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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.