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A student is placed on academic suspension when the students cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 AND the term GPA falls below 2.0.
Students who are on their first academic suspension must sit out for one term following their suspension as determined by their campus designation.
Credits earned at another accredited institution at a grade level of C (2.00) or better while an undergraduate student was under suspension from ODU will be accepted upon receipt of official transcript following readmission.
If a student readmitted after suspension fails to obtain a term GPA of 2.0 in any term before achieving a cumulative GPA of a least 2.0, the student will be placed on a second suspension. Students who are placed on academic suspension for a second time must serve a mandatory one-year separation from the University. Students who are placed on third or final suspension are no longer eligible to attend Old Dominion University.
Students readmitted to ODU do not automatically qualify for financial aid. All students who are suspended should contact their financial aid counseling team to discuss their options.
For questions about your suspension timeline and requirements please email advisor@odu.edu
Unresolved Personal Issues?
If you have experienced extenuating circumstances, please contact the Dean of Students office to discuss the possibility of an Administrative Withdrawal. The submission of a request does not guarantee immediate processing, and the Dean of Students will not expedite the review or processing timeline due to the student’s suspension status. All requests will be reviewed and processed according to standard procedures and timelines.
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