The minimum Overall GPA required to graduate is 2.00. To view GPA(s) go to PipelineMT >Registration & Student Records menu >Academic Records >GPAs.  All GPAs are displayed with explanation.

An undergraduate student failing to meet one of the following standards during any term will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent term:

• attain a 2.00 GPA for the current semester, or
• meet one of the following retention standards:
• if you have 0 - 29.99 overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 1.50 Overall Combined GPA
• if you have 30 - 49.99 overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 1.80 Overall Combined GPA
• if you have 50 or more overall combined quality (GPA) hours, you need a 2.00 Overall Combined GPA

A student on academic probation who fails to meet one of the above standards the next term in which enrolled, will be suspended. First time suspension is for one semester (not including summer) and any subsequent suspensions will be for 2 semesters (not including summer). Students with a prior suspension from MTSU or previous institution(s) are not eligible for probationary status and will be suspended for 2 semesters (not including summer) if the retention standard is not met.

Academic Suspension Appeal (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate students placed on academic suspension are provided the opportunity to appeal for early reinstatement. 

The Summer and Fall 2024 Academic Appeal process is now available by clicking the button below. The deadline to submit an appeal for the May meeting to return for either Summer or Fall 2024 is Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Students who appeal at the May meeting for Fall 2024 and are denied may not submit another appeal at the August meeting.  It is recommended that students wishing to come back for Fall 2024 appeal at the May meeting if possible. 

Click Here for Academic Appeal Process and Form

The next opportunity to submit an appeal will be in August 2024 for students who wish to return in Fall 2024. For questions please contact the MT One Stop at mtonestop@mtsu.edu. 

Academic Probation / Suspension - Graduate Students
Academic appeals for graduate level students are handled by the College of Graduate Studies, call (615) 898-2840 or email askgrad@mtsu.edu.