Probation Information

Ohio University requires that students maintain an accumulative grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum standard of academic performance.   If a student drops below this minimum standard then they will be placed on academic probation.

University regulations allow students a maximum of four quarters to remove themselves from academic probation, provided that they make satisfactory progress each quarter.  Satisfactory progress means that a student should raise their accumulative grade point average each quarter until it reaches a 2.0 level.  If at the end of the fourth quarter a student is still on probation, if their accumulative grade point average falls significantly, or their deficiency points increase significantly in any quarter while on probation, then they will be dismissed from Ohio University. 

Being placed on probation tells a student that they must immediately improve their academic performance.  Fortunately there are many people willing to assist in developing appropriate strategies.  If you are placed on probation and searching for help, please contact a member of the OU-Zanesville student services staff.