Once a student has completed two regular semesters (Fall and Spring) at UH Mānoa, they shall make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree by remaining in good academic standing.
Good academic standing is defined as by maintaining a UH Mānoa cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Some colleges/schools have additional requirements to remain in good academic standing; refer to the individual college/school section for further information.
Academic Standards
Academic Actions are designed to help students gauge their overall progress to degree, take prompt corrective action when needed, and achieve timely graduation. The student’s college/ school advising office provides intervention and support as needed to help the student achieve academic success.
A student seeking exemption for cause from regulations and requirements contained in this Catalog should consult the student academic services office of their college/school. UH Mānoa reserves the right to withhold the degree or to request the withdrawal of a student for cause.
Some colleges/schools have additional requirements to remain in Good Academic Standing; refer to the individual school/college section for further information.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Toward a Degree
Academic Warning
A student will be given an academic warning at the end of their first semester at UH Mānoa if their semester and/or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0. An academic warning does not impact students’ good academic standing and only notifies the risk for probation the following semester if the cumulative GPA does not rise to a 2.0 or above at the end of the semester.
A student on academic warning will receive a formal letter by email from the Office of the Registrar to alert them that they are academically at risk for probation the following semester if their academic performance does not improve. The academic warning letter suggests strategies and resources for improving academic performance and explains the consequences of continued poor performance in future semesters.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation at the end of any semester (except for the first semester at UH Mānoa when an academic warning is issued) if their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 or when they fail to maintain the minimum academic requirements of their college, school, or program. Students on probation may register for classes at UH Mānoa, but must achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.0 each semester to be allowed further registration. Failure to meet satisfactory academic progress will result in continued probation, suspension, or dismissal, depending on their current semester performance.
Under extraneous circumstances, via the college/school’s appeals process, the college/school’s student academic services office may grant an extension of a student’s academic probation after their first semester.
A student on academic probation will receive a formal letter by email from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their status and a permanent notation is placed on their academic transcript below the grades for the semester. The academic probation letter suggests strategies and resources for improving academic performance and explains the consequences of continued poor performance in future semesters.
Regulations governing academic probation will be applied at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.
Continued Academic Probation
A student on probation will remain on continued academic probation while their cumulative GPA is below a 2.0, providing they maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students on continued probation must meet the terms of probation every semester for continued enrollment and will remain on continued probation until their cumulative GPA is raised to a 2.0 or higher at the end of a Fall or Spring semester. Failure to meet the terms of continued probation can result in academic suspension or dismissal.
A student on continued academic probation will receive a formal letter by email from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their status and a permanent notation is placed on their academic transcript below the grades for the semester. The continued academic probation letter suggests strategies and resources for improving academic performance and explains the consequences of continued poor performance in future semesters.
Regulations governing academic probation will be applied at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.
Removal from Academic Probation
A student will be removed from academic probation when their cumulative GPA reaches a 2.0 or higher at the end of a Fall or Spring semester. A student removed from probation will be in good standing.
A student removed from academic probation will receive a formal letter by email from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their status. The removal from academic probation letter suggests strategies and resources for improving academic performance and explains the consequences of poor performance in future semesters.
Academic Suspension
A student currently on probation or continued probation will be suspended from UH Mānoa when both their semester and cumulative GPAs fall below 2.0.
A suspended student is not eligible to register for courses at UH Mānoa or Outreach College for one full semester (fall or spring), a semester that is called the “suspension wait period.” The purpose of the suspension wait period is to give students time to identify and address factors that are impeding academic success. The goal is for students to return from suspension ready and able to succeed academically.
A suspended student who has already registered for the upcoming semester (Fall or Spring) will have their registration cancelled. A suspended student who is currently registered in an Outreach College summer course may complete the course, but completion of the course will not change the suspension action.
A student on academic suspension receives a formal letter by email from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their status and a permanent notation is placed on their academic transcript below the grades for the semester.
Regulations governing academic suspension are applied at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.
Applications for Return from Suspension
A student on academic suspension will be readmitted to UH Mānoa if they apply to the Office of Admissions for the fall semester by the deadline of April 1, and for the spring semester by the deadline of October 1.
A student who takes no courses after being suspended for the required one semester after suspension is eligible for readmission, provided they apply by the official deadline. Readmission is not guaranteed if the student stays out beyond the required period.
A suspended student who attends another institution will be considered a “transfer student” when reapplying to UH Mānoa and must meet all transfer requirements. They will have their work evaluated by the college/school in order to determine eligibility for readmission.
A student returning from academic suspension is readmitted on probation and must meet satisfactory academic progress by maintaining a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic dismissal.
Academic Dismissal
Academic dismissal from UH Mānoa occurs when a student who has been suspended and who subsequently fails to maintain the minimum academic requirements of UH Mānoa, their college, school, and/or program. Such students will be readmitted only in unusual circumstances.
A student on academic dismissal receives a formal letter by email from the Office of the Registrar notifying them of their status and a permanent notation is placed on their academic transcript below the grades for the semester.
Once dismissed, a student is not eligible for readmission to UH Mānoa or Outreach College for a minimum of one academic year (Fall and Spring semester).
A dismissed student who has already registered for the upcoming semester (Fall or Spring) will have their registration cancelled. A dismissed student who is currently registered in an Outreach College Summer Session course may complete the course, but completion of the course will not change their academic standing.
Regulations governing academic dismissal are applied at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.
The following applies to students who have been dismissed and have not enrolled at UH Mānoa or Outreach College for a minimum of one academic year:
- To apply for readmission as a classified or unclassified student at UH Mānoa, the student should do so on the admissions application form, following established procedures and deadlines. The student must meet the standard admission criteria applicable to all students. If accepted, the student is readmitted on academic probation and must meet satisfactory academic progress.
- To enroll in Outreach College, the student is eligible if he or she has attended any UH System campus or other regionally accredited college or university subsequent to the dismissal and earned a cumulative post-dismissal GPA of 2.0 or better for a minimum of 12 earned credits. Transcripts will be required to establish eligibility.
- To enroll in Outreach College, the student who has not earned a cumulative post-dismissal GPA of 2.0 or better for a minimum of 12 earned credits at another UH System campus or other regionally accredited college or university subsequent to dismissal may petition the dean of Outreach College for special enrollment consideration.
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