Student Guide to Proficiency

Academic Probation(AP)
What is it?
When a student’s cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, they are placed on Academic Probation (AP). Students on AP are putting themselves in jeopardy of suspension/ dismissal and are not in a position to graduate from any program at NMU.
What does AP involve?
Students on Academic Probation must fulfill the following requirements:

• sign an Academic Probation Agreement
• schedule and attend regular academic adviser meetings;
• take courses designed to improve academic performance;
• attend classes;
• repeat classes (if appropriate); and
• attain a specified semester GPA (see chart below).*

Appeals
Appeal Form- rtf
Appeal From- pdf
What is included when submitting an appeal?
The following should be submitted to make an appeal complete:

• a completed Appeal Form (see above links) describing extenuating circumstances leading to the suspension/dismissal/and detailing how the problem has been resolved,
• documentation of the extenuating circumstances (such as illness, etc) and its resolution, reflecting that it will no longer interfere with academic success,
• transcripts of college work completed at another institution since the last enrollment at NMU. (If currently enrolled in course work, progress reports from current instructors should also be included),
• letters of support from NMU professors and/or your academic adviser,
• a resume and/or letter of support from your current employer,
• filing a re-entry application with the Admissions Office.

Are there any deadlines?
Appeals are presented to the Admissions and Academic Policies Committee (AAPC) by the Academic Proficiency Officer. The AAPC normally meets every other Friday during the Fall and Winter Semesters. To be considered at one of these meeting, a completed appeal should be received in the Academic and Career Advisement Center 1 week prior to the meeting.

Suspensions or Dismissals

Appeal Form and other appeal support materials should be addressed to:
Academic Proficiency Officer - Lena Throlson
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle
Academic & Career Advisement Center
3302 C.B. Hedgcock
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2971 Fax: 906-227-1751
Re-applications acquired through the
Admissions Office, 2212 C.B. Hedgcock

What is FP or CTP?
FP and CTP are special admission standards for students with fewer than 12 college credit hours, and a high school GPA of less than 2.25 (recalculated) and/or an ACT score of less than 19. Students remain on probation until they have completed at least 12 credits at NMU with a GPA of 2.0 or better.

What does FP/CTP involve?
Students entering NMU with an admissions status of FP or CTP must fulfill the following requirements:

• sign a Freshman Probation Agreement that makes provisions for: regular academic adviser meetings; taking courses designed to improve academic performance; attending classes; repeating classes; and maintaining at least a 1.7 semester GPA*,
• remain on Freshman Probation until they completing at least 12 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. If the student has earned more than 28 credits, and still has a GPA of less than 2.0, their status is changed to Academic Probation,
• Students with questions about FP should contact Jim Gadzinski, Academic & Career Advisement Center, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock, 227-2971,
• Students with questions about CTP should contact Chris Fries, Vocational Support Service, 103 Jacobetti, 227-2283.

*Failure to satisfy the 1.7 semester GPA required of all students on Freshman Probation will result in a one year suspension. Suspensions may be appealed following the guidelines outlined here, but are to be submitted to the following person.

Freshman Probation or College Transitional Program

Letters of appeal should be addressed to:
Freshman Probation Coordinator - Jim Gadzinski
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle
Academic & Career Advisement Center
3302 C.B. Hedgcock
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2971 Fax: 906-227-1751
Re-applications acquired through the
Admissions Office, 2212 C.B. Hedgcock

• Filed re-entry application with the Admissions Office and copied the Academic & Career Advisement Center (not required for the “Emergency Appeal “ process).
• Sent transcripts from another college or university.
• Submitted Appeal Form including full name, telephone, NMU IN, and date.
• Documentation of extenuating circumstances (Medical reports, etc.).
• Letter from employer(s)
• Resume
• Other
• Submitted progress report from instructor for class currently enrolled in (if at another institution).
• Letter of support from NMU instructors/adviser.
• Spoke to Proficiency Officer.