1991-1992 Academic Catalog

48 Academic Information Grade Points and Point Averages Cedai:ville College uses the "four-point system" to determine academic averages. Grade points are awarded as follows: Each Quarter Hour A A- B+ B B- C+ c C- D+ D D- F Grade Points 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 L3 LO 0.7 0.0 The grade point average is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total hours attempted. The research assistance provided by the library staffcan help students complete required writing assignments. Academic Progress, Warning, and Suspension To satisfy the minimum graduation requirements, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00. The minimum 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. Credit Minimum Cumulative GPA Attempted for Academic Probation 0-30 LOO 31-60 1.25 61-90 91-135 136+ 1.50 1.70 1.90 Minimum Cumulative GPA for Academic Warning 1.50 1.60 1.70 1.85 Some academic programs have stricter academic progress requirements than are listed above. Students should check academic department sections of the catalog for the specific grade point requirements of their majors. 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 LOO average will be academically suspended in order to pro– vide 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 suspended for at least one quarter. Any student on academic probation for two successive quarters is subject to academic suspension. The academic vice president may make exceptions to the academic progress guidelines when appropriate. A student suspended for academic reasons may apply for readmission during any quarter in the regular academic year following the quarter of 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. Students on academic warning or probation may be required to take a special study skills course as a condition for continuing at the College.