Standards of Academic Progress
Academic Good Standing: Students who are not on academic probation or dismissal from the college are considered in academic good standing.
Academic Probation: Students in credit programs must maintain a program of study grade point average* (CGPA) of:
- 1.4 or better for 1-14 semester units attempted
- 1.6 or better for 15-27 semester units attempted
- 1.8 or better for 28-45 semester units attempted
- 2.0 or better for over 45 semester units attempted
*The college administration will continually assess the impact of the academic progression policy and make adjustments as necessary to the academic probation grade point average table above. It is anticipated that the program of study grade point average to remain in good academic standing will increase in the future.
Therefore, it is imperative that students meet with an academic advisor on a regular basis to discuss academic success issues and support services and carefully plan their academic program.
Note: Financial Aid Standards of Progress are different from these standards and are listed in the Student Financial Aid section of this Handbook.
Probation will be continued as long as the student fails to achieve the standard program of study GPA for the number of units attempted (see table above). Probation will be calculated at the end of each academic period. Transfer students whose program of study GPA does not meet the standard for good academic status will enroll on academic probation. Any student on academic probation will be limited in course load to a maximum of 12 units during the fall, spring and summer academic periods and must maintain a 2.0 academic period GPA or achieve good academic status. Students who do not achieve these minimums will be placed on academic suspension.
Students on academic probation are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for subsequent academic periods. Academic advisors are authorized to limit the number of units and types of courses taken by students on academic probation. Academic probation is noted on the student’s permanent record.
Academic Suspension. Academic suspension is the first involuntary separation. Academic suspension results from a student’s failure, while on academic probation, to regain good academic standing or achieve a minimum 2.0 academic period grade point average (GPA). Suspension requires the student to stay out of school for one academic period to reflect on their academic goals and level of commitment to education. Academic suspension is noted on the student’s permanent record. Students readmitted after an academic suspension will be on academic probation and must meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for classes.
Academic Dismissal. Academic dismissal is a subsequent involuntary separation imposed upon a student who, having been previously suspended from the College and readmitted, fails to regain good academic status or achieve a minimum 2.0 academic period grade point average (GPA). Academic dismissal requires the student to stay out of school for one full calendar year to reflect on their commitment to education and to make any necessary changes to facilitate future success. Academic dismissal is noted on the student’s permanent record. Students readmitted after being academically dismissed will be on academic probation and must meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for classes. Guidelines for Reinstatement from Academic Dismissal.
Notes:
- Students on academic suspension or dismissal are eligible to enroll in CCP and avocational courses.
- Financial Aid Standards of Progress are different from these standards and are listed in the Student Financial Aid section of this Handbook.
- Students attending Palm Beach State as “Transient Students” (see Catalog for full definition) must adhere to the Code of Conduct and Disciplinary regulations.