OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and who successfully complete 67% of their attempted credits maintain satisfactory academic progress. Academic Foundations and ESL students are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress if they earn the prescribed percent of all credits attempted in a semester by attaining grades of “E” and “P”, and if their cumulative grade point average (GPA) meets the acceptable minimum standards set by the College. Students should be aware that poor grades, failures, and withdrawals from courses may adversely affect their academic standing. Students should seek personal and academic counseling immediately if their grade point averages fall below the 2.0 cumulative GPA required for graduation.

Satisfactory Standards

All students who have attempted 15 or more credits, including those enrolled in Academic Foundations courses and English as a Second Language courses, must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. 

Students must repeat all Academic Foundations and ESL courses in which a grade of “R” or “F” is earned. All students must earn 67% of credits attempted.

Students who are required to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses must maintain the prescribed grade point average (GPA) and percentage of credits attempted. 

The following grid applies to full-time students and students who have completed at least 15 credits.

 *     In cases where a “D” requires the class to be repeated.

**   After completing a term on probation, students who do not meet minimum academic standards, will be placed on Continued Probation.

Early Intervention

Students identified on Early Intervention are encouraged to seek assistance from the many Student Success Resources to support their continued success.

 Academic Probation

In any semester, students who fail to meet the College’s minimum academic standards will be placed on academic probation and are required to take no more than 14 credits. Any credits beyond this require approval from the Dean of the student’s program.

•   Students on academic probation must consult with the Advisement Office concerning course selection and academic load and should sign an academic contract prior to registration.

•   Students on academic probation may not enroll in more than 14 credits without the permission of the School Dean or Academic Program Director. Students enrolled in more than 14 credits will be notified to drop additional courses. Failure to do so will result in the College automatically dropping students from the additional courses.

Continued Probation 

Students on probation who have made some academic improvement but whose cumulative record still falls under a 2.0 GPA and/or have earned less than 67% of their attempted credits may receive the academic standing of Continued Probation.  

Academic Suspension

Students shall be monitored for academic progress each semester. Students will be suspended if they fail to meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) for two consecutive semesters. Students who have been suspended must sit out one full fall or spring semester before returning to the College and will return on academic probation. Students are required to sign an academic contract prior to registering. Failure to maintain the minimum level of academic performance will result in dismissal from the College. 

Academic Dismissal

Failure to maintain the minimum level of academic progress will result in dismissal from the College. Students will be dismissed for failing to maintain satisfactory academic progress after returning from suspension. Academic dismissals cannot be appealed. Students who are academically dismissed may return after one academic year, which is defined as two consecutive semesters -- either fall and spring or spring and fall.

Academic Appeals Procedure

Students who believe that they have not been properly evaluated in terms of academic performance may make use of the following procedure:

To appeal an academic standing decision, students must complete and submit an Appeal Form and supporting documentation to the Academic Action Appeals Committee within the timeframe specified in the notification. In considering student appeals, the Committee/School Dean will also examine the student’s entire academic record. An appeal will be granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who is the Chief Academic Officer, at the committee’s recommendation.