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POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES
 
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Policy Title: Academic Probation and Suspension 6.15
Responsible Division: Student Services  
Date Approved: January 2003  
 

The Academic Probation and Suspension Policy applies only to students enrolled in curriculum programs.

Academic Probation
 

Level 1 - Degree, diploma and certificate seeking students performing below a 2.0 grade point average in the previous semester will be placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation will work with his/her advisor to develop an academic plan and/or will be directed into specialized coursework.

Level 2 - Degree, diploma and certificate seeking students who have not attained a 2.0 grade point average for two consecutive terms will be required to review and modify their academic plans with their advisor,. Additionally, they may be required to limit their semester course load, and will be advised to register for ACA 118 if they have not already done so. A student placed on academic probation will not be permitted to preregister for the following term.


Academic Suspension
  Probationary students who have not attained a 2.0 grade point average for three consecutive terms and have a cumulative G.P.A. of below 2.0 will be suspended for one semester.
 

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