{"id":101475,"date":"2023-12-14T13:17:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T18:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/?page_id=101475"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:08:17","slug":"academic-standing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/advising\/current-students\/academic-standing\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Standing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Interior Hero&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sfly_interior_hero_1 sfly_marketing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#12122d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sfly_general sfly_general_1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6a8aeeab-06a7-4395-bd54-b9dbab958124&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dmpro_breadcrumbs bc_home_text=&#8221;Home&#8221; bc_home_url=&#8221;Home&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; items_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; items_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; items_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; items_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; items_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; items_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; active_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; global_module=&#8221;107351&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dmpro_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;750px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Academic standing is used to refer to the academic status assigned to students after the completion of a Fall or Spring semester. Summer and Intersession terms do not factor into academic standing.<\/p>\n<p>Read below for definitions and required actions for each status.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/academic-standing-policies\/#text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official university policy on academic standing<\/a> can be found in the catalogue.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dmpro_button_grid _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dmpro_button_grid_child button_id=&#8221;Good Academic Standing&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Good Academic Standing&#8221; button_link=&#8221;#good&#8221; button_link_target=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dmpro_button_grid_child][dmpro_button_grid_child button_id=&#8221;Academic Probation&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Academic Probation&#8221; button_link=&#8221;#probation&#8221; button_link_target=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dmpro_button_grid_child][dmpro_button_grid_child button_id=&#8221;Academic Suspension&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Academic Suspension&#8221; button_link=&#8221;#suspension&#8221; button_link_target=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dmpro_button_grid_child][\/dmpro_button_grid][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Good Academic Standing&#8221; module_id=&#8221;good&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Good Academic Standing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Good Academic Standing<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students who earn a term grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above with at least 12 credits are considered to be in good academic standing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dean&#8217;s List<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, students will be placed on the Dean\u2019s List for academic excellence if they earn a term GPA of 3.5 or above while completing a minimum of 14 credits (at least 12 credits of which were taken for a letter grade). Students with a utilized reduced course load accommodation from Student Disability Services (SDS) will be on the Dean\u2019s List if they earn a 3.5 term GPA or above while completing 8-11 credits (at least 7 credits of which were taken for a letter grade). A notation of \u201cDean\u2019s List\u201d is made on the student\u2019s academic record each time the achievement is earned. Letters acknowledging the accomplishment are sent to the student\u2019s permanent address by the Office of Engineering Advising (OEA).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Academic Probation&#8221; module_id=&#8221;probation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Academic Probation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Academic Probation Information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Academic Probation<\/h2>\n<p>Students who earn less than 12 credits <strong>or<\/strong> earn a term GPA below 2.0 are placed on academic probation. OEA sends a letter informing the student of their status. The stipulations of academic probation are sent to the student in January (for Fall performance) or June (for Spring performance).<\/p>\n<p>A WSE student on academic probation is subject to the following terms:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>Enroll in a maximum of 14 credits, or 4 courses, during the probationary semester.<\/li>\n<li>Earn at least 12 credits and a 2.0 semester GPA at the end of the probationary term.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the Study Consulting Program, if appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with their professional academic advisor at least three times during the probationary semester.<\/li>\n<li>Recuse self from any leadership role within a student organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Academic Suspension&#8221; module_id=&#8221;suspension&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Academic Suspension&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Academic Suspension Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Academic Suspension<\/h2>\n<p>Academic suspension is the academic standing that removes a student from active student status and registration. It is not meant to be a harsh practice, but it is in place so that JHU students can live up to their full academic potential by taking time away to reflect and address the factors that negatively impacted their academic performance.<\/p>\n<p>Students who fall into either of the following categories will be academically suspended:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li><strong>A student on academic probation who has not met the terms of probation<\/strong> will be subject to academic suspension from the university for a minimum of one semester and a summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A student whose term GPA falls below 1.0 or earns fewer than 6 credits<\/strong> may be suspended without having been on academic probation the previous semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please see the university catalogue for the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/academic-standing-policies\/index.html#academicdismissalreadmissiontext\">full academic suspension policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Period of Suspension&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Length of Suspension&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h3{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||}||||h4{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1.2em!important;||}||||h5{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;||  color:#002D72!important;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If a student receives academic suspension for the first time, they will be away from the University for a minimum of one semester (not counting Summer or Intersession).<\/p>\n<p>If a student has been suspended previously for academic reasons, the mandatory time away from the University is extended to a minimum of one full year.<\/p>\n<p>If a student has been academically suspended twice, a third time would result in permanent dismissal from the university. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Affected Services&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Affected Services&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h3{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||}||||h4{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1.2em!important;||}||||h5{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;||  color:#002D72!important;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>University Services<\/h4>\n<p>The suspension status is shared with several offices, and as a result the student will not be able to access the below services. For specific questions, the student should contact the relevant office directly.