1988-1989 Academic Catalog

Grade Points and Point Averages Cedarville College uses the "four-point system" to determine academic averages. Grade points are awarded as follows: Each Quarter Hour Grade Points A ~O A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 27 C+ 2.3 c 20 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- Q7 F 0.0 The grade point average is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total hours attempted. Academic Progress, Warning, and Suspension To satisfy the minimum graduation requirements, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00. The mini– mum cumulative grade point average needed to maintain good academic standing is also 2.00. The College recognizes that some students may have difficulty earning and or maintaining the minimum cumulative grade point average required for good standing and for graduation. To assist them, the following chart outlines the minimum cumulative grade point averages needed according to the credit hours earned. Credits Minimum Cumulative GPA Minimum Cumulative GPA Attempted for Academic Probation for Academic Warning 0-30 1.00 1.50 31-60 1.25 1.60 61-90 1.50 1.70 91-135 1.70 1.85 136+ 1.90 Some academic programs have stricter academic progress requirements than are listed above. Students should check aca– demic department sections of the catalog for the specific grade point requirements of their majors. Academic Information 51 Students who are not in good academic standing will be notified by the academic vice president of their standing. First-quarter freshmen who do not meet the 2.00 average will not receive offi– cial warning in order to provide some time for them to make the adjustment to college life. Any student who does not meet the minimum cumulative grade point average required for academic probation will be sus– pended for at least one quarter. Any student on academic proba– tion for two successive quarters is subject to academic suspension. The academic vice president may make exceptions to the aca– demic progress guidelines when appropriate. A student suspended for academic reasons may apply for read– mission during a quarter in the regular academic year following the suspension. Faculty members and other counselors are available to discuss student progress. The student experiencing academic difficulty should utilize these personnel to help find solutions to academic problems. Academic warning may preclude involvement in certain college activities. Students facing academic warning or probation should consult with the coaches, advisors, or directors of their activities to learn of academic requirements or restrictions that may apply to those activities. Academic progress influences the receiving of financial aid. Stu– dents receiving aid should check the financial aid section of the catalog to obtain the academic progress requirements that pertain to their particular aid programs. Repeating Courses· Grades are issued at the end of each quarter. However, first quarter freshmen receive mid-term academic warnings if their grades are "D" or "F''. It is the responsibility of each student to discuss his or her academic achievement with his or her instructor. Since some freshman students experience difficulty adjusting to the academic life, the College will recompute cumulative grade point averages when a course is repeated as long as the course in which the "D" or "F" was received is repeated before the end of the sophomore year.