Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students who earn a cumulative GPA at the end of a semester of less than 2.0 are placed on academic probation. The semester GPA is calculated according to the College’s grading system and grade point formula found in sections Grading System and Grade Point Average (GPA) of the college catalog.
Students who are placed on academic probation must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA the following term of attendance to remove themselves from probation. Students who fail to earn a 2.0 GPA while on probation are subject to academic suspension. A student who receives an academic suspension may apply for re-admission after one full term. During the first semester of enrollment after academic suspension, a student is placed on academic probation.
Overall GPA must be 2.0 or better before graduation can occur. Graduation grade point average is calculated only on those courses required for graduation. When a course is taken more than once, the final attempt will be used in calculating the grade point average for graduation.
NOTE: Students enrolled in the Health Services and Nursing programs should refer to the specific academic requirements for these programs.
NOTE: Students enrolled in the Health Science programs must meet continuous semester academic progression requirements as outlined in the Course Progress or Competitive Selection sections of the catalog. Students who fail to earn a program-defined satisfactory grade in any course and cannot complete the program with their cohort, must submit a written petition to the Dean of Health Sciences for approval to be readmitted or to enter the selection process a second time. Alternatively, students may apply immediately to other School of Health Science competitive selection programs, provided competitive selection requirements for those programs have been met.
Students enrolled in the Registered Nursing (RN) or Practical Nursing (PN) programs must meet continuous semester academic progression requirements as outlined in the Course Progress or Competitive Selection sections of the catalog. Students who fail to earn a program-defined satisfactory grade in any course required for their selected program will not be allowed to continue in the program and must withdraw from the program. As of Fall 2022: a student who is unsuccessful in any nursing course, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, will only be allowed one (1) re-entry to the Associate Degree of Nursing or Practical Nursing programs. In order to be readmitted, a student must complete the Request for Readmission Form and submit it to the Associate Degree of Nursing or Practical Nursing Program Director. It is recommended that students take one (1) semester off before readmission to the program, but no longer than two (2) semesters. Any student not returning within two (2) semesters must reenter the competitive selection process for the Associate Degree of Nursing or Practical Nursing program and is not guaranteed a seat. Reentry is not automatic and is also dependent on the availability of space in the requested course.
Students should refer to specific procedures and requirements for all Health Science and Nursing programs before entering and throughout completion progression (See Course Progression)