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Section Twelve: Academic Standing
Progress toward a degree is measured by the cumulative grade point average. The scholastic records of students who fail to meet the minimum requirements as established by the faculty of the College will be submitted to the College Student Standing Committee for review and appropriate action. Normally, academic records will be reviewed at the conclusion of each regular semester.

12.1 Guidelines
* For students who have attempted 15-30 credits, or more than 30 credits in one year, the guidelines are as follows:
* Academic Warning: 1.75 to 1.99 GPA
(Letter of warning may be sent by the Student Standing Committee)
* Academic Probation: 1.50 to 1.74 GPA
(Subject to the jurisdiction of the Student Standing Committee; the student may be required to modify or restrict academic program)
* Academic Dismissal: Less than 1.50 GPA
(Readmission may be permitted on recommendation of the Student Standing Committee)
* For students who have attempted 31-60 credits or who have attempted up to 61 credits within four semesters, the following guidelines prevail:
* Academic Warning: 1.85 to 1.99 GPA
(Letter of warning may be sent by the Student Standing Committee)
* Academic Probation: 1.75 to 1.84 GPA
(Subject to the jurisdiction of the Student Standing Committee; the student may be required to modify or restrict academic program)
* Academic Dismissal: Less than 1.75 GPA

(Readmission may be permitted on recommendation of the Student Standing Committee) Students who have attempted 61 or more credits and who have a GPA between 1.85 and 1.99 may continue on probation for one semester.

12.2 Student Standing Committee

Each undergraduate school of the university has its own Student Standing Committee. The composition of these committees varies from school to school but always includes faculty. The College Student Standing Committee is advisory to the Dean of the College and is charged with the following responsibilities:

• Decisions on any departure from academic policy or curricular requirement.
• Decisions on permission to drop or withdrawal from a course after the official deadline dates.
• Determination of academic standing. The Committee recommends which students should be placed on academic warning, academic probation or academic dismissal in accordance with University guidelines. Appeals on academic dismissal may be made to the Committee when extenuating circumstances exist.

In all instances, students must submit their requests to the Committee in acceptable written form in care of the College Office, room 212 College Hall. The Committee will respond by mail. The Committee will meet throughout the academic year as the need arises and at the close of each semester.

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