Academic Standing
Academic standing will be established once you have completed 12 college credit hours. Academic standing is determined at the end of each semester when an evaluation is made of your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
To be in good scholastic standing, you must maintain a 2.0 GPA. The grades posted on your transcript are a permanent record and will always be a part of your academic history. Grades can affect your eligibility for admissions to a specialized program, transferability to another college or university, or qualifications as an applicant for employment.
If you have completed 12 college credit hours and your cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0, then the following applies
Probation: Probation I
Students with a cumulative GPA less than 2.0 and who have 12 or more credit hours completed will be placed on academic probation. Probation means you can still enroll at the College but are not in good standing and a hold will be placed on your registration. Students will receive correspondence from the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention outlining student support options and contact information for Retention Case Managers. Additionally, a registration hold is placed on the student's account. Removal of the registration block requires completion of two sequential steps: 1) completion of a web-based learning assessment and 2) a visit with a Retention Case Manager. Though not required, students are also encouraged to meet with their program/academic advisor before registering for courses. Students with less than 24 semester credit hours will be required to meet with their academic advisor.
Second Warning: Probation II (continued probation)
Students who continue on academic probation for more than one semester and complete 13 credit hours or more and have less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA will continue to be on probation. Continued probation means you can still enroll at the College but are still not in good standing. Students will receive correspondence from the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention outlining next steps. As with Probation I, a registration hold is placed on the student's account. Again, removal of the registration block requires completion of two sequential steps: 1) completion of a web-based learning assessment and 2) a visit with a Retention Case Manager. Though not required, students are again encouraged to meet with their program/academic advisor before registering for courses. Students with less than 24 semester credit hours will be required to meet with their academic advisor.
Suspension
Students who fail to raise their GPA above 2.0 after two semesters will then be subject to academic suspension. Suspension students will receive correspondence from the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention outlining next steps. Additionally, a registration hold is placed on the student's account. If you are placed on academic suspension and desire to register for courses, you must appeal utilizing the Academic Suspension Appeal form. Removal of the registration block requires completion of six sequential steps:
- Retrieve the form from the Registrar's Office.
- Complete a web-based learning assessment.
- Visit a Retention Case Manager.
- Visit your Program Advisor/Chair.
- Visit your Academic Dean.
- Submit the completed appeal form to the Registrar's Office.
Transfer Student Appeal for Admission
If you are transferring from another college or university on scholastic suspension, you may appeal for admission by utilizing the academic suspension appeal form available at the Registrar's Office. Removal of the registration block requires completion of six sequential steps:
- Retrieve the form from the Registrar's Office.
- Complete a web-based learning assessment.
- Visit a Retention Case Manager.
- Visit your Program Advisor/Chair.
- Visit your Academic Dean.
- Submit the completed appeal form to the Registrar's Office.
Note: If you are an International Student with an F1 or M1 Visa, this option is not available (see the International Students section of the Catalog).