Engineering students are subject to engineering (formerly academic) probation from the Cockrell School of Engineering and scholastic probation from the University.
Students on probation should review the major sequence and internal transfer policies as probationary status may also impact these areas.
Students who are on engineering probation are required to complete an Online Probation Module and meet with their designated advisor. To determine who your designated advisor is and what type of probation you are on, go to UT Direct and view your probation advising secure academic note (SAN).
- Students who are on their first semester of engineering probation should complete the Online Probation Module (PowerPoint presentation).
- Students who are on their second semester of engineering probation (continued engineering probation) should complete the Continued Engineering Probation Module (PowerPoint presentation).
Engineering (formerly academic) Probation and Dismissal (engineering) – Students may view their engineering (formerly academic) probation status on their Personal Probation Worksheet. A student is placed on engineering (formerly academic) probation under the following circumstances:
- If, after the student has taken at least six semester hours in the major area of study, his or her grade point average in courses in the major area of study taken in residence falls below a 2.00.
- If the student’s grade point average in required technical courses taken in residence falls below a 2.00.
No information on academic (engineering) status appears on the grade report sent to the student. The student is notified by SAO as to individual engineering (formerly academic) probation status.