The Alternative Suspension Program (ASP) offers students a unique opportunity to make progress in their chosen degree program and maintain a close connection to campus during the course of their academic suspension. Students who participate in Alternative Suspension will enroll for a maximum of 13-14 credit hours, including UNI 104: Advanced Strategies for Academic Success. By remaining enrolled in degree-applicable credits, students in ASP have a much higher chance of succeeding in their major and graduating from college.
Students selected to participate in the Alternative Suspension Program must comply with all components of the program, as follows:
- Submit an Alternative Suspension application (found below).
- Before the start of classes, meet with the Associate Dean in your home college to sign an ASP contract, and meet with your academic advisor to develop an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP).
- Maintain enrollment with a maximum of 13-14 credit hours including UNI 104: Advanced Strategies for Academic Success.
- Meet with your academic advisor three times during the semester to monitor progress.
- Participate in all community, campus, or team-based activities associated with UNI 104.
- Earn a “C” or higher in UNI 104.
- Complete the semester with a term GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The Center for Student Success will work alongside your college to deliver the course material and meetings associated with the Alternative Suspension program and ensure you are set on a path to succeed!
If you need assistance with the application or have questions regarding Alternative Suspension, please reach out to Jay Rader. Before applying, explore the curriculum of Alternative Suspension.
Conditionally Admitted students and students in the Regents Bachelor of Arts program are not eligible to participate in the Alternative Suspension Program.
Apply for Alternative Suspension