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li><strong>Registrar\u2019s Office<\/strong>: Cancels the student\u2019s registration for the next semester and authorizes a refund of tuition paid for that semester (in accordance with policy).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Financial Support<\/strong>: Suspends financial aid and work-study aid to the student.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Housing Office<\/strong>: Cancels the student\u2019s housing contract if the student resides in university housing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office of International Services<\/strong>: Performs duties as required by U.S. federal regulations regarding persons not eligible to study at the university.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LEED<\/strong>: Students are not eligible to participate in or hold leadership positions within student organizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>University Experiential Learning<\/strong> (if applicable): Suspended students are not eligible to hold a student worker position during the suspension period. Students should be in touch with their work supervisor and University Experiential Learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During suspension, students <strong>retain<\/strong> access to the following university services:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li><strong>Academic Advising<\/strong>: The student\u2019s assigned academic advisor is available to meet with them while they are suspended. The goal is to provide continued support and coaching for successful reinstatement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Facing Spaces<\/strong>: Students can access the library and other public facing spaces on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Non-University Services<\/h4>\n<p>Some services or benefits that are outside of the university may be affected by the suspension status, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>health insurance<\/li>\n<li>auto insurance<\/li>\n<li>repayment of student loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students should review these and any other services or benefits that are potentially dependent upon full-time student status.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Suspension Appeals&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Appeals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h3{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||}||||h4{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1.2em!important;||}||||h5{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;||  color:#002D72!important;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>Students who have been informed that they are academically suspended may submit an appeal to the decision. Before submitting an appeal, students must meet with their academic advisor to discuss the likelihood of the appeal being granted. The strongest appeals typically include the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>Demonstration of high engagement throughout the academic probation period.<\/li>\n<li>Use of all available resources.<\/li>\n<li>An extenuating circumstance that was beyond the student\u2019s control and is high impact with limited in continuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Submission<\/h4>\n<p>If the student discussed with their academic advisor to proceed with the appeal, they must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/dut4iQt4qT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Suspension Appeal Form<\/a>. The <strong>Academic Suspension Appeal Form<\/strong> includes prompts that require written responses. You should draft your responses in a separate document, then copy and paste them when you are ready to complete the form. The prompts are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li><strong>If changing your major:<\/strong> please describe your plans for your new major. Include information about any advising you&#8217;ve received toward this new goal and your planned courses for the upcoming semester.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you experienced extenuating circumstances (high impact incidents beyond your control):<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Describe any extenuating circumstances and the impact these circumstances had on your academic performance.<\/li>\n<li>Describe actions\/interventions you took\/resources you used in response to the challenges you faced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you did not engage fully in meetings with your academic advisor and\/or use personal and academic resources this semester:<\/strong> please provide reasoning for why you did not use these resources.<\/li>\n<li>What do you feel is necessary for you to return to good academic standing next semester? Describe your planned approach and how it differs from the approach you took this semester.<\/li>\n<li>In the event that your appeal is not granted, describe your alternative plans (e.g. pursuit of academic coursework at other institutions, employment, volunteering, treatment for health concerns, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Supporting Material<\/h5>\n<p>Although supporting documentation is not required for the appeal, students may also submit the following:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>letters of support from academic sources, such as instructor, TA, tutor, advisor<\/li>\n<li>an incomplete grade contract<\/li>\n<li>letters from a healthcare provider<\/li>\n<li>documents confirming personal or family emergency, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students suspended after a Fall semester<\/strong> must submit their appeal to return for the Spring Semester by noon on the first Wednesday in January.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students suspended after a Spring semester<\/strong> must submit their appeal to return for the Fall semester by noon on the second Friday in June.<\/p>\n<h4>Outcome<\/h4>\n<p>After the suspension appeal has been submitted to OEA, it will be reviewed by the Academic Review Committee (ARC). The ARC will determine if the suspension appeal will be granted or denied. If the appeal is granted, the student will be allowed to continue on academic probation for the next semester. If the appeal is denied, then the parameters of the academic suspension will be upheld. The student will be notified in writing of the outcome of the appeal.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Reinstatement Requests&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Reinstatement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h3{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||}||||h4{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1.2em!important;||}||||h5{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;||  color:#002D72!important;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>An engineering major who has been academically suspended and wishes to return to JHU must submit a request to the Office of Engineering Advising (OEA). Students who have been academically suspended once or twice are eligible to apply for reinstatement. Reinstatement to the University is neither automatic nor guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Students who have been academically suspended for a third time are classified as academically dismissed and are ineligible for reinstatement.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission<\/h4>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/mJWxeqg3Uz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reinstatement Request Form<\/a> must be submitted by an academically suspended student who would like to be considered for reinstatement. Upon receipt of the reinstatement request, the OEA Academic Review Committee (ARC) will review the reinstatement request and the student will be notified in writing of the outcome of the request.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <strong>Reinstatement Request Form<\/strong> includes the following prompts and supplemental information requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Reflective Writing<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>The academically suspended student will provide a description of:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>How they have spent their time away from Johns Hopkins University.<\/li>\n<li>Events and\/or conditions that led to unsatisfactory performance.