Academic Dismissal
Continuing Students
If, while a student is on academic probation, his or her semester grade point average falls below 2.00, and the cumulative grade point average remains below 2.00, the student will be dismissed from Belmont Abbey College. Academic dismissal will become part of the student’s official transcript.
New Students
Any new student with a term grade point average below 1.00 will be dismissed at the end of the first semester. Academic dismissal will become part of the student’s official transcript.
Requirements for Readmission following Academic Dismissal
Students who have been academically dismissed for the first time must complete the equivalent of one full-time semester (a total of 12 credit hours) of satisfactory academic work at an accredited college or university in order to be considered for re-admission. Students may fulfill their obligation to complete 12 hours in whole or in part through summer term classes at the Abbey. In such a case, if there are insufficient courses available to earn 12 hours in summer term, he or she must complete the remainder of 12 hours at another accredited institution before being eligible to apply for readmission. Students returning to Belmont Abbey College after a dismissal must request re-admission through the Registrar’s Office and will automatically be placed on probation during their first semester after re-admission. Students returning to the College following an Academic Dismissal must meet regularly with a staff member of the Office of Academic Assistance. Students who have been dismissed for the second time must complete the equivalent of two full-time semesters (a total of 24 credit hours) of satisfactory work at an accredited college or university in order to be considered for re-admission. All twenty-four credit hours must be taken off campus and may not be taken through the Belmont Abbey summer program. Students returning to Belmont Abbey College after a second dismissal must request re-admission through the Registrar’s Office and will automatically be placed on probation during their first semester after readmission.
Appeal of Dismissal
A student who has been academically dismissed may submit a written appeal to the Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs. The Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Registrar, the Director of Academic Assistance, the Dean of Student Life, and an appointed faculty member will review all appeals of dismissal. The Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs will send the student written notification of the committee’s decision in a timely manner. If re-admission is granted, a student will be re-admitted on academic probation and will be informed in writing of any special conditions of re-enrollment. Students reinstated by appeal may not, if dismissed again in subsequent semesters, submit any further appeals for re-admission. The College uses the following guidelines for academic probation:
| Term GPA of 2.0 |
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 |
Action |
| Yes |
Yes |
Good Standing |
| No |
Yes |
Good Standing |
| Yes |
No |
Continue on Probation |
| No |
No |
Academic Dismissal |