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28 ACADEMIC POLICY AND INFORMATION
A student who has not been removed from academic probation after the required time
may be allowed to remain in college on academic probation if, in the judgment of the
Provost, the student has made reasonable progress toward attaining the required academic
year grade point average. Although the Provost may allow a student to remain in college
on academic probation beyond the required probationary period, a veteran or other
eligible person may not receive VA educational benefits for more than one term or the
equivalent while on academic probation.
Academic Suspension
A student who is on academic probation will be suspended for academic reasons if at the
end of any term the student fails to satisfy the Provost that reasonable progress is being
made toward a degree. A student on academic suspension is not permitted to engage in an
Exploration term project or to enroll in the College during the regular term or summer
term that follows immediately the date of suspension. Courses taken at another institution
during academic suspension are not transferable to Birmingham-Southern College.
Disciplinary Suspension
A student on disciplinary suspension is not permitted to engage in an Exploration term
project or to enroll in the College during a regular term or summer term that occurs
during the time of suspension. Similar to the academic suspension policy, courses taken
at another institution during disciplinary suspension are not transferable to Birmingham-
Southern College.
Academic Dismissal
A student who has been readmitted to the College after academic suspension may be
dismissed from the College for academic reasons if the student continues to fail to make
satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Withdrawal from the College
A student who is enrolled during any term may request withdrawal from the College.
Permission to withdraw is granted only by the Provost. All withdrawals must be
completed by the last day of classes that term. A student who discontinues studies
without permission of the Provost will receive an “F” in all courses that term.
In order to obtain permission to withdraw, a student should first consult with the
Assistant Provost; the student must then complete the withdrawal form and be sure to
achieve proper check-out with several offices on campus: Residence Life, Financial Aid,
Bursar, Campus Police, and the Office of Academic Records. International students who
request to withdraw must complete additional paperwork with the Office of Student
Development. If the student must withdraw for medical reasons, the student’s request
must be supported by a physician’s or a counselor’s letter.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024