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Academic Recovery & Interventions
Roadmap to Good Academic Standing
Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping each student meet their academic goals. The Academic Recovery Program is a program for all students on academic probation and students who are readmitted from suspension. Our goal is to assist students in returning to good academic standing.
Your Next Steps
Probation and Suspension Next Step Guides
- Students placed on Academic PROBATION after the Spring 2024 term, click here.
- Students placed on Academic SUSPENSION after the Fall 2024 term, click here.
Other Helpful Information
- What Can I Do While on Academic Suspension?
- Readmission From Probation/Suspension Steps (Students who sat out one or more semesters)
Academic Appeals
Students who were suspended after the Spring 2024 term have the opportunity to appeal. Academic Suspension appeals are due on TBA.
(Please note that Financial Aid appeals are separate from academic suspension appeals. Please see the Financial Aid website for more information on SAP appeals and holds.)
Retention Standards
All students must meet the following Retention Standards for positive academic progress:
Quality Hours Attempted |
Required Cumulative GPA |
0-15 hours attempted |
Not less than 1.5 cumulative GPA |
16-30 hours attempted |
Not less than 1.7 cumulative GPA |
31-45 hours attempted |
Not less than 1.8 cumulative GPA |
46-59 hours attempted |
Not less than 1.9 cumulative GPA |
60 and above hours attempted |
Not less than 2.0 cumulative GPA |
Helpful Links
- Freshman Advising
- Academic Department Listing
- Financial Aid
- Academic Affairs - Academic Resources
- Office of Records - Academic Suspension Appeals