Readmissions and Academic Standing:  Information and Policies

Academic Probation

A student whose cumulative grade-point average falls below the minimum requirement of 2.0 will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. 

A first-year or transfer student who fails to make a grade-point average of 2.0 in the first grade period will be on Academic Probation for the following academic term. Additionally, the student will be required to meet with the Center for Academic Services and Advising (CASA) for counsel. Students may not continue their studies until meeting with CASA. A student on probation is subject to the following restrictions:

1. The student may not register for more than 15.0 credit hours;
2. The student may be required to withdraw from intercollegiate athletics;
3. The student may not run for, or accept appointment to, any campus office or committee chairmanship. A student who is placed on probation while holding a position involving significant responsibility and commitment may be required to resign after consultation with the Dean of Student’s Office or the President of Associated Students. A student will be removed from probation when the cumulative grade-point average is brought up to the minimum of 2.0.
4. Students on Probation are not required to meet with the Readmissions Committee.

Repeated Course Failure

Click here to view the Repeated Failure language in the Catalog. Read below to understand how repeated failure requires student Action. 

Course Failed Twice

A student who twice fails a required course at Colorado School of Mines and is not subject to academic suspension will automatically be placed on “special hold” status with the Registrar, regardless of the student’s cumulative or semester GPA. The student must meet with their CASA advisor and receive written permission to remove the hold before being allowed to register. Students can email casa@mines.edu or their advisor directly to request a meeting. Transfer credit from another school will not be accepted for a twice-failed course.

Course Failed Three Times

In the case of three or more Fs in the same course, the student must meet with the faculty Readmissions Committee and receive permission to remove the hold before being allowed to attend classes the following semester. Transfer credit from another school will not be accepted for a three time-failed course.

Academic Suspension

A 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and Last Semester Grade Point Average are expected of all students, regardless of quality hours earned or attempted. A student on probation who fails to meet the last semester grade point requirement and the cumulative grade point average of 2.0 will be placed on suspension.

Fall, Spring, and Summer are all semesters. Academic standing is run after each semester. Students on Academic Probation must earn a 2.0 or better in the following semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer) to avoid Academic Suspension.

It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their Academic Standing, visible in their Trailhead Account.

A first-year or transfer student who fails to make a grade-point average of 2.0 in the first grade period will be on Academic Probation for the following academic term. Additionally, the student will be required to meet with the Center for Academic Services and Advising (CASA) for counsel. Students may not continue their studies until meeting with CASA.

Suspension becomes effective immediately when it is imposed. Readmission after suspension requires written approval from the Readmissions Committee.

No student who is on suspension may enroll in any subsequent academic semester without the written approval of the Readmissions Committee. However, a student on suspension may enroll in a summer session (field camp, academic session, or both) with the permission of the Assistant VP of Student Life (Colin Terry) or Director of CASA (Karla Perez-Velez) (cterry@mines.edu or casa@mines.edu, respectively).  Students on suspension who have been given permission to enroll in a summer session may not enroll in any subsequent term at CSM without the written permission of the Readmissions Committee.

Readmission by the Committee does not guarantee that there is space available to enroll. A student must process the necessary Returning Student Application with the Admissions Office after seeing the Committee. Here is the link to the Returning Students Application: https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/returning-mines/

More information on probation and suspension restrictions can be found in the catalog.

Exceeding limits for withdrawing from classes can also result in suspension. Please see the Multiple Withdrawal Policy below.

Multiple Withdrawal Policy

The total number of withdrawn course credits (e.g. courses resulting in a “W” grade) over a student’s academic career are tracked and counted at the end of each academic semester (Fall and Spring terms). When the following credit limits have been met, or surpassed, the associated academic standing provisions will result.

When a student has accumulated 20 or more withdrawn credits, the student will receive support including possible admission to the Bounce Back program and individual academic coaching and assistance.

When a student has accumulated 30 or more withdrawn credits, the student will receive a first (or greater) suspension for failing to meet academic performance standards. The student must meet with the Readmissions Committee and secure a majority vote in favor of their return.

When a student has accumulated 45 or more withdrawn credits, the student will receive a second (or greater) suspension for failing to meet academic performance standards. To return, the student must meet with the Readmissions Committee and secure a majority vote in favor of their return.

How to Prepare for Your Readmissions Meeting

Below is some required information that you need to prepare in order to meet with the Readmissions Committee. This information should be brought to the meeting by the student.   The letter and other information will be given to committee members in advance of your Readmissions Appointment.   The below information is strongly recommended but not required for FFF Hold appointments.

• Five (5) copies of a letter addressing the challenges that led to your unsatisfactory performance.  The letter should also state how your performance will improve if re-admitted. The 2 following items can be added to the end of your letter or submitted separately. (If meeting remotely, one copy of the letter and items below must be emailed to Caroline Fuller by a specific date in advance of the meeting. That date is usually a few days before the meeting and will be specified by Ms. Fuller when she confirms attendance at the meeting.)
• A list of classes you plan to take next semester and a plan of what grades you plan to earn in each course.
• Please acknowledge in writing your understanding of the 2.0 minimum GPA policy.  Here is the policy: A 2.0 Cumulative grade point average and Last Semester grade point average are expected of all students, regardless of quality hours earned or attempted. The student will be in Good Standing once their Cumulative and Last Semester GPA are at 2.0 or above.  If their Cumulative GPA is below 2.0 they will remain on Probation.
• Please dress as if you are attending a job interview and be punctual.

Information on the Readmissions Committee available here. 

Make an Appointment with the Readmissions Committee

Readmissions appointments must be scheduled at least 2 weeks before the meeting.  If you would like to meet with the Readmissions Committee please fill out this form:  Readmissions Appointment Request Form.   If you have questions, please contact Caroline Fuller in the Dean of Students Office.

Email: cfuller@mines.edu

Readmissions Meetings for 2024-2025

November 1, 2024

December 12, 2024

January 6, 2025

March 14, 2025

May 8, 2025

August 18, 2025

For further information, please contact the Dean of Students Office by emailing Caroline Fuller (cfuller@mines.edu).