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ACADEMICS
> PROBATION AND SUSPENSION
Probation
and Suspension Policies
Students are considered to be making
satisfactory academic progress if their cumulative grade point average
exceeds the suspension standards for their position in the following
table:
| Course
Credits |
Suspension |
Probation |
| Completed |
GPA |
GPA |
| 0.25-4.75 |
0.000-1.000 |
1.001-1.500 |
| 5.00-9.75 |
0.000-1.400 |
1.401-1.600 |
| 10.00-13.75 |
0.000-1.500 |
1.501-1.750 |
| 14.00-18.75
|
0.000-1.650
|
1.651-1.850
|
19.00-22.75
|
0.000-1.800
|
1.801-1.900 |
| 23.00-27.75 |
0.000-1.900 |
1.901-1.999 |
| 28.00 |
0.000-1.999 |
n/a |
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Students are subject to probation
or suspension at the end of any term in which their cumulative GPA
falls below the standards in the table. Regardless of the students’
cumulative grade point averages, if the grade point average for
any given term is below 1.500, students are placed on probation.
Probationary status is automatically removed at the end of any term
in which the cumulative GPA exceeds the probation standards in the
table. In addition, students are subject to suspension when they
have been on probation for one term and have not raised their grade
point average above the probation level.
The Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs reviews the academic standing
of all students at the end of Fall Term and at the end of Winter/May
Terms (considered jointly). Notification of academic probation and
suspension appears on the grade report and is sent for informational
purposes to academic advisers and the Dean of Students. Academic
probation constitutes serious warning to students that their retention
at the college is in jeopardy. During a period of probation, students
are encouraged to contact their advisers, visit the Pathways Center,
and/or meet with the Dean of Students to develop strategies for
improving their academic performance.
Students who are suspended are ineligible to enroll as degree-seeking
students for the immediately succeeding term. If and when they return
to regular status following a period of suspension, students remain
under the terms and conditions of the catalog in effect at the time
they matriculated (subject to statutory limitations for earning
a baccalaureate degree).
Suspended students wishing to seek readmission following the period
of suspension must do so by writing to the Dean of the Faculty,
stating specific reasons for seeking readmission and providing evidence
of ability to succeed in college-level studies. Students readmitted
following a period of suspension are ineligible to participate in
organized co-curricular activities (e.g., intercollegiate athletics,
student publications, student government), to work in residence
hall or Student Life programs (e.g., in residence halls or as Student
Orientation Staff), or to join in any organized student activities
related to academic programs (e.g., band, choir, speech team, etc.)
until they raise their cumulative GPA above the probation level.
Students who are readmitted after having served a suspension are
automatically dismissed if they are suspended a second time.
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Athletic
Eligibility
To be eligible
for Fall Term intercollegiate athletics, student-athletes
must successfully complete four course credits in the previous
Winter/May and Summer Terms or seven course credits in the
previous Fall, Winter/May, and Summer Terms combined. To
be eligible for Winter/May Term intercollegiate athletics,
student-athletes must successfully complete three course
credits in the previous Fall Term or seven course credits
in the previous Fall, Summer, and Winter/May Terms combined.
Student-athletes must also make satisfactory academic progress.
In order to be eligible for athletics during May Term, student-athletes
must be enrolled during May Term.
Appeal Procedures
Students may appeal suspension if they believe extenuating
circumstances have contributed to poor academic performance.
Appeal letters must be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty
and received in accordance with the deadlines stated in
the suspension notice. Appeal letters should contain specific
reasons for requesting removal of suspension status and
plans for improving academic performance. The Dean of the
Faculty, in consultation with the Assistant to the Dean
of the Faculty, academic advisers, and the Dean of Students,
will render the final appeal decision.
If appeal is granted, notification
of suspension will be removed from grade reports and transcripts,
and students will be considered to be making satisfactory
academic progress. The Dean of the Faculty reserves the
prerogative to grant appeals by placing enrollment conditions
upon students.
Dismissals cannot be appealed,
and dismissed students will not be readmitted.
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