1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Z The mark "Z" indicates that the student did not complete the course but did not officially withdraw. A "Z" is treated in the same manner as the "F" grade when figuring the grade point average. 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 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 1.3 1.0 .7 0.0 The grade point average is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total hours attempted. Grades are issued at the end of each quarter. It is the responsibility of each student to discuss his or her academic achievement with his or her instructor. Academic Progress, Warning, and Suspension To satisfy the minimum graduation requirements, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. The minimum cumulative grade point average needed to maintain good academic standing is also 2.0. 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, an academic progress chart outlines the minimum cumulative grade point averages needed according to the credit hours earned. Some academic programs have stricter academic progress requirements than those 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 1.0 average will not be academically suspended 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 suspended for at least one quarter. Any student on academic probation for two successive quarters who is not making satisfactory academic progress is subject to academic suspension. The academic vice president may make exceptions to the academic progress guidelines Academic Information 43 when appropriate. However, a student receiving veterans benefits who is on academic probation for two successive quarters without making satisfactory progress will be reported to the Veterans Administration. The veterans benefits for such a student will be terminated unless the student is making progress toward meeting the minimum academic requirements for graduation. 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 condi– tion for continuing at the College. 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 restric– tions that may apply to those activities. A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive financial aid. Students receiving aid should check the financial aid section of the catalog to obtain the academic progress requirements that pertain to their particular aid programs. Credit Attempted 0-30 31-60 61-90 91-135 136-170 171+ Academic Progress Chart Minimum Cumulative Minimum Cumulatative GPA for Academic GPA for Academic Probation 1.00 1.30 1.50 1.70 1.90 1.95 Warning 1.50 1.65 1.80 1.90 A student suspended for academic reasons may apply for readmission during any quarter in the regular aca– demic year following the quarter of suspension.