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Probation FAQ
What does it mean if I have been placed on academic probation from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS)?
When a student is placed on academic probation it serves as the formal notice that a student may not be making satisfactory progress. Please see our Probation website for specific information on CLAS's probation policies. When a student is on academic probation from CLAS, it means one of two things:
- The student has been placed on probation for failure to
maintain normal academic progress in their degree program.
OR - A student has less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average ("C" average) on course work attempted here at the University of Florida and have fewer than 15 deficit points. A student will no longer be on probation when the grade point deficit has been reduced to zero, meaning the student has raised their cumulative grade point average up to a 2.0. The conditions of academic probation can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog . PLEASE visit an academic advisor in YOUR college if you have any specific questions about your progress in your major.
When are students dismissed for poor academic performance?
Students with 15 or more grade point deficits in their University of Florida course work shall be dismissed from the university and their advance registration will be canceled. See "Dismissal" in the Undergraduate Catalog
I am interested in getting back into school after being dismissed, what do I need to do?
Students who are dismissed cannot register for a future term until they have filed an application for readmission by the deadline (set forth by the college they wish to reenter) and have been approved for readmission. Only students who were dismissed for the first time will be considered. Please keep in mind READMISSION IS NOT GUARANTEED.
How difficult is it to be readmitted to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS)?
CLAS only considers student who were dismissed for the first time and have accrued between 15-20 deficit points.
It is very difficult to be readmitted, CLAS invites less than half the students who reapply for admission back into the College.
Does the University of Florida have grade forgiveness?
No. UF does not have a grade forgiveness policy. The grades you earn stay on your transcript, even when you repeat a course. Therefore, please make yourself familiar with University policies and procedures to ensure your success.
Since I was dismissed, can I take courses elsewhere and then come back to UF when my grade point average has improved?
If you wish to reapply for admission to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for a future term, we suggest that you do not complete courses elsewhere since these courses cannot be used to improve your UF grade point average. Any course(s) taken elsewhere while dismissed from the University will not be allowed to count towards a UF degree even if you are readmitted at a later date.
I have a hold on my record and I am not sure why. How can I have this hold removed so I can register?
Holds are placed on a student's record if they are not making satisfactory progress toward their major or toward other requirements (Gordon rule, GPA, etc.) needed to earn a degree. The first thing you should do is visit an academic advisor in YOUR college, UNLESS you received a letter in the mail informing you to (1) first complete exercises on a web page, and then (2) see an advisor. If you are currently a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , please visit us at the Academic Advising Center Monday-Friday from 8a.m.-5p.m. We will be happy to discuss your academic plans and explore the various options you may have available to you.
What steps should I take if I do not intend to return to UF or my readmission is denied?
If you do not intend to return to UF or your readmission was denied, you may choose to consider attending a community college to earn your Associate Arts degree. After earning your AA degree from a public community college in Florida, you may apply for admission as a transfer student to one of the other public state Universities in Florida. However, completing an AA at a public community college after dismissal from UF does not guarantee admission as a transfer student to CLAS since you already enrolled here and left with a deficit record.
Are there limitations on dropping courses?
Students may drop courses during the first twelve weeks of the fifteen week term. Few drops are permitted after the deadline, so it is important that students make the decision to drop before the published deadline . The deadline is always listed in the Schedule of Courses each semester.
Students who entered UF Summer B 2002 or later, may drop two courses during their first 60 UF hours (not including AP, IB, or dual enrollment credit) without explanation or the approval of their college. After they use those two "free" drops, a student must be able to demonstrate an extenuating circumstance outside of her control (such as serious illness, accident or family problem) and petition for additional drops. You will receive two additional "free drops" after you earn 60 UF hours. Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2002 may drop two courses during their first 60 hours earned (including AP, IB, and dual enrollment), and will receive two additional "free drops" after they have earned 60 hours.
What do I do if I want to drop all my courses?
Students may withdraw from all courses before the published deadline. Although you will receive grades of "W" on your transcript, the courses will not be calculated into your GPA, nor will this count toward your "free" drops. To begin this process, you must visit the Dean of Students Office at 202 Peabody Hall.
What happens to my GPA if I repeat a course?
UF does not have any type of grade forgiveness policy. Your academic transcript will reflect ALL attempts of all courses you have carried. The following chart explains the outcome of repeated courses involving only UF course work.
| Outcomes when repeated course work involves only UF course work. | |
| Grades Earned | GPA/Credit Computation |
| First grade lower than C, second grade C or higher | Each grade computed in GPA, credit earned only once |
| First grade lower than C, second grade lower than C | Each grade computed in GPA credit earned only once |
| First grade C or higher, second grade lower than C | Each grade computed in GPA credit earned only once |
| First grade C or higher, second grade C or higher | Only first grade computed in GPA, credit earned only for first attempt |
Is there an extra charge for repeating courses too many times?
Yes, beginning Fall 1997, any undergraduate course at UF (excluding individualized study, Cooperative Education courses, military science courses, and courses approved for multiple registrations) for which a student registers more than two times will be subject to a repeat course fee at 100% of the full cost of instruction. All students, regardless of classification or residency status, will be assessed the fee. Any courses taken prior to Fall 1997 will be excluded.
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