Good Academic Standing
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 or greater. Selected majors require a cumulative GPA greater than 2.000 for graduation.
Academic Probation
A temporary status due to low academic grades. Improvement in academic grades is needed for continued enrollment in the university. A student is placed on probation due to one of the following conditions:
- Cumulative GPA is lower than 2.000
- Conditionally admitted as a transfer or new freshman
- Readmitted after leaving UW-Stout while on probation or when suspended for academic reasons.
- For more information on probation, please refer to the Dean of Students
Academic Suspension
Suspension of enrollment in the University of Wisconsin-Stout due to cumulative GPA less than 2.000 at the end of two successive semesters.
If a student earns a 2.500 or higher GPA with 12 or more earned credits in the 1st semester of Academic Probation, but the cumulative GPA is below 2.000 for 2 successive semesters, the student will be granted an additional or second semester on Academic Probation.
Readmission Application Timeline Following Suspension
- One semester must lapse if academically suspended.
- For more information on Suspensions, please refer to Dean of Students.
Appeal Process to Suspension
If circumstances were so unusual and out-of-the-ordinary that academic performance was significantly and temporarily impacted, the suspension decision may be appealed. The appeal process is online and handled by the Dean of Students Office.
Note: Stout's academic standing policy changed in Fall 2024. Prior to Fall 2024, Academic Suspension was referred to as Academic Dismissal.