Academic Progress
COLLEGE CREDIT DIVISION
A student’s standing at Central Florida
Community College will be determined by the
relationship of hours attempted to grade points earned. To be considered
in good standing and continue successfully toward a degree, a student must
earn the grade points necessary to maintain a 2.0 (“C”) cumulative
grade point average while
at CFCC.
Grade Point Deficit
A grade point deficit
is the difference between the grade points needed for a “C” average
and the grade points earned on hours attempted. The
following examples demonstrate this concept.
It should be noted that a student can go from a
position of good standing to academic warning, probation, or suspension
within one term.
| New Student in FIRST Term |
| Grade |
Grade Points |
|
Attempted Hours |
|
Total Grade Points |
| A |
4 |
x |
3 |
= |
12 |
| B |
3 |
x |
3 |
= |
9 |
| C |
2 |
x |
3 |
= |
6 |
| D |
1 |
x |
3 |
= |
3 |
|
|
|
12 |
= |
30 |
A "C" average (equal to 2 grade points per credit hour)
must be maintained to remain in good standing. Total credits attempted, multiplied
by 2, will establish the minimum number of grade points needed. From the grade
record listed above on 12 credit hours, 12 x 2 (for a "C" average) = 24 grade
points. Since 30 grade points were earned, this student is in good standing.
| Same Student in SECOND Term |
| Grade |
Grade Points |
|
Attempted Hours |
|
Total Grade Points |
| C |
2 |
x |
4 |
= |
8 |
| D |
1 |
x |
3 |
= |
3 |
| F |
0 |
x |
4 |
= |
0 |
| F |
0 |
x |
4 |
= |
0 |
|
|
|
15 |
= |
11 |
This
student earned 11 grade points in the second term. Added to the
30 points from the first term, the student has earned 41 grade
points. For the 27 credit hours attempted (12 + 15 = 27), the
student would need 54 grade points (27 x 2) to maintain a "C" average.
Therefore, this student has a 13 grade point deficit (54 - 41 = 13) and
will be placed on academic probation.
Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension
Students with less than a 2.0 GPA shall be placed on
academic warning
if they have a grade point deficit of nine or less.
Students with less than a 2.0 GPA shall be placed on academic probation
if they have a grade point deficit of 10 or more but less than 20. These
students must schedule an appointment with a counselor for advisement
and registration.
Students with a grade point deficit of 20 or more shall be suspended for
a minimum of one full semester and then must petition the college for readmittance.
Academic Dismissal
Students returning after
suspension will be on probation. Any student who is suspended a subsequent
time will be dismissed from the college. Such a student is not eligible
to be readmitted to the college for a minimum of one full calendar year.
The student may then petition the college for possible readmission. Favorable
action is dependent upon clear written evidence of factors which indicate promise
of successful performance.
Students returning from suspension or dismissal who earn a semester GPA of
2.0 or above will not be suspended for that particular term, even though they
may have an overall deficit of more than 20 grade points. Their performance
shows promise and, if continued, will result in good academic standing. Under
these circumstances, the student will continue on academic probation.
Transferring to CFCC with Deficit Grade Points
All transfer students
will be evaluated by these standards of progress, using the same criteria
used for non-transfer students. Transfer students entering with deficit
grade points will be assigned to the appropriate category, e.g., academic
warning or probation. They will return to good standing when sufficient
grade points have been earned to achieve a “C” average.
Earning Credit While Suspended
A student while under suspension from another institution may not enroll
at CFCC, and a student while under suspension from CFCC may not earn credits
toward a degree from this institution by taking courses at another institution.
| Standards of Progress Summary |
| Academic Warning |
1-9 grade point deficit
|
| Academic Probation |
10-19 grade point deficit
|
| Academic Suspension |
20 or more grade point deficit
|
Provisions for Appeal
Any student who feels there were extraordinary circumstances that led to
a 20 or more grade point deficit may appeal his or her suspension status to the
Student Petitions and Academic Review Committee.
A student (credit, occupational or audit) who withdraws from all classes must
begin official withdrawal procedures by seeing a counselor. The college calendar
gives specific deadlines for withdrawing from college without penalty.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE STUDENTS
A student's academic standing is determined by the same method as outlined
in the section under College Credit Division. Program instructors may authorize
a student to re-enroll for one additional term if the student is suspended
after only one term. Failure to