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Policy on Academic Probation

Academic Standing

A student's academic standing is determined by his or her cumulative grade point average. All full- and part-time students are governed by the academic standards below.

CUMULATIVE GPA
 

Total Credits Attempted Academic  Dismissal Academic  Probation
1-15    below 1.00
16-20 below 0.80 below 1.20
21-35 below 1.20 below 1.50
36-50 below 1.50 below 1.80
51-60+ below 1.80 below 2.00

Probation/Dismissal

The academic standing of each student whose GPA falls below these cutoffs is reviewed at the end of each semester by the Academic Review Committee (deans of Arts and Sciences, Career and Technical Education, and Student and Instructional Support Services). As a result of this review, the student is placed on either academic probation or dismissal.

Students placed on academic probation will have credit limitations. The Academic Review Committee may take additional action after a careful review of the student's history. The student will remain so restricted until the GPA is above the probation cutoff.

Students placed on academic dismissal may not register for any credit or credit-equivalent course at the college for a minimum period of one fall or spring semester and must apply for reinstatement. Students wishing to appeal academic dismissal should contact the instructional dean responsible for the program in which they are enrolled.

Note: Students receiving federally backed financial assistance may be required to meet stricter academic standards to maintain their financial assistance.
 

 


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