Academic Standing Policy and Procedures

Academic Warning, Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Academic Dismissal

Policies

Academic Warning

A student with an earned term Grade Point Average (GPA) that is less than 2.000 regardless of the student’s cumulative GPA will be placed on Academic Warning. Students on Academic Warning are still considered to be in good standing. A Success Coach or TRIO Advisor may reach out prior to any further registration activity. Students will be removed from Academic Warning if their term GPA is at least 2.000 the next semester or term.

Academic Probation

A student with a cumulative GPA that is less than 2.000, according to the table below, will be placed on academic probation. Students on Academic Probation shall meet an assigned Success Coach or TRIO Advisor who will determine the appropriate course load and number of mandatory meetings.  A hold will be placed on the student’s account. Students will be removed from Academic Probation if their cumulative GPA is at least 2.000 at the of the next semester or term.

Academic Suspension

A student with a cumulative GPA within the range in the table below will be placed on Academic Suspension. All courses for the next semester or term will be dropped and a hold will be placed on the student’s account. Students will be given the opportunity to appeal Academic Suspension in order to remain enrolled.

Students will be removed from Academic Suspension if their cumulative GPA at the end of the next semester or term is above the cumulative GPAs listed above depending on attempted credit hours.

Academic Dismissal

A student who has been on Academic Probation or Academic Suspension and has not made progress in improving the student’s cumulative GPA (no increase and/or a decreased GPA) for three consecutive semesters will be academically dismissed. Academically dismissed students are eligible to reapply after two academic semesters (summer term excluded).

Procedures

Academic Warning

Students on Academic Warning are in good standing but have had recent academic difficulties. A Success Coach or TRIO Advisor may contact the student by the end of the fourth week of the semester to arrange a meeting to discuss challenges.

Academic Probation

An Academic Probation hold will be placed on the student’s record. The hold will remain until the student meets with a Success Coach or a TRIO Advisor.

A student on Academic Probation shall meet with an assigned Success Coach or a TRIO Advisor who will determine the required number of meetings. A student on Academic Probation shall meet with an assigned Success Coach or a TRIO Advisor, who will determine the required number of meetings for the semester. There will be at least two meetings: one during the third or fourth week of the semester, and one prior to the eighth week of the semester. Additional meetings will occur based on the specific needs of the student, but at any time, a student on Academic Probation can request a meeting when support and guidance is needed for academic success.

Students on Academic Probation for a second consecutive term are not permitted to carry a load of more than 12 credit hours during the upcoming term. Students on academic probation for a second consecutive term, they are not permitted to carry a load of more than 12 credit hours during the upcoming term. If a student is already registered, they must reduce their class load as necessary.

Academic Suspension Appeal Process

The following steps are required to be completed in order for a student to be removed from Academic Suspension.

• Students must complete the Academic Suspension Appeal Form before the deadline relevant to the semester they wish to return.
• After completing and submitting the Academic Suspension Appeal Form, students will meet with the Academic Standing Committee in-person. The Academic Standing Committee will decide whether or not to grant the appeal.
• Upon a successful first appeal, students will be enrolled and be required to take and pass with an 80% or better FYEX 0990.
• Throughout the semester, students will be required to meet with an assigned Success Coach or TRIO Advisor. The number and frequency of the meetings will be determined by the student and their Success Coach/TRIO Advisor.

A student may appeal a maximum of two times before being Academically Dismissed. 

Deadline for Academic Suspension Appeal

• Fall Semester - August 1
• Spring Semester - January 1
• Summer Term - June 1

Academic Dismissal Appeal

Students who wish to return after being academically dismissed are required to complete the Academic Suspension Appeal Process by the Monday before the first day of the semester/term.