<\/li>\n<li>How the time away from full-time academic pursuits helped address the factors that led to the previous academic performance.<\/li>\n<li>Whether or not suggestions outlined in the suspension letter were used.<\/li>\n<li>Strategies that will be implemented and resources that will be utilized if reinstated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>Semester-by-Semester Plan<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Minimally, students will submit an academic plan for at least two semesters. The plan will provide a further understanding of the curriculum in the student\u2019s major in preparation for graduation. The plan should consider prerequisites and workload demands. If the student is changing their major, the semester-by-semester plan will need to be reviewed and signed by either the new department\u2019s Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) or the student\u2019s academic advisor.<\/p>\n<h5>Supplemental Materials<\/h5>\n<p>Although supplemental materials are not required for reinstatement, they are strongly encouraged to support the request. Students should consider submitting:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>an official transcript of any approved external coursework taken while suspended<br \/>(course progress information from instructors and\/or unofficial transcripts can be submitted until official transcripts are ready)<\/li>\n<li>letters of support from an employer or supervisor<\/li>\n<li>letters from a healthcare provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deadline<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Students suspended after a Fall semester<\/strong> must submit their application to return for the next Fall semester by noon on the second Friday in June.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Students suspended after a Spring semester<\/strong> must submit their application to return for the next Spring semester by noon on the second Friday in November.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outcome<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the reinstatement request has been submitted to OEA, it will be reviewed by the Academic Review Committee (ARC). The ARC will determine if the reinstatement request will be granted or denied. If the reinstatement request is granted, the student will be allowed to return on academic probation the next semester. If the reinstatement request is denied, the student will be given suggestions for what to address before submitting a future request. The student will be notified in writing of the outcome of the reinstatement request.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|12px|20px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h3{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||  font-family:%22proxima-nova%22,sans-serif!important;||}||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=&#8221;FAQ Accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h5{||  text-transform:none;||font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1.2em!important;||  color:#0072CE!important;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What should I do while I\u2019m away? What will increase my chances of being reinstated?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Carefully consider how to use your time away to increase your chances of reinstatement. There is no single set of rules that must be followed while away because the circumstances that led to suspension vary from student to student. However, there should be a connection between the challenges you faced and the developmental or corrective action you take. Communicate with your academic advisor during your time away if you have questions.<\/p>\n<h5>Reflect on your suspension<\/h5>\n<p>What prevented you from being academically successful? For many students, there is a combination of factors. Be thorough and honest in your assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Develop and implement a plan<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>This plan should address the issues you have identified in your reflection. Some common practices include interning, working, seeking counseling, volunteering, etc. Your plan should be unique and tailored to address any challenges you identified during reflection.<\/p>\n<p>For most students, taking classes at another institution should be part of the plan. Ideally, there should be a connection between your course and intended academic goal. The intention behind this is to demonstrate the interventions implemented in your plan allowing for success in an academic setting. Grades of \u201cB\u201d or better (not B- or below) are expected in classes completed elsewhere to this.<\/p>\n<p>You have multiple options for coursework during your suspension:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li><strong>Take classes at a not-for-profit institution (ex: community, state, or private school).<\/strong> These courses are traditional and carry credit. It might be possible to transfer these credits back to JHU. Consult the catalogue regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/engineering\/full-time-residential-programs\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/external-credit-policies\/#examcredittext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policies surrounding transfer credits<\/a>. It is\u00a0highly advisable that you work with your academic advisor to seek pre-approval prior to enrolling in courses at another institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete coursework through a platform such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coursera<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edX<\/a>.<\/strong> These platforms are free or low-cost, but are not credit-bearing and are thus not eligible for transfer of credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What do I do if my request for reinstatement is denied?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If the Academic Review Committee (ARC) does not feel that your request for reinstatement is strong, they may offer suggestions for improvement (e.g., taking a course at another institution, speaking with a healthcare professional, etc.). If you follow the suggestions, the likelihood of reinstatement in a future semester will increase. At that time, you will need to submit a new application for reinstatement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Am I allowed to change my major upon reinstatement?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\">Yes, changing your major if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\"> reinstated is allowed. It is quite common that while away from JHU, some students realize that their academic difficulty was significantly influenced by their choice of major. Researching and exploring another major while on suspension and sharing that in your reinstatement letter is one way to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\">demonstrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\"> that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\">you have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\">\u00a0been reflective about your situation. You should <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81550353 BCX0\"> a graduation plan reflecting the requirements for your new major.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can my financial aid be reinstated?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, but you must first successfully appeal your financial aid suspension status. The Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal form can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/finaid.jhu.edu\/forms-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Financial Support website<\/a>. This appeal is separate and in addition to the OEA Reinstatement Request form.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are my housing options if I\u2019m reinstated?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217272803 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217272803 BCX0\">Students returning as a 2nd semester first-year student or as a sophomore should plan on residing on-campus to complete the two-year on-campus residency requirement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217272803 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217272803 BCX0\">Students returning as upperclassmen should plan on securing off-campus accommodations and should contact the Off-Campus Housing Office to discuss housing options. 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