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Strategies to Avoid Academic Probation Are you concerned about your current Grade Point Average (GPA)? Are you wondering if you might be in jeopardy of being suspended next year? This workshop will explain the New Academic Standing Policy, what the difference is between probation and suspension, and teach you strategies to help you improve their GPA. Counselors will be available for question/answer discussion after the presentation. Monday, September 22 from 1-2pm and |
New Academic Standing Policy
Takes Effect Fall 2008
Effective Fall 2008: Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) requires all students to make satisfactory academic progress. Satisfactory academic progress is reviewed at the end of each semester/session of enrollment after a student has attempted at least 12 (cumulative) credit hours at GRCC. This policy applies to all credit students at GRCC regardless of degree status (personal interest, non-degree and degree), program of study, and financial aid status (recipients and non-recipients). Students in specific programs (both academic and support programs) at GRCC and students receiving financial aid and/or veteran’s benefits must also meet the specific academic requirements that determine continuation for these programs. Students who fail to meet the standards for Academic Progress will be placed on probation or suspension.
Once a GRCC student has attempted 12 credit hours, he/she must maintain a cumulative grade point average of not less than the following:
| Credit Hours Attempted | Minimum Cumulative GPA Required | |
| 12 - 14 | 1.50 | |
| 15 - 28 | 1.75 | |
| 29 and above | 2.00 |
Academic Probation
Students are placed on Academic Probation when they have attempted at least 12 credit hours at GRCC and have failed to meet the minimum cumulative GPA listed above. The student will be notified of probation status. Students on academic probation are required:
- To meet with an academic counselor/advisor prior to the fourth week of the semester/session following placement on academic probation. A registration hold will be placed on his/her account until he/she has met with a counselor/advisor.
- In collaboration with the counselor/advisor, the student will develop a written Success Plan. The plan may include limitations on enrollment and other forms of academic assistance.
- To obtain a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 for every semester/session.
Academic probation is removed when the cumulative GPA requirement is met.
Academic Suspension
A student on academic probation who does not achieve a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 in any subsequent semester/session will be placed on Academic Suspension. He/she will also be prohibited from enrolling in classes at GRCC for one calendar year.
If the student is academically suspended due to circumstances beyond his/her reasonable control, he/she may appeal this suspension to the Academic Probation and Suspension Committee without waiting one calendar year. The Committee’s decision is final.
Readmission for Academic Suspension
Students may petition the Academic Probation and Suspension Committee for readmission following one calendar year of nonattendance at GRCC. As a condition of readmission, if petitions are honored, students must follow the specific recommendations of the committee. Additionally, students granted readmission will be placed on Academic Probation and will be expected to maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher for subsequent semesters/sessions.
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