<p>My daughter has completed her freshman year at Florida Atlantic University and as a mom I feel very frustrated for the lack of information. She ended this first year with a very low GPA (1.89). She did not fail any class, but her grades were low. My question is: her status is "student in probation", what does it mean? Is there any possibility that she will not be allowed to keep being an FAU student?</p>
<p>Nancy, you may also want to post your questions on the Parents forum for general input on what it means to be on academic probation.</p>
<p>Yes, she’s still an FAU student. However, she needs to get her overall up above a 2.0. If she doesn’t (and continues to get below 2.0 each term), she’ll be suspended for a semester, sit out that semester, get to come back, and if she has the same issue again when she comes back THEN they’ll formally dismiss her. </p>
<p>Here’s what FAU has to say about probation:</p>
<p>"What is Academic Probation?</p>
<p>Except for first-semester freshmen, all other undergraduate students who fail to earn a satisfactory average (2.0 or higher) on all work attempted in any term are considered to be on academic probation. Students on academic probation who fail to earn a 2.0 average on all work attempted in any term but have a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher at FAU will be continued on academic probation. Students on academic probation who earn a 2.0 average or higher in the next period of enrollment but whose cumulative average at FAU is lower than 2.0 will be continued on academic probation. Undergraduates on academic probation should seek assistance from their academic advisors in improving their academic performance. - FAU Catalog 2013-2014</p>
<p>How can I be removed from Academic Probation?</p>
<p>Academic probation is removed when an undergraduate student earns at least a 2.0 average in all work attempted during the next period of enrollment and has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher at Florida Atlantic University. - FAU Catalog 2013-2014"</p>
<p>More information, including details about suspension and dismissal, are included on the same site: [FAU</a> - Academic Probation, Suspension, & Dismissal](<a href=“http://www.fau.edu/freshmanadvising/faas_probation.php]FAU”>http://www.fau.edu/freshmanadvising/faas_probation.php)</p>
<p>There are tutors available and of course the professors have office hours to answer any questions. Additionally, your daughter might consider taking a lighter course load (<12 credits) if she feels overwhelmed.</p>