Academic Renewal and Standing

Academic Renewal

Students who return to the College after a separation of five years or more may petition for academic renewal. The request must be made by completing the Academic Renewal Application form and submitting it to the Admissions and Records Office.

For students who are found eligible for academic renewal, “D” and “F” grades earned prior to re-enrollment will be deleted from the cumulative and curriculum grade point average (GPA), subject to the following conditions:

• Prior to petitioning for academic renewal, students must demonstrate a renewed academic interest and effort by earning at least a 2.5 GPA in the first twelve (12) semester hours completed after re-enrollment.
• All grades received at the College will be a part of the student’s official transcript.
• Students will receive degree credit only for courses in which grades of “C” or better were earned prior to academic renewal, providing that such courses meet current curriculum requirements.
• Total hours for graduation will be based on all coursework taken at the College after re-enrollment, as well as former coursework for which a grade of “C” or better was earned, and credits transferred from other colleges or universities.
• The academic renewal policy may be used only once and cannot be revoked once approved.

Academic Standing

President’s List

A student who achieves a semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher and earns a minimum of 12 credit hours will be placed on the President’s List.

Vice President’s List

A student who achieves a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher and earns a minimum of 12 credit hours will be placed on the Vice President’s List.

Merit List

A student who achieves a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher and earns 11 or fewer credit hours will be placed on the Merit List.

Good Standing

A student who achieves a semester grade point average between 2.00 and 3.49, who is eligible to re-enroll at the College, and who is not on academic suspension or dismissal is considered to be in good academic standing.

Academic Warning

Any student who fails to attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for any semester will be placed on Academic Warning.

Academic Probation

(minimum of 12 credit hours attempted)

Any student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 1.5 will be placed on Academic Probation. A student on Academic Probation must consult with a counselor and may be limited to less than the normal academic course load in the next semester.

Academic Suspension

(minimum of 24 credit hours attempted)

Any student on Academic Probation who does not attain a 1.5 grade point average during the next semester in attendance is subject to Academic Suspension. Normally, Academic Suspension is for one semester. The statement “Academic Suspension” is placed on the student’s permanent record. The student must apply for readmission with a counselor under all circumstances of Academic Suspension. Readmission will be considered on an individual basis. If the student wishes to appeal the readmission decision, the student must appeal to the Student Admissions Appeals Committee.

Academic Dismissal

(minimum of 24 credit hours attempted)

Any student who does not maintain at least a 2.0 average for the semester following reinstatement to the College, after being on Academic Suspension, will be academically dismissed from that curriculum. A student who has been placed on Academic Suspension and who achieved a 2.0 grade point average for the semester following reinstatement must maintain at least a 1.5 grade point average in each subsequent semester of attendance. The student remains on probation until the overall grade point average reaches a minimum of 1.5. Failure to obtain a 1.5 grade point average in each subsequent semester will result in Academic Dismissal.

Academic Dismissal from the College is permanent. A student whose circumstances have changed significantly following a substantial period of time may make a written request for reinstatement to the Dean of Academic Support Services. Requests for reinstatement are considered on an individual basis by an ad-hoc Admissions Committee that is convened by the Dean of Academic Support Services. The student will be notified in writing of the Admissions Committee’s decision. A student who wishes to appeal the Admissions Committee’s decision may do so in writing to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services within 10 days of notification of the Admission Committee’s decision. The decision of the Vice President is final and may not be appealed further.

After readmission, the student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average in each semester following reinstatement or permanent dismissal from the College with no further appeal will result.