When it usually happens
- At the end of the first or second semester, when your cumulative GPA is below 2.00.
- A summer semester counts only if you took a summer course.
- Many universities start counting only after you have earned a minimum number of credits, often 12.
Why it matters
Warnings that follow one another can lead to dismissal or to a special study programme. The number of warnings allowed is different at each university, so read your own regulations.
What changes while you are below 2.00
- You can usually register fewer credits, often 16 at most in the first or second semester.
- You cannot graduate until your GPA is 2.00 or higher, even if you finish all your courses.
Five steps to clear it
- Check your exact cumulative GPA and graded credits.
- Work out the points you are missing. See “Raise your GPA to 2.00”.
- Repeat F and D grades first, starting with courses that have the most credits.
- Choose a load you can do well, rather than a full one.
- Meet your academic adviser before registration and before the last day to drop.
Rules differ between universities and programmes. This page explains the common rules that Fasli uses. Always check your own university’s regulations and ask your academic adviser before you decide.
