Students on academic probation who do not earn either 1.) cumulative GPA of 2.0 or 2.) semester GPA of 2.25 at the end of the term are subject to suspension.
- First academic suspension: One long term (Fall or Spring terms)
- Second academic suspension: Two long terms (Fall or Spring terms)
- Third academic suspension: Indefinite - two calendar years
Students on suspension for the following term are dropped from all future enrollment and not allowed to attend UNT Dallas for the designated terms (including the Summer term and all sessions within the term), regardless of whether the student has registered or preregistered, paid fees or financial aid eligibility. A long term is defined as a 16-week Fall or Spring term and all of the sessions within those terms. For example, students on their first academic suspension at the end of a Spring term are eligible to seek readmission for the following spring (unenrolled for the Summer term and one long Fall term).
Reinstatement
Readmission to the institution is subject to current admissions policies. Students seeking readmission after a third academic suspension must have approval from the dean for the school that offers the student’s major currently listed in the student’s record.
When students re-enroll UNT Dallas after a suspension, they must earn either 1) at least a 2.25 semester GPA during the following enrollment term or 2) 2.0 CGPA to continue enrollment. Students who do not meet one of those standards is then suspended again for a longer time period (as designated above).
Students should be aware that coursework taken at another institution while on suspension may not apply directly to the degree plan or serve to meet other graduation requirements without prior consultation with UNT Dallas advisors.
SPARE - Student Plan for Academic REcovery
The Student Plan for Academic REcovery (SPARE) program is designed and required for all students who find themselves in any academic status other than good academic standing.
For students whose academic standing is Probation, Returning from Suspension, participation includes:
- Complete Academic Contract
- Complete the SPARE-Success Plan Worksheet
- Complete SPARE Canvas modules
- Submit SPARE-Success Plan and schedule meeting with your Academic Advisor to review and discuss your academic goals
Appealing Academic Suspension
Students whose academic suspension was a result of an extenuating circumstance may be eligible to appeal to be reinstated. Extenuating circumstances rarely occur and are generally unforeseeable and unpreventable events that have had a serious impact on the student's academic performance. Students with extenuating circumstances will be accepted for review by the Provost's Appeal Committee. Students must write a personal statement describing the extenuating circumstances which contributed to their suspension. In addition, students must provide a plan for how the extraordinary event(s) has/have been resolved and provide proof to the Appeals Committee that further difficulties will not occur if the student is allowed to continue coursework in the next semester. If you plan to appeal, gather any documentation that you believe will help your case and include only essential materials, please.
Please be aware of specified deadlines; late submissions will NOT be considered. Decisions by the appeal committee are FINAL.
| Requested Reinstatement Term | Deadline to Submit Materials |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | January 9, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
Submitting an Appeal
Complete and submit the following documents by the above deadline (no later than 5:00pm CST).
PLEASE NOTE: Completing an appeal does not guarantee reinstatement and/or admission to the University. Academic Reinstatement Appeal decisions will be communicated via your UNT Dallas email.
Get Started
- Briefly explain the factors that affected your academic performance.
- Describe how these issues have been resolved or addressed.
- Outline the specific steps you will take to improve and maintain academic success.
Complete Online Academic Suspension Appeal Form and attach all requested documents. Please submit via email to AcademicRecovery@untdallas.edu
Download FormReinstatement Appeal decisions are FINAL
It typically takes 3-4 weeks from the submission date to receive appeal decisions.
Any missing documents may constitute delay in processing or denial of appeal.
If you have been out for three consecutive semesters (1 full academic year) or more, you must reapply to UNT Dallas via Apply Texas as a returning student and pay the application fee.
Approved Appeals
Students must complete the SPARE Program requirements as part of their reinstatement requirements. It is at the Student Academic Appeal Committee's discretion to approve the maximum credit hours a semester allowed for reinstated students.
For questions regarding Academic Reinstatement Appeal Decision, please contact email us at AcademicRecovery@untdallas.edu.