Academic Suspension prevents a student from enrolling in any academic courses at BYU—Idaho for two consecutive semesters, including those offered through Continuing Education and Online Learning. The student is expected and required to return to BYU—Idaho on their next on-track semester following their term of suspension. If an off-track semester immediately follows their term of suspension, a student may choose to take Online Learning or Continuing Education courses during that semester.
Students are placed on Academic Suspension based on one or more of the following reasons:
Earned less than 1.0 Semester GPA and having previously been on Academic Probation
Earned less than 2.0 Semester GPA while on Academic Probation
Earned less than 75% Semester Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in conjunction with less than 2.0 Semester GPA and having previously been on Academic Probation
Earned less than 2.0 cumulative GPA and having previously been on Academic Probation
To lift Academic Suspension, the student must sit out for two consecutive semesters from BYU-Idaho following your suspension
Student's who fail to maintain Satisfactory Academic Standing after an Academic Suspension has been lifted will be academically dismissed. Academic Dismissal permanently restricts a student from attending BYU—Idaho. Students who wish to continue a formal education will need to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Students who are placed on Academic Suspension must withdraw from school and arrange for a tuition refund with the Bursar's Office. Academic Suspension DOES NOT relieve you of the housing contract(s) you may have signed for the upcoming semester(s). You will not be eligible to live in approved housing while you are on Academic Suspension. If you have any questions regarding your housing contract, contact the manager of your complex or the Housing & Student Living Office at (208) 496-9220.
While on Academic Suspension, you may be charged for Student Health Insurance. If you have questions concerning your student health insurance, contact Ruth Clark at (208) 496-9331.
Students on Academic Suspension are expected to return to the University after sitting out two consecutive semesters. Students who do not enroll in their next on-track semester following their Academic Suspension will be withdrawn from the University. If the student wishes to return at a future date the student will be required to apply for re-admission.
Students choosing to serve an LDS mission immediately following their Academic Suspension will not need to reapply to the University.
Students who return after their Academic Suspension is lifted will be placed on Academic Probation until they meet the requirements for Satisfactory Academic Standing.
If the student feels there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., health issues, family emergencies, etc.) that affected their ability to do well in school, you may petition your Suspension through the following steps:
Select Academic Forms from the gray task bar on the left
Select the Academic Suspension Petition link
Students with questions regarding Academic Dismissal can email srrpetitions@byui.edu or call (208) 496-1023.
Students are not required to do anything during their term of suspension. The University views the two term suspension as an opportunity for a student to evaluate their responsibilities, priorities, and personal circumstances.
While on Academic Suspension a student will have the opportunity to continue to discuss academic, graduation, and career planning with the Academic Discovery Center.
BYU—Idaho Return Checklist
Do I have a current ecclesiastical endorsement? Contact the Student Honor Office at (208) 496-9300 to get your hold resolved.
Have I contacted my satellite academic discovery center to get help with what classes I need to register for on my next semester back? The Satellite Academic Discovery Center webpage can give you the contact information you need for your advising center.
When do I need to register for classes? The Student Records and Registration webpage can give you the registration dates you need for your next upcoming semester: When can you register?
Have I signed up for housing? Contact the Housing Office at: (208) 496-9220.
The student should know what is required of them when they return to BYU-Idaho to have their Academic Probation lifted? (Requirements can be found by clicking on the Academic Probation tab)
