Scholastic Regulations
Attendance
Policies regarding student attendance at class meetings are set by each instructor. Students should not assume that nonattendance will lead to being dropped from class. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate drops or complete withdrawals utilizing LoboWeb.
The University makes reasonable accommodations for religious observances and national origin practices of the student. For a list of approved observances go to http://diverse.unm.edu/news-events/religious-observances.htm.
Dismissal
Students are subject to dismissal from a college or a degree program based on minimum requirements set by that college core program. Please refer to each college section in the UNM Catalog and the program section of this catalog for specific requirements. Dismissal from a college or degree program is not the same as suspension but may preclude the student from enrolling at the University.
Probation
Probationary status serves as a warning to students that they are no longer in good academic standing and that they may be suspended. Undergraduate students who have 30 or fewer attempted hours must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.70 to be in good standing. Thereafter, the cumulative grade point average to remain in good standing is at least a 2.00. Undergraduate students are placed on probation at the end of any semester (or Summer session) for which their cumulative grade point average falls below these minimum requirements. Special requirements outlined in an individual probation contract may be placed on students who are on probation. Failure to complete the contract and/or improve cumulative grade point average will result in academic suspension.
Degree-Granting Programs and Non-Degree Status
Students in degree-granting programs or in non-degree status may be placed on academic probation at the end of any semester if they fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point average required to remain in good standing in their program. The minimum grade point average is at least a 2.00 but is higher in some programs. Students must familiarize themselves with the academic regulations of their program.
Suspension
Students on suspension may not enroll for classes at UNM–Los Alamos until their suspension period has been completed.
Degree-Granting Programs and Non-Degree Status
Students are eligible for suspension after a semester on probation if their cumulative grade point average remains below the minimum required to be in good standing in their college.
Suspension Period
Students suspended for the first time may not enroll for classes at the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos for a period of one semester from the date of the suspension. Students suspended for the second time may not enroll for classes for a period of two semesters from the date of the suspension. Students suspended for the third time may not enroll for classes for a period of five academic years from the date of the suspension.
NOTE:
- Summer sessions are counted with the following fall semester for purposes of this policy, e.g., a student suspended at the end of a spring semester may not attend either the following summer session or fall semester.
- Students absent from the University for a year or more, for suspension and/ or any other reason, must reapply for admission to the University.
- Students who are accepted for readmission after suspension will be readmitted on probation in the accepting college.
- Student Services may specify the number of hours for which a student may enroll following a suspension. They may also require students to drop hours or courses that seem beyond their abilities.
- Attendance at another institution during suspension must be indicated on the student’s application for readmission and an official transcript must be sent to the Student Services Office as part of the reapplication.