Definition
The institutional equivalent of being fired from being a student, occurring when GPA falls too low for too long despite probationary warnings. The final stop on the academic failure train before expulsion from the university entirely.
Example Usage
After three semesters on academic probation with a 1.2 GPA, Jake faced academic dismissal and had to sit out a full year before reapplying.
Origin
Formalized in 20th-century university policies as student enrollment became more regulated
Fun Fact
About 30-40% of students who are academically dismissed and later readmitted actually go on to graduate, suggesting redemption arcs are possible.
Source: University registrar and student conduct policies
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