Conditional Admission

Conditional admission is extended to a select few candidates who do not present credentials clearly sufficient to justify regular admission to Fisk, but who, in other ways show promise of success. Conditionally admitted students are ordinarily restricted to a maximum of a thirteen credit- hour course load in the first semester, unless a heavier load is permitted by the Provost. In addition, the Office of the Provost or the Office of Admission may require such students to enroll in a pre-requisite academic program (Pre-College Program, summer school, targeted regular- term courses) chosen to improve the student’s chances for success at Fisk. After a semester of satisfactory performance (grade average of "C" or better), conditionally admitted students may register without restriction for subsequent semesters. While conditionally admitted students are allowed to enroll at Fisk, they may not be allowed to continue if they fail to meet any of the prescriptions contained within their official letter of admission. Standard satisfactory academic progress guidelines do not apply during the time that a student maintains conditional admission status.