Academic Standards

Graduation

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher, depending on the program, is required to receive an associate’s degree or certificate. Specific programs may require a higher program GPA for graduation. Courses numbered below 100 are excluded in the cumulative grade point average but will be included in the semester grade report beginning Spring 2000.

Probation

A student may be placed on academic probation for failure to achieve the minimum cumulative GPA required for good standing as shown below:

A student on academic probation is required to meet with his or her assigned Success Coach in the Student Success Center to discuss career and educational goals. The Success Coach may suggest a reduced number of courses to improve chances for success, a different program of study, or repeating courses previously taken with a grade of “D” or “F.” The student may wish to utilize the Academic Success Center, Room C148, for tutorial assistance.

The student must achieve at least a 2.00 GPA during the following semesters after being placed on academic probation until being placed on good standing as illustrated in the previous chart.

Suspension

Failure to achieve a 2.00 GPA will result in academic suspension from the College for one or more semesters, excluding the Summer term. An appeals procedure is available through the Judicial Board. See the Student Resolution Process Chart for more information.

Health Professions GPA Requirements

Many Health Profession programs have higher GPA requirements than the minimum 2.0 required by the College. The specific requirements are listed in the Instructional Program portion of this Catalog under the “Other Graduation Requirements” section of each health program or on the Health Profession web pages, which can be accessed at www.richland.edu/health.