The minimum cumulative grade point average required by the University for awarding the baccalaureate or associate degree is 2.00 for all degree level work taken by the student as part of an approved program of study. The GPA is computed by dividing the total number of hours attempted into the total number of quality points earned (see Grading System) except for credit hours in courses for which the student received a of “W” or “I”, (see Adjusting Class Loads). Any enrolled student who meets the minimum academic requirements is in good academic standing at the University.
Probationary status will be incurred by the student who fails to meet the standards listed below in any term.
| 0-14 quality hours attempted | No minimum GPA |
| 15-29 quality hours attempted | Not less than a 1.4 cumulative average |
| 30-50 quality hours attempted | Not less than a 1.7 cumulative average |
| 51-67 quality hours attempted | Not less than a 1.9 cumulative average |
| above 67 quality hours attempted | Not less than a 2.0 cumulative average; and satisfactory completion of all developmental or remedial courses |
At the end of the next term of enrollment, a student on academic probation who has failed to attain either the above cumulative standard or a 2.0 GPA for that term will be suspended. The first suspension may be appealed. If successfully appealed, the student must either earn a semester GPA of at least 2.00 or achieve the cumulative GPA required for the number of credit hours attempted as outlined in the preceding chart. Students failing to meet one of these standards must sit out for one semester, excluding summer sessions. Students must apply for re-admission for the semester in which they plan to return to the University.
A student who believes that extenuating circumstances contributed to his/her suspension may appeal the case to the University’s Review Committee on Suspension and Readmission. To appeal, the student must explain those circumstances on a form submitted to the Chairperson of the Review Committee on Suspension and Readmission immediately after receiving notification of suspension.