Mississippi Valley State University enforces standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as it relates to academic standards. Students who are not successfully completing courses are not considered to be making satisfactory academic progress and, therefore, are given academic probation or suspension status. A student is given academic probation or suspension based on the SAP policy as listed below.
| Credit Hours Attempted | Maintaining Progress | Academic Probation/Suspended |
| Bachelor's Degree | ||
| 0-29 credit hours | 1.51 or greater | 0.00-1.50 |
| 30-59 credit hours | 1.75 or greater | 0.00-1.74 |
| 60-89 credit hours | 2.00 or greater | 0.00-1.99 |
| 90+ credit hours | 2.00 or greater | 0.00-1.99 |
| Teacher Certification | 2.00 or greater | 0.00-1.99 |
Satisfactory academic progress shall be monitored at the end of the fall and spring semesters. If the student is not meeting the SAP policy at the end of the fall semester or at the end of the first semester of enrollment, the student will be placed on academic probation at the end of that semester. The student will be placed on academic suspension at the end of the following semester if the student has not met satisfactory academic progress. A student who is placed on academic suspension will not be eligible to attend the following semester. A student who is suspended at the end of the fall semester may petition to be reinstated for the following spring semester through the Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. A student who is academically suspended from the University at the end of the spring semester may earn re-admission in good standing by attending the University summer session immediately following the dismissal. Satisfactory academic progress for students attending the summer session shall be monitored at the end of the summer session. At the end of the summer session, a grade point average of at least 2.50 must be earned at least six semester credit hours of course work.
Academic Appeals Process
Your academic standing will inform you whether or not you need to file an appeal to remain enrolled in the University. The academic standings, level, and meaning/action to be taken are as follows:
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Standing |
Level |
Meaning/Action to be taken |
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Good Standing |
Undergraduate |
Student is in good academic standing with the University and no further action is needed. |
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Graduate |
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Academic Probation |
Undergraduate |
Student is not in good standing and must improve gpa in the upcoming semester. |
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Graduate |
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Academic Suspension |
Undergraduate |
Student is not in good standing and must submit an appeal to return to the University. |
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Academic Dismissal |
Graduate |
Student has been dismissed from graduate programs at the University. |
Filing an appeal – Undergraduate
If you are an undergraduate student and your GPA for the current semester did not improve such that your GPA now meets the University's required GPA based on your classification, follow the instructions in this link “Suspension”.
Filing an appeal – Graduate
Graduate students who are suspended from their graduate program must reapply for admission to the University and conjointly, must meet the requirements for the applicable graduate degree program.