Academic Term Definitions
Grade Point Average (GPA)—the grade point average based upon all hours attempted during any one term at the institution based on a four-point scale
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)—the grade point average based on all hours attempted at the institution based on a four-point scale
Clear Academic Status—the status of a student whose cumulative grade point average is at or above the level required by this policy for the number of credit hours attempted at the institution
Academic Probation—the status of a student whose cumulative GPA falls below the level required by this policy for the total number of credit hours attempted at the College or the status of a student who was on academic probation the previous term and whose cumulative GPA for that semester remained below the level required by this policy for the total number of credit hours attempted at the College but whose semester GPA for that term was 2.0 or above
One Semester Academic Suspension—the status of a student who was on academic probation the previous term but who has never been suspended or who, since suspension, had achieved clear academic status and whose cumulative GPA that term was below the level required by this policy for the total number of credit hours attempted at the institution and whose GPA for that term was below 2.0
One Calendar Year Academic Suspension—the status of a student who was on academic probation the previous term and who had been previously suspended without since having achieved clear academic status and whose cumulative GPA that term remained below the level required by this policy for the total number of credit hours attempted at the institution and whose GPA for that term was below 2.0
Appeal of Suspension—the process by which an institution shall allow a student suspended for one term or one year (whether a “native” student or a transfer student) to request readmission without having to serve the suspension