2002-2003 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 27 K Signifies credit and accompanies courses transferred from other colleges or universities. It has no effect upon cumula- tive grade point average. NC No credit has been earned. Credit hours for which an “NC” has been earned are not used in the computation of grade point averages. NP Indicates that the student did not pass a course where the credits do not count toward the graduation requirements. Basic English and Intermediate Algebra are examples of such courses. NR Indicates that the faculty member did not submit the grade in time for it to appear on the grade card. P Indicates that the student performed satisfactory work (“C” average or better) in a course where the credits do not count toward graduation, such as Basic English or Intermediate Algebra. W Indicates that the student withdrew from the course during the second, third, or fourth week of the semester. WP Indicates that the student is passing when a course is dropped following the fourth week but before the week of final examinations. WF Used after the fourth week of the semester if the student is failing at the time of withdrawal. A “WF” is treated in the same manner as an “F” grade when figuring the grade point average. Z Indicates that the student did not complete the course but did not officially withdraw. A “Z” is treated in the same manner as an “F” grade when figuring the grade point average. Grade Points and Point Averages Cedarville University uses the “four-point system” to determine academic averages. Grade points are awarded as follows: Grade Grade Points A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- .7 F 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 semester. The student is responsible for discuss- ing 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 University recognizes that some students may have difficulty earning and/or maintaining the minimum cumulative grade point average required for good standing and for gradua- tion. To assist them, the following 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 dean of their school. First-semester freshmen who do not meet the 1.0 average usually will not be academically sus- pended 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 semester. Any student on academic probation for two successive semesters and who is not making satisfactory academic progress is subject to academic suspen- sion. Any student whose term grade point average is not above 1.0 for two successive semesters and who is not making satisfac- tory academic progress is subject to suspension. The dean of a school may make exceptions to the academic progress guide- lines when appropriate. A student receiving veterans benefits who is on academic probation for two successive semesters without making satisfac- tory 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, as well as resources available in the Academic Assistance Office, to help find solutions to aca- demic problems. Students on academic warning or probation may be required to take a special study skills course as a condition for continuing at the University. Academic warning may preclude involvement in certain university 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. 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 pro- grams. A student suspended for academic reasons may apply for readmission during any semester in the regular academic year following the semester of suspension. A student who is subject to suspension for a second time may be permanently dismissed. Minimum Cumulative GPA for Academic Warning 1.45 1.60 1.75 1.90 – – Minimum Cumulative GPA for Academic Probation 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 1.90 1.95 Academic Progress Chart Credits Attempted 0-18 19-36 37-64 65-96 97-112 113-128