The Non-Matriculated Provisional Studies (NM-PVST) option is a retention-minded option that is intended to give academically dismissed undergraduates a second chance, and help them get back on track to resume their pursuit of an undergraduate degree at Drexel by: 

• Limiting maximum course loads (two courses per term, maximum) 
• Imposing strict academic progress goals 
• Designing a plan of study geared toward improving their cumulative GPA to a 2.00 within three consecutive terms—provides an opportunity for NM-PVST students to achieve “Good Academic Standing” and be accepted into another degree program*

*Students may only be reinstated into the NM-PVST option through Goodwin College and will be required to maintain frequent contact with their academic advisor. Acceptance into a degree program is at the discretion of the college offering the intended program.  

Non-Matriculated Reinstatement Criteria 

• Non-matriculated applicants may not be active students in “good standing” or otherwise enrolled in a degree program at Drexel University 
• A NM-PVST applicant will have been dismissed from Drexel, but within range to improve their cumulative GPA to a minimum of 2.00 within 3 consecutive terms, assuming maximum term grade point averages of 3.00 
• Applicants can take no more than two courses (maximum) per quarter 
• Applicants must have completed all Drexel courses with a valid letter grade. Any incomplete or in-progress grades must be resolved before reinstatement through Provisional Studies can be considered 

Readmission for Non-Matriculated Students 

Undergraduate non-matriculated students may not be readmitted to Goodwin College as non-matriculated if the student: 

• Has more than 24 institutional credits 
• Maintained a 1.99 or lower cumulative GPA 
• Maintained a 1.99 or lower term GPA 
• Has student holds (e.g., billing) that will impede readmission 
• Was dismissed due to academic dishonesty or any misconduct that violates the University’s Student Code of Conduct 

Undergraduate non-matriculated status (particularly for students intending to pursue matriculation) is a probationary status. An “Academically Dismissed” decision for non-matriculated students shall be viewed as a strong indication of academic apathy and/or the student’s inability to handle college-level work.

Students may appeal the decision in writing by sending a letter to the Senior Director, Degree Completion Programs for Goodwin College. These appeals will be considered at the earliest possible opportunity for readmission into the non-matriculated program. However, students may not be considered for readmission for the term in which they were academically dismissed and will likely miss at least one term of school.