An Academic Warning is an official notification that your academic performance has fallen below the minimum requirements for your program. It is the first step in Nexford's academic sanction process and an early opportunity to course-correct before more serious consequences follow.
Note: This article reflects the policies in the current catalog. Learners enrolled under a previous catalog version should refer to their applicable catalog or contact Learner Success for clarification.
Why You Received an Academic Warning
An Academic Warning is issued when you fall below one or both of the following minimum standards:
Minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
| Program | Minimum CGPA |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate programs (e.g., AAS, BBA) | 2.0 |
| Graduate programs (e.g., MBA, MSDA) | 3.0 |
Minimum Course Completion Pace
Your pace is calculated by dividing successfully completed credits by total credits attempted, including failed and withdrawn courses. The minimum required increases as you progress:
Undergraduate programs
| Credits Attempted | Minimum Pace |
|---|---|
| 0--5 credits | 0% |
| 6--15 credits | 25% |
| 16--20 credits | 33% |
| 21--30 credits | 50% |
| 31+ credits | 67% |
Graduate programs
| Credits Attempted | Minimum Pace |
|---|---|
| 0--3 credits | 0% |
| 6--12 credits | 33% |
| 13--18 credits | 50% |
| 19+ credits | 67% |
What Happens During the Warning Period
You remain enrolled and are expected to continue your studies during the Academic Warning period. Your academic standing will be formally reassessed at the end of the warning period.
If your performance has not improved to meet the minimum requirements by that point, your status will be escalated to Academic Probation. Continued failure to meet requirements after Probation may result in dismissal from the University.
Time spent on an approved Leave of Absence does not count toward the warning period.
What You Should Do Now
Act immediately. The warning period is finite, and the steps you take now determine the outcome.
- Contact your Success Advisor — book a session as soon as possible to review your academic standing and build an improvement plan
- Review all assignment feedback — your instructors' comments contain specific guidance on where to improve; apply it to your next submissions
- Engage with your course instructor — use the 1:1 booking calendar in your Canvas course to get pre-submission guidance
- Use available resources — the Writing Lab, Turnitin Draft Coach, and peer mentorship are all available to support your work
- Protect your pace — avoid dropping or withdrawing from courses during this period unless absolutely necessary, as withdrawn courses count toward your attempted credits
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