Academic standings at Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College has developed academic standards to ensure students are making progress toward degree requirements.  These standards are recommended by the Faculty Senate, approved by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and enforced by the Registrar. Students are monitored each semester for their compliance with academic standards.  Students who are determined to not be meeting standards may continue their enrollment at Fort Lewis College only under specified conditions.

Academic standards for pre-baccalaureate, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students are the charge of the Academic Standards Committee. The academic standards for graduate students are the charge of the Graduate Academic Standards Committee.

Who must appeal and how to appeal?

Student type

Who must appeal

How to appeal

Deadline to appeal

Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

Students on Probation Level 3 who must re-apply for admission due to not attending for three or more semesters

Students on Academic Separation who want to resume attending classes without first qualifying for Academic Renewal

1) Apply for admission

2) Meet with Registrar's Office to discuss Academic Renewal

File appeal by Academic Standards Committee deadline for target re-entry term

File application for admission by the deadline to apply for admission for target re-entry term

File application for admission by the deadline to apply for admission for target re-entry term

Graduate Students

Academic Separation for GPA

Complete Post-Baccalaureate & Graduate Academic Separation Form

File appeal by Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Committee deadline for target re-entry term

 

Academic Standing Appeal deadlines

Deadline Date of Hearing Date of Notification of Decision
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by 5 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by 5 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 Monday, August 17, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 by 5 pm Thursday, October 8, 2026 Monday, October 12, 2026
Tuesday, January 5, 2027 by 5 pm Thursday, January 7, 2027 Friday, January 8, 2027
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 by 5 pm Thursday, March 11, 2027 Monday, March 15, 2027
Wednesday, May 19, 2027 by 5 pm Friday, May 21, 2027 Tuesday, May 25, 2027