Academic Standing

Posted on September 8, 2022

GCC focuses considerable attention on ensuring students’ academic success. The academic standing policy is the criteria by which the College evaluates academic progress. The College recognizes that various obstacles may interfere with making satisfactory academic progress, and the academic standing policy also provides a warning system to alert and respond to students who experience academic difficulty. The categories of academic standing follow:

Status Criteria Impact Recommendation/Requirement
Good Standing Both a cumulative GPA and a term GPA of 2.00 or above. No action required
Academic Review Either a cumulative GPA or a term GPA under 2.00 at the end of the term, or both under 2.00 and not previously on Academic Review. First level of warning of academic difficulty. No action by college; however the eligibility for financial aid and scholarships may be affected. Please refer to the Financial Aid and Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress section in the catalog. Meet with a Success Coach in the Advising Center to assess status and create a success plan.

Possible reduction in credit load, work hours and/or co-curricular activities; referral to campus and community resources as needed.
Academic Probation Both a cumulative GPA and a term GPA for current term under 2.00 and previously on Academic Review for one term. Second level of warning of academic difficulty.  The eligibility for financial aid and scholarships is affected. Must meet with assigned Success Coach regularly.

Reduction in academic load, work hours and/or co-curricular activities advised.
Academic Suspension Both a cumulative GPA and a term GPA under 2.00 and a cumulative GPA lower than the previous term. Precluded from enrollment for one full fall or spring term. In the case of academic suspension from spring grades, students will not be withdrawn from summer I classes but will be prohibited from summer II. Students attending GCC on an F-1 Visa must contact the International Student Advisor. Following a full semester break, must appeal to the Director of Advising or designee for reinstatement for readmission.
Academic Probation Continued Status provided upon return from Academic Suspension. Specific to each student. Must meet terms outlined during appeal process.
Academic Dismissal Both a cumulative GPA and a term GPA under 2.00 and a cumulative GPA lower than the previous term, and previously on academic suspension. Precluded from future enrollment.

GCC recognizes that unusual circumstances may affect any of the academic standing actions described above. Students may request a review of their individual circumstances to determine if they warrant additional action by contacting the Director of Advising. Students receiving federal financial aid should refer to the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress or the Financial Aid Information section of the student handbook. Please be advised that different rules exist when considering status related to the College’s Academic Standing rules and those for Financial Aid’s Satisfactory Academic Progress.

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