Academic Probation
Students on Academic Alert whose comprehensive semester grade point average or cumulative
grade point average is below 2.0 in their next enrollment term are placed on Academic Probation.
Students on Academic Probation whose comprehensive semester grade point average in their next
enrollment term is 2.0 or higher, but whose cumulative grade point average remains below 2.0,
remain on Academic Probation.
Academic Probation is a serious warning to students that they are not making satisfactory academic
progress and that they may be placed on Academic Suspension if their record does not improve.
Students on Academic Probation must have the approval of an Academic Advisor or Counselor for
subsequent enrollments or enrollment changes while on Academic Probation. Students’ enrollment
may be restricted to certain courses, or to a limited number of courses, as a condition of Academic
Probation status.
Academic Suspension
Students on Academic Probation whose comprehensive semester grade point average in their next
enrollment term is below 2.0 are placed on Academic Suspension.
Students on Academic Suspension are prohibited from enrolling in the next semester. A student may
petition for permission to enroll part-time to the Academic Standards Committee or to an Academic
Advisor or Counselor authorized by the Academic Standards Committee to hear such petitions. If a
student’s petition is approved, the student is placed on Suspension Probation.
Suspension Probation
Students returning to the College after a period of Academic Suspension or Academic Dismissal, and
students who successfully petition to enroll from Academic Suspension are placed on Suspension
Probation. Students on Suspension Probation must meet with an Academic Advisor or Counselor
before re-enrolling. These students’ enrollment may be restricted to certain courses, or to a limited
number of courses, as a condition of Suspension Probation status.
Academic Dismissal
Students on Suspension Probation whose comprehensive semester grade point average in their next
enrollment term is below 2.0 are placed on Academic Dismissal and are prohibited from enrolling
for two calendar years. Students are subject to Academic Dismissal each enrollment term the
comprehensive semester grade point average is below 2.0, until achieving Good Academic Standing.
Academic Dismissal is final and cannot be appealed.
Re-enrollment Following Academic Dismissal
A student returning to the College after a period of Academic Dismissal must petition the appropriate
Divisional Dean in writing by letter or email. If reinstated, the student will be placed on Suspension
Probation.
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