Academic Dismissal
Students with cumulative grade-point averages that have fallen below probation levels are academically dismissed for one semester and asked to reconsider and re-evaluate their career plans. Students who sit out for one semester may petition for reinstatement. Reinstatement forms are available in the Admissions and Records Office. Each reinstatement form is considered individually by the Dean of Enrollment Management/Registrar.
Students reinstated at the College are placed on probation for one semester and must show academic improvement to continue taking classes. Until the Academic Dismissal status is lifted, the students course load is limited to 6 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours during midterm and summer sessions. If no improvement is shown after three academic semesters, the student will not be eligible to re-enroll at the college for at least one year.
Students are placed on academic probation because of exceedingly low grades. A student's academic work is evaluated on cumulative hours attempted as illustrated in the Probation and Dismissal chart listed below.
The Probation and Dismissal Chart is based on a student's cumulative grade point average, including all previous college work.
Students will be permitted to enroll on probation as long as their cumulative G.P.A. does not fall below the probation requirements. Once a student's cumulative G.P.A. falls below probation requirements, the student will be academically dismissed for one semester. After sitting out for one semester, students may petition for reinstatement. Reinstatement forms are available in the Admissions Office.
Restrictions are enforced if a student is allowed to re-enroll after their third academic dismissal.
Summary Chart of Academic Probation and Dismissal
|
Cumulative Hours
Attempted
|
Hours Attempted
1 - 15
|
Hours Attempted
16 - 30
|
Hours Attempted
31 – 45
|
Hours Attempted
46 - 64
|
| In Good Standing |
1.80 and Above
|
1.80 and Above
|
1.80 and Above
|
2.00 and Above
|
| Probation |
1.79
|
1.00 - 1.79
|
1.50 - 1.79
|
1.60 - 1.99
|
| Dismissal |
|
.99 and Below
|
1.49 and Below
|
1.59 and Below
|