documented explanation of extenuating circumstances that resulted in past poor academic performance and evidence that those circumstances have been resolved. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Meets the conditions of Academic Renewal.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What is the difference between Academic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for undergraduate students?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Academic Standing defines the conditions to remain academically eligible to enroll at the university. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)<\/span><\/a> are conditions to receive federal aid and scholarships. The SAP requirements are set forth by the U.S. Department of Education and implemented by NAU; you must: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span> Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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Complete your degree in certain number of units\/credits referred to as “max time frame”. <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Complete 67% of attempted classes. Completed classes (A,B,C,D, and P)\/not completed classes (F, I, IP, and W). <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If one of the conditions above is not met at the end of each spring term\/semester, your financial aid may be suspended. The <\/span>SAP appeal<\/span><\/a> process allows students to request financial aid after it was suspended.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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If I complete a successful reinstatement appeal what is my Academic Standing status when I return?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Your status will be Academic Caution. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Previous<\/span> Academic Continuation Policy to the New Academic <\/span>Standing<\/span> Policy Questions<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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If I was on Academic Probation prior to Fall 2023 will my Academic Standing status retroactively change from Probation to Caution and\/or Warning on my transcript?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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No, standings will not be converted from the old policy to the new policy on a transcript; students who attend under both policies may have each standing on their transcript. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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If I was on Academic Probation from a prior term\/semester can I be placed on Academic Warning?\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Yes, Academic Probation has the same conditions as Academic Caution but has a different title. You can be placed on Academic Warning after you have been on Academic Caution or Academic Probation beginning Spring 2024. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
Fall 2023 is the transition term\/semester. No students will be placed on a standing other than Academic Caution or Good Academic Standing at the end of Fall 2023. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What if I was on Academic Probation and attended Fall 2023 and withdrew from all my classes? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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You will return on Academic Probation. Academic Probation is the same as Academic Caution on your transcript beginning Spring 2024. This means that you may go from Academic Probation or Academic Caution to Academic Warning.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What are the different Academic Standings from the previous policy to the current policy? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Academic Continuation Comparison Chart vs Academic Standing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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When will I see the new Academic Standing statuses? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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New Academic Standing statuses will be posted on transcripts following the Fall 2023 term. However, you may see the new status titles in places like the Academic Advisement Report after the new policy takes effect on August 28, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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