Academic Standards
The minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) standard for all attempted courses is 2.0. Students are considered “in good standing” if they meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, are eligible to re-enroll at the College, and are not on academic probation or suspension.
A student who fails to achieve the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 may be placed on academic probation. Standards are available in official publications such as the College Catalog and in the Student Success Office. Semester and cumulative attempted hours are located on the unofficial and official transcripts. Attempted hours are also used to calculate Satisfactory Academic Progress to qualify for federal and state financial aid.
Failure to achieve a cumulative 2.00 GPA in the subsequent semester after being placed on Academic Probation may result in Academic Suspension (dismissal from the College) for one or more semesters, excluding the summer term.
A student may appeal following the Student Grievance Policy (4.15.3).
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 of 2.0 required for good standing.
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 S134, 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.
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 Informal Grievance Process and the Formal Appeal Process. Information on both processes is available on the Richland website.
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.