Academic Progress Notice 1 serves as an official notification that a student's cumulative grade point average was below a 2.0 for one semester. Students on Academic Progress Notice 1 may continue to enroll in classes.

Academic Progress Notice 2 serves as an official notification that a student's cumulative grade point average was below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters. Students on Academic Progress Notice 2 may continue to enroll in classes. 

Academic Recess serves as an official notification that a student's cumulative grade point average was below a 2.0 for three consecutive semesters. Students on Academic Recess are not eligible to enroll in classes for one full calendar year after being placed on Academic Recess.  A student returning from Academic Recess must request reactivation through LSA Student Records before registering for classes. The semester the student returns to LSA, the student will be placed on Academic Progress Notice 1.

Start by carefully reviewing the notification email. This message will explain the status and how to return to good standing. You should also schedule an appointment with a student success advisor. 

Take time to reflect on your previous semester, academic goals, and the areas where you have encountered academic difficulties. Do you notice patterns? How did you respond in the past when facing challenges? Advisors are not here to judge your past grades, but rather to help you think through next steps, connect you with campus resources, and offer perspective.

The email notifying you of the probation status explains the exact requirements. In general, you must, in the next semester, earn a cumulative GPA equal to or above a 2.0. 

Students on Academic Notice 1 and 2 may continue taking classes in LSA. Students who are on Academic Recess must take time away from the university and then successfully apply for re-admission. 

• If you are a CSP student on APN1 or APN2, please call the Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) front desk (734.764.9128) to make an appointment with a CSP advisor.

• If you have questions about the assignment of Academic Notice or Academic Recess, please contact LSA Student Records at lsa.student.records@umich.edu.

• To make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor, please visit our Schedule an Appointment page.

Prior to their return, students will need to request reactivation through LSA Student Records before requesting an enrollment appointment from the Office of the Registrar. Instructions for requesting an enrollment appointment can be found on the Registrar's Records & Registration webpage.

Upon return from Academic Recess, a student will be placed on Academic Progress Notice 1. Students on Academic Progress Notice 1 will attend required meetings with a Student Success  Advisor.