Defining Academic Probation
Academic probation is an official warning from the College of Arts and Science notifying students that their performance falls below the College’s requirements for “good academic standing” and that they are at risk of not making satisfactory progress toward graduation. While academic probation is not meant to be punitive, this warning should be taken seriously by students as it is an official acknowledgment that the student is in jeopardy of being dismissed if the academic issues persist.
There are a number of consequences to being on academic probation. These include potentially losing financial aid, the inability to study away and potentially facing dismissal if academic probation continues for two or more semesters. Students on probation will also have a Dean’s Advising Hold placed on their account. This hold must be removed by an Academic Advising Dean to allow registration for future semesters. All students must meet with their CAS Advisor to have this hold removed. Please consult with your advisor if you have any questions about how being on academic probation will impact your time in the College of Arts and Science.
Why am I on Academic Probation?
You achieved a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 in your last semester, have a cumulative GPA below 2.0 or were on probation in the previous semester and have not completed 16 consecutive credits with a C or better.
In order to graduate from the College of Arts & Science, you need a 2.0 or higher GPA. This includes earning both a cumulative 2.0 in your major classes (major GPA
Returning to Good Academic Standing
In order to return to good academic standing, students must:
Maintain a GPA of at least a 2.0 for the Semester on Probation
Raise cumulative GPA over 2.0
- Complete 16 credits without receiving a Grade below a C or an Incomplete or withdraw from a course
Registration while on Academic Probation
Students on Academic Probation will have a Dean’s Academic Hold placed on their accounts. Students are unable to register until this hold is removed. You must make an appointment with your full-time CAS academic advisor to have this hold removed. Advisors' calendars fill up quickly around registration time, so the sooner you can meet with them the better. When you go to meet with your advisor, make sure to have graded assignments (and a midterm, if possible) from your current classes to share with your advisor. They need to know you are making academic progress, and that you are completing the Back on Track requirements (if you are part of the program). By getting your Dean's Hold (and Advisor Hold) lifted before registration, you are ensuring that you can register on time for the right classes. Note: walk-in advisors cannot lift the Dean's Hold, so you need to meet with your full-time advisor!
Academic Self Assessment
Research and experience have shown that students face academic difficulty for all kinds of reasons. Common obstacles include family/relationship concerns, poor time management, poor study skills, emotional or psychological difficulties, illness, lack of major and career focus, course difficulty, and lack of motivation. This self-assessment will help identify the factors that are (or were) contributing to your academic difficulties. You should complete this self-assessment and email it to your CAS Academic Advisor at the beginning of the semester. It can help focus the conversation with your advisor and assist you in putting together an academic success plan for the semester, incorporating relevant resources to provide support.
If you are participating in the Back on Track program, your self-assessment will be provided through the program. Please visit the Back on Track page of this site for more information.
Financial Aid while on Academic Probation
Students are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress each academic year. This means students must earn an average of 32 credit points per academic year (Fall, Spring, J-Term, and Summer semesters) and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Students who are not making Satisfactory Academic Progress may be eligible to receive financial aid for a single additional semester, but only if normal progress can be restored within that semester. Progress requirements will not be waived more than once under most circumstances.
You should speak with a financial aid counselor if you are unsure of your eligibility for aid based on your probation status. To speak with a financial aid counselor, visit the StudentLink Center at 383 Lafayette Street Monday through Friday,
You can call the Financial Aid Office at 212-998-4444 or email at financial.aid@nyu.edu.
GPA Calculator
To understand how your grade point average (GPA) is calculated, please see these instructions: https://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/registrar/documents/NYU_GPA_calculation.pdf
To calculate your semester GPA, you can use this GPA calculator: https://www.nyu.edu/cas/prehealth/calculator/
You can add in current or future classes and
What is Academic Probation?
Academic probation is an official warning from the College of Arts and Science notifying students that their performance falls below the College’s requirements for “good academic standing” and that they are at risk of not making satisfactory progress toward graduation. While academic probation is not meant to be punitive, this warning should be taken seriously by students as it is an official acknowledgment that the student is in jeopardy of being dismissed if the academic issues persist.
There are a number of consequences to being on academic probation. These include potentially losing financial aid, the inability to study away and potentially facing dismissal if academic probation continues for two or more semesters. Students on probation will also have a Dean’s Advising Hold placed on their account. This hold must be removed by an Academic Advising Dean to allow registration for future semesters. All students must meet with their CAS Advisor to have this hold removed. Please consult with your advisor if you have any questions about how being on academic probation will impact your time in the College of Arts and Science.
Why am I on Probation?
You achieved a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 in your last semester or were on probation in the semester previous to that and have not completed 16 consecutive credits with a C or better.
In order to graduate from the College of Arts & Science, you need a 2.0 or higher GPA. This includes earning both a cumulative 2.0 in your major classes (major GPA
How can I return to Good Academic Standing?
In order to return to good academic standing, students must:
Maintain a GPA of at least a 2.0 for the Semester on Probation
Raise cumulative GPA over 2.0
- Complete 16 credits without receiving a Grade below a C or an Incomplete or withdraw from a course
How does being on Academic Probation impact my ability to register?
Students on Academic Probation will have a Dean’s Academic Hold placed on their accounts. Students are unable to register until this hold is removed. You must make an appointment with your full-time CAS academic advisor to have this hold removed. Our calendars fill up really fast around registration time, so the sooner you can meet with us the better. When you go to meet with your advisor, make sure to have graded assignments (and a midterm, if possible) from your current classes to share with your advisor. They need to know you are making academic progress, and that you are completing the Back on Track requirements (if you are part of the program). By getting your Dean's Hold (and Advisor Hold) lifted before registration, you are ensuring that you can register on time for the right classes. Note: walk-in advisors cannot lift the Dean's Hold, so you need to meet with your full-time advisor!
Academic Self-Assessment
Research and experience have shown that students face academic difficulty for all kinds of reasons. Common obstacles include family/relationship concerns, poor time management, poor study skills, emotional or psychological difficulties, illness, lack of major and career focus, course difficulty, and lack of motivation. This self-assessment will help identify the factors that are (or were) contributing to your academic difficulties. You should complete this self-assessment and email it to your CAS Academic Advisor at the beginning of the semester. It can help focus the conversation with your advisor and assist you in putting together an academic success plan for the semester, incorporating relevant resources to provide support.
How will probation affect my financial aid?
Students are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress each academic year. This means students must earn an average of 32 credit points per academic year (Fall, Spring, J-Term, and Summer semesters) and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Students who are not making Satisfactory Academic Progress may be eligible to receive financial aid for a single additional semester, but only if normal progress can be restored within that semester. Progress requirements will not be waived more than once under most circumstances.
You should speak with a financial aid counselor if you are unsure of your eligibility for aid based on your probation status. To speak with a financial aid counselor, visit the StudentLink Center at 383 Lafayette Street Monday through Friday,
You can call the Financial Aid Office at 212-998-4444 or email at financial.aid@nyu.edu.
GPA Calculator
To understand how your grade point average (GPA) is calculated, please see these instructions: https://www.nyu.edu/registrar/pdf/NYU_GPA_calculation.pdf
To calculate your semester GPA, you can use this GPA calculator: https://www.nyu.edu/cas/prehealth/calculator.html
You can add in current or future classes and