Standards of Academic Progress
To promote academic progress, the following standards are applied to all students who have attempted at least 12 credit hours. GPAs and credit hours referred to in the next column include grades earned in college credit classes, plus developmental and remedial courses, and may differ from the semester grade report and transcript GPA. For Standards of Academic Progress, this will be referred to as the “SOAP GPA.” Standards of progress for financial aid may be different. See standards of progress for recipients of financial aid.
| Status |
Standard |
Result |
| Academic Caution |
Attempted 12 or more credit hours and cumulative SOAP GPA of less than 2.0 |
Must develop success strategies with assigned counselor prior to their next registration. |
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While on caution, if semester SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above, and cumulative SOAP GPA is less than 2.0, student remains on caution. |
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If cumulative SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above, student is in good standing. |
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| Academic Probation |
While on caution, cumulative and semester SOAP GPA are less than 2.0. Student placed on academic probation |
Review and refine success strategies with assigned counselor prior to their next registration. |
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If semester SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above and cumulative SOAP GPA is less than 2.0, student remains on probation. |
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If cumulative SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above, student is in good standing. |
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| Academic Suspension |
While on probation, cumulative and semester SOAP GPA are less than 2.0 |
One semester suspension. Required success strategies upon return. |
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If semester SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above and cumulative SOAP GPA is less than 2.0, student remains on probation. |
Appeal process available for students with SOAP GPA of 1.50 or higher. |
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If cumulative SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above, student is in good standing. |
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| Academic Dismissal |
First semester after returning from suspension, cumulative and semester SOAP GPA are less than 2.0 |
Dismissal for two semesters and one summer (one academic year). Must petition for reinstatement. If granted, student returns on probation status. |
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If semester SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above and the cumulative SOAP GPA is less than 2.0, student remains on probation. |
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If cumulative SOAP GPA is 2.0 or above, student is in good standing. |
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Example GPA Calculation (Standards of Academic Progress)
| Course |
Letter Grade |
Grade Point Value |
|
Credit Hours |
|
Grade Points |
| COM-101 |
B |
3 |
x |
3 |
= |
9 |
| PSY-101 |
D |
1 |
x |
3 |
= |
3 |
| MTH-095* |
C |
2 |
x |
4 |
= |
8 |
| BIO-111 |
A |
4 |
x |
4 |
= |
16 |
| IMS-101 |
F |
0 |
x |
3 |
= |
0 |
| Totals* |
|
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17 |
|
36 |
* Since developmental and remedial courses are included in the GPA calculation for Standards of Academic Progress, dividing 36 grade points by 17 credit hours gives a GPA of 2.118.
These standards (1) clearly define academic progress at the college; (2) offer the student assistance in setting realistic goals; and (3) outline the role and responsibility of students and college personnel in promoting academic success.
Good Standing — Students with a cumulative SOAP GPA of 2.0 or higher and students who have attempted fewer than 12 credit hours are in good standing.
Academic Caution — Students who have attempted 12 or more credit hours and have earned less than a 2.0 cumulative SOAP GPA will be placed on caution and be required to participate in identifying success strategies with a counselor prior to their next registration. This may include enrollment in COL-101. Students who earn a 2.0 or above semester SOAP GPA while on caution will continue on caution. Students who earn a 2.0 or above cumulative SOAP GPA will be in good standing.
Academic Probation — Students enrolled on academic caution who earn a cumulative and semester SOAP GPA of less than 2.0 are placed on academic probation. These students will continue to participate in success strategies developed with a counselor prior to their next registration. Students on probation who earn a 2.0 or above semester SOAP GPA will continue on probation. Students who earn a 2.0 or above cumulative SOAP GPA will be in good standing.
Academic Suspension — Students enrolled on academic probation who earn a cumulative and semester SOAP GPA of less than 2.0 are placed on academic suspension. These students will be suspended from the college for one semester. Suspended students with a cumulative SOAP GPA of 1.50 or higher may see their counselor regarding the suspension appeals process. Upon returning, students must participate in developing success strategies with a counselor prior to re-enrolling. Students who earn a 2.0 or above semester SOAP GPA will continue on probation. Students who earn a 2.0 or above cumulative SOAP GPA will be in good standing.
Academic Dismissal — Students who return to the college after a suspension and earn a cumulative and semester SOAP GPA of less than 2.0 will be dismissed for one academic year (summer/fall/spring or spring/fall/summer). After this dismissal period, these students must petition for reinstatement. If reinstated, students will be placed on academic probation. Upon returning, students who earn a 2.0 or above semester SOAP GPA will continue on probation. Students who earn a 2.0 or above cumulative SOAP GPA will be in good standing.
Early Warning Support System
The Early Warning Support System assists students who are encountering academic difficulties. Its goal is to help students be successful in their course work. Early in each semester, teaching faculty identify students who are experiencing poor progress and/or attendance problems. The identified students receive a letter from the dean of Student Success encouraging students to seek discussions with the referring instructor or a member of the counseling faculty regarding the situation. Many times strategies for improvement can be agreed upon with very positive outcomes.