Point Loma Nazarene University takes seriously a student's inability to make satisfactory progress toward the goal of a degree. The university works with students placed on academic probation to create links between them, faculty advisors, the Office of Student Development, and other support programs at the university. The Vice Provost for Academic Administration initiates services and policies concerning students on Academic Probation.
Students experiencing academic difficulties may fall into one of the several categories as defined by the probation process.
- Academic Warning
Students whose semester (or session) GPA is below acceptable standards receives a letter of ACADEMIC WARNING from the Associate Provost.
- Academic Alert
Students whose semester (or session) GPA falls below 2.000 for two consecutive terms are placed on PROBATION ALERT, even though their cumulative GPA is at the “good academic standing” level. These students are limited to 13 units and are monitored closely by the Academic Affairs Office.
- Academic Probation
Students whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below standards are placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION. They are warned in a letter that continued probation will lead to disqualification if the cumulative GPA is not raised to a 2.000 during the next semester. Students on probation are required to carry a restricted course load of 13 units. Probationary students who fail to earn a cumulative 2.000 GPA the following the first probationary semester are disqualified from continuing at the university.
- Continuance on Academic Probation
Students who are on probation and earn at least a 2.000 during the current session, but whose cumulative GPA is below 2.000, may be continued on academic probation. These students are under the strict supervision of the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Administration.
- Academic Disqualification
Students who fail to earn a cumulative GPA of 2.000 for a second consecutive semester are placed into ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION with the option of an appeal (form enclosed with the disqualification letter requiring appeal to be made within 10 days). Students who choose not to exercise the right to appeal forego enrollment at Point Loma for a minimum of one regular semester. Students who appeal their disqualification successfully and are permitted to enroll in the following regular semester are not eligible for federal or state aid or veterans' benefits. To regain eligibility, students must achieve a session GPA of 2.000, carrying at least nine units.
- Final Academic Disqualification
Students may apply for readmission through the Admissions Office only after hiatus of one full academic year. These students are required to bring with them at least nine (9) units of approved academic credit, taken during the hiatus, at or above the 2.000 level. The Vice Provost will review their status in a personal interview and make a recommendation to the Enrollment Management Committee, whose decision is final.
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