Academic Recovery Information

Roadmap to Good Academic Standing

Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping each student meet their academic goals. The Academic Recovery Program is designed for all students on academic probation and those who have been readmitted after suspension. Our goal is to assist students in returning to good academic standing.

Academic Suspension Information

Students placed on Suspension after Spring 2025

If you were placed on academic suspension after the Spring 2025 term, you will receive an email from the Office of Academic Affairs about your next steps. If you would like to continue attending TSU into the Fall term, you must submit an appeal, with documents, to be considered. You will find that information here.

APPEAL APPLICATION DATES

  • Summer 2025 suspension appeal application period: May 9 - May 18th
  • Summer 2025 decision letters sent to students May 21st - May 22nd
  • Fall 2025 suspension appeal application period:  May 20 - July 1st
  • Fall 2025 decision letters sent to students July 10th - July 11th

You will find the information appeal application and information here.

If you choose not to appeal your SP 2025 suspension, you must sit out for Fall 2025 from TSU, and you cannot attend any other institution during this time. You will be eligible for readmission for the Spring 2026 term.

Re-Admission Information (For those academically suspended Fall 2024 and before)

If you were placed on academic suspension after Fall 2024 and sat out, you can apply for readmission through the Admissions Office for Fall 2025 enrollment.

Please be aware that Financial Aid appeals are separate from academic suspension appeals and readmission. Readmission to the university does not guarantee the restoration of Financial Aid. Please contact the Financial Aid website for more information on SAP appeals and holds. Please be aware that Academic Affairs units cannot provide overrides for any Financial Aid processes or restore aid.

Academic Probation Information

Students Placed on Academic Suspension

Consequences of Academic Probation

Next Steps for Students Placed on Academic Probation

Requirements for Students in Academic Recovery

Requirements for Students In Academic Recovery

Students placed on academic probation, approved suspension appeals, and post-suspension readmits must perform the following in their first semester back, until in Good Academic Standing:

  • Mandatory monthly visits with your Success Specialist (Clement Hall, 3rd Floor)
  • Mandatory enrollment in UNIV 1020 (Academic Success Strategies)
  • Mandatory tutoring in courses you previously failed.
  • Achieve a 2.0 semester GPA by the end of the re-admitted term

Retention Standards

All students must meet the Retention Standards below for positive academic progress. All academic policies are listed in the University Catalog.

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

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