Satisfactory Academic Progress
Student success at Laredo College (LC) is an integral and crucial component of the campus mission. For this reason, policies have been established to help ensure that all students meet academic standards and expectations for success set forth by the institution. Listed below are the Satisfactory Academic Progress policies for determining academic standing and financial aid eligibility. Students must carefully read, understand, and adhere to these policies in order to help them attain their educational goals. The policies and practices presented in this document detail and outline the expectations of successful students at Laredo College.
The primary responsibility for acceptable standards of academic student success at LC lies with the student. It is up to him/her to maintain their GPA in accordance with established academic standards. In order for students to be considered to be in good academic standing the following measures must be met. Students attending LC must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 or better to be considered in good academic standing.
- Meet GPA Requirement - Student must make sure their overall GPA is at or above 2.0.
- Complete 67% of Attempted credits - Student must complete a minimum of 67% of all attempted credits. Drops, failing grades, incompletes, and withdrawals will be counted in the 67% requirement. Developmental courses are also counted in the 67% calculation after each semester.
- Graduate within the Maximum Time Frame - Maximum time frame is the total hours financial aid will fund while in a particular degree or certificate program. Students should only take required credit hours within their degree plan.