Academic Standing
Good Standing signifies that the student is eligible to return to the College and is on neither academic nor conduct probation. To be in good standing academically, a student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Academic Probation denotes failure to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Conditional Standing is accorded a student who has been conditionally admitted to the College, or who, after being academically excluded or dismissed, is readmitted on a conditional basis by the dean of the appropriate school.
Academic Exclusion affects those who do not meet the following minimum standards as computed at the end of each semester. Total credit hours are based on attempted hours.
- Minimum cumulative GPA for freshman students (up to 29 total credit hours) of 1.5.
- Minimum cumulative GPA for sophomore students (30 to 59 hours) of 1.8.
- Minimum cumulative GPA for junior students (60 to 89 hours) of 1.9.
- Minimum cumulative GPA for senior students (90 to 121 hours or more) of 2.0. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.
Academic dismissal results in involuntary separation of the student from the College for an extended time period for academic reasons based upon the recommendation of the appropriate dean. Students may appeal the decision to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. A student so dismissed may petition for readmission after a reasonable period of time, usually a year. Specific schools may have different requirements. Students should consult the specific school for requirements. The second academic dismissal is permanent.