GPA Qualifications
The College keeps students informed of their academic standing. A statement will be placed on their Grade Report if they are academically deficient and when they have regained good academic standing. Students are expected to maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average to be making normal academic progress toward graduation.
Academic Warning - Any student who fails a course or who fails to attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for any semester will receive an "Academic Warning."
Academic Probation - Students who fail to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 1.50 will be on academic probation until such time as their cumulative average is 1.50 or better. The statement "Academic Probation" will be placed on their permanent records. Generally, a student on probation is ineligible for appointive or elective office in student organizations unless the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs or his designee grants special permission. Students usually will be required to carry fewer credits than normal the following semester. Students on academic probation are required to consult with their probation counselors. Students shall be placed on probation only after they have attempted 12 semester credit hours.
Academic Suspension - Students on academic probation who fail to attain a grade point average of 1.50 will be placed on suspension only after they have attempted 24 semester credit hours. Academic suspension normally will be for one semester unless the student reapplies and is accepted for readmission to another curriculum of the College. The statement "Academic Suspension" will be placed on the student's permanent record. Students who have been informed that they are on academic suspension may submit a "Petition for Admission/Reinstatement" and a written appeal for reconsideration of their cases to the Admissions Committee. Suspended students may be readmitted after termination of the suspension period and upon formal written appeal to the Admissions Committee. The "Petition for Admission/Reinstatement" and written appeal must be submitted prior to the begin date of the desired term for re-entry.
Academic Dismissal - Students who do not maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average for the semester of reinstatement to the College when on academic suspension will be academically dismissed. Students who have been placed on academic suspension and achieve a 2.0 grade point average for the semester of their reinstatement must maintain at least a 1.50 grade point average in each subsequent semester of attendance. Students remain on probation until their cumulative grade point average is raised to a minimum of 1.50. Failure to attain a cumulative 1.50 grade point average in each subsequent semester until the cumulative GPA reaches 1.50 will result in academic dismissal. Academic dismissal normally is permanent unless, with good cause, students reapply and are accepted under special consideration for readmission by the Admissions Committee of the College. Students who have been dismissed may appeal to the Admissions Committee for readmission if they feel mitigating circumstances warrant consideration. A "Petition for Admission/ Reinstatement" and a formal written appeal should be directed to the Admissions Committee. The "Petition for Admission/Reinstatement" and written appeal must be submitted two-weeks prior to the begin date of the desired term of re-entry. The statement "Academic Dismissal" will be placed on the student's permanent record.
The College reserves the right to place students on academic probation or academic suspension where circumstances warrant.
Suspension for Lack of Progress - Two or more consecutive terms of withdrawal from all classes without successful completion of any credit courses may subject a student to academic probation and/or suspension.
