2.08 - Academic Standing Policy

Purpose

To define how academic standing at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is determined. For information on “Satisfactory Academic Progress” required to maintain financial aid, refer to Policy 2.06 (Satisfactory Academic Progress).

Definitions

Academic Probation: A student whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.0.

Academic Dismissal: A student on academic probation whose cumulative grade point average is below 1.59.

Policy Statement

Students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 are placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation are strongly advised to limit credit hours to nine (9) during fall and spring semesters and three (3) credit hours during midterm and summer sessions.

Students on academic probation that have attempted 16 or more credit hours with a cumulative GPA below 1.60 are academically dismissed from KCKCC for one entire fall or spring semester. Note: cumulative GPA does not include non-credit bearing courses or wellness courses. Students who are academically dismissed must submit a request for reinstatement. Reinstatement forms are available in the Student Success Center and the Dean of Enrollment Management makes the decision.

Students reinstated at the college are placed on probation for one semester and must show academic improvement to continue taking classes. Students transferring to KCKCC are subject to the same probation and dismissal policies.