Academic Good Standing

To maintain academic standards and determine eligibility for continued enrollment, financial aid, and participation in university activities, the University at Buffalo regularly reviews the grades of all undergraduate students. This review addresses the quality of the student's studies as measured by the student's course grades. You can review the university's Academic Standards Policy and the criteria for determination of warning, probation, or dismissal status.

How Can I Get Help From My Advisor?

It is essential that you seek individual advisement and assistance from university student support services. You may obtain assistance by responding to the e-mail you received from the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education or you may consult the advising directory.

If you have been dismissed from the university you should review UB's dismissal, appeal, and re-entry policies and procedures.

What Should I Be Thinking About?

Before you begin the next semester consider the following ideas as they relate to your current academic status:

  • If you performed below average (C-, D+, or D) in the first half of a sequential course (i.e. CHE 101) and are registered for the second half (i.e. CHE 102), you should speak with your professor or academic advisor to determine if you are prepared to take the course. If you failed the first half of a sequential course and are registered for the second half, then you should speak with your advisor about adjusting your schedule for the upcoming semester.
  • Make sure you have the appropriate pre-requisite courses completed before taking a course.
  • Plan appropriate travel time. It is recommended that you have at least an hour of travel time between a North and South Campus class and at least 20 minutes of travel time between a class in the Ellicott Complex and one on the North Campus spine.
  • Review your semester course grades. You may need to consider an alternative major which is a better fit with your skills.
  • Discuss with your advisor the value of repeating courses.
  • Are you working too many hours? Carrying a full time course load and working more than 15-20 hours per week can impact your academic performance.
  • Should you reduce your academic course load for the upcoming semester?
  • If you are planning to take a semester off, talk with your advisor.

What If I Need Other Assistance?

In addition to the assistance provided by your academic advisor you may find these other student services useful to improve your academic performance:

Last updated: April 24, 2008 3:21 pm EST