Academic Suspension

A student with a cumulative GPA (CGPA) below 2.00, who earned a semester GPA below 2.0 while on Academic Warning, is in Academic Suspension.

A student placed on Academic Suspension may not schedule courses at the University for two consecutive semesters (note: Summer session is equal to one semester and includes all courses offered after Spring semester and before Fall semester).

A student returning from Academic Suspension must apply for re-enrollment to the University (Faculty Senate Policy 58-00).

A student must receive written support from the college/major the student intends to pursue. If re-enrollment is granted, the student will return to the University in Academic Warning Status with the former CGPA and with a registration warning hold in place. In order to lift the hold, the student must meet with an academic advisor. 

A student who has been placed on Academic Suspension and fails to achieve a semester GPA of  2.00 or above is subject to Academic Dismissal and will not be able to schedule courses at Penn State for four years.

What steps should you take if you are a Berks student in Academic Suspension seeking Re-enrollment?

1. Schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office. Please contact them at (610) 396-6070 to discuss your financial profile and possible funding options.
2. Contact the Berks Advising Center at 610-396-6280 to schedule an appointment to create an Academic Return Plan.
3. Prior to attending your appointment, please print out and complete the Academic Success Plan Worksheet and take it to your Advising Meeting.
4. At your Advising Meeting, you will learn more details about returning from suspension and work with an advisor to create an action plan.
5. If you will be requesting re-enrollment into a non-Berks major, you will need to contact the Program Representative from that college/major. If you are re-enrolling into a Berks major, you will meet with the Program Chair of that major. You will learn more about this at your Advising Meeting.
6. Re-enrollment forms must then be submitted to the Registrar’s Office, along with proof of the meeting with an academic advisor and Program Chair, no later than the deadline for processing.  (See below for dates).

While you are away from the University, you will be expected to make significant progress toward goals that will help you to return to the University prepared to make academic progress. You will be expected to document your progress toward meeting these goals. Activities may include:

• Working at a job/internship or participating in a job shadowing experience that provides context for a potential future career area.
• Volunteering with an organization to enhance the community around you.
• Making meaningful changes in your personal life to help you to overcome areas of previous difficulty.
• Addressing any health issues or personal areas of concern.
• Successfully completing coursework at another college or university.