This information is intended for upper-division students whose primary major is in the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy (COSSPP). It applies to COSSPP students who were academically dismissed from Florida State University in any previous semester and are exploring options to improve their FSU GPA to a 2.000 or higher with the goal of applying for readmission.
Updated August 4, 2026: Beginning Fall 2026, the University of Florida Flexible Learning Program has transitioned to the UF GatorFlex Program. Students seeking to resolve an FSU GPA deficiency through correspondence coursework should review the information below for guidance on participating in the UF GatorFlex Program.
How to Resolve a GPA Deficiency
A GPA deficiency reflects that an undergraduate student lacks the number of quality points (grade points) to achieve an average 2.0 FSU GPA.
To rectify this deficiency, the student must enroll in enough letter-graded course credit hours and earn grades high enough to regain the 2.0 FSU GPA.
Courses graded on an S/U basis and non-FSU courses (except UF GatorFlex – see below) do not count towards FSU GPA points and do not address the deficiency.
Information about your GPA deficit and how many credit hours or correspondence courses will be needed to resolve it may be obtained by reviewing the dismissal notification sent to you by the Office of Academic Affairs to your FSU student email account or by contacting cosspp-academic-dean@fsu.edu .
Take Classes via UF’s GatorFlex Program (Available Beginning Fall 2026)
The primary method for improving your FSU GPA while on academic dismissal is through approved correspondence coursework: You will need to take courses through the University of Florida’s GatorFlex program and return grade reports (not transcripts) to the FSU Registrar for posting to your records. Once you earn enough grades high enough to return your FSU cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher, you may consider applying for readmission to FSU.
NOTE: UF’s GatorFlex program (also known as “UF Flexible Learning” or “Correspondence Courses”) is the only method accepted by FSU for decreasing your quality point deficit through coursework. Taking courses through any other institution or program and transferring them back to FSU (transient coursework) or earning credit through exams (e.g. CLEP) will not impact your FSU GPA or FSU academic standing.
How does UF GatorFlex work? (Beginning Fall 2026)
A list of available courses on the UF GatorFlex Program website.
You cannot take a class through GatorFlex to improve your FSU GPA if you have ever taken and passed it at any institution with a D- grade or higher.
After completing the class(es) and receiving your final grade(s), request a Grade Report (not a UF transcript) to be sent to FSU’s Office of Admissions and Records.
Important Information (different than the old UF Flexible Learning Program):
- Rolling enrollment and a 6–16‑week completion window make it ideal for non‑degree students completing general‑education requirements and working adults building in‑demand skills at their own pace.
- Enrollment is not guaranteed. GatorFlex has limited enrollment capacity in each course.
- GatorFlex has registration and enrollment deadlines. Check their website dates and deadlines.
- Students may not take more than 2 GatorFlex courses in per 16-week window.
- The final course grade is issued by the instructor. A minimum of 6 weeks is required before a final grade can be issued.
For more information about UF’s GatorFlex Program, please review their website or contact their office directly for more details at (352) 392-1711.
Additional Questions About Academic Dismissal?
Please visit our page here regarding academic dismissal policies and procedures.