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Grace University - Academics
2007-2008 Grace University Catalog
Scholastic Probation and Academic Performance
Scholastic Probation
A student’s academic standing is determined by his grade point average. When a student’s grade point average drops below that specified minimum cumulative grade point average, he/she is placed on scholastic probation and may remain in school only by special permission of the Academic Review Committee.
In order to create an environment of academic responsibility and support, the following standards, classifications and requirements related to academic progress, probation and student accountability are utilized.
STANDARDS OF PROBATION
Bachelor Degrees (Traditional Undergraduate)
Hours Completed Min. Cum. GPA Academic Warning
1 - 15 hours 1.5 1.5 – 1.75
16 – 40 hours 1.75 1.75 – 1.99
41+ 2.00 2.00 – 2.25
Associate Degrees (Traditional Undergraduate)
Hours Completed Min. Cum. GPA Academic Warning
1 – 15 hours 1.5 1.5 – 1.75
16 – 30 hours 1.75 1.75 – 1.99
31+ 2.00 2.00 – 2.25
ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY CLASSIFICATIONS
Academic Alert:
- Incoming freshmen with a GPA or ACT/SAT score below admission standard set by Grace University.
- Requirements: Limited course load (12 hours), participation in academic support services and regular meetings with advisor or academic support coordinator.
Academic Warning:
- Implement in order to address the notification and support needs of pre-probationary students.
- Students in danger of academic probations based on the minimum cumulative GPA categories listed above.
- Recommendations: Increased advising and academic support resources.
Academic Probation:
- Students who fall below the minimum cum GPA for related hours that they have completed at Grace University (see above).
- Students remain at the institution but must raise their cumulative GPA within one semester (or show satisfactory academic progress within a given semester or semesters.
- Requirements: Weekly participation in academic support services (including workshops, tutoring and study sessions), as well as regular meetings with Academic Support Coordinator.
- Recommendations: Limited student employment.
Academic Suspension:
- Students who are unable to show satisfactory academic progress after one semester of academic probation.
- Requirements: Written request for readmission, as well as demonstration that the student has met any readmission requirements outlined at the time of their suspension (i.e. ESL coursework, etc…). Students would re-enter on academic probation
Appeals Process:
- Students would be required to appeal any academic discipline decision in writing within two weeks of notification. These appeals would be directed to the Academic Discipline Committee.
- Appeals would be reviewed by the Academic Review Committee.
NOTE:
* Students are responsible to monitor their grades via IQ Web.
* Notification of probationary status will be sent by the Academic Review Committee. Students on Academic Probation will receive one letter which will also include information from the Financial Aid Office pertaining to how their probationary status will affect financial aid for the duration of the probationary period (Financial Aid Warning).
* Regarding Transfer Students: If a student is admitted to Grace University on Academic Probation from another institution, we reserve the right to place the student on Academic Alert status for the first semester of study. After the first semester, their status would be reevaluated by the Academic Review Committee.
V.A. benefits are generally withheld when a veteran is placed on scholastic probation. The Title IV benefits are withheld according to the guidelines presented under the Title IV Financial Aid for Undergraduates information.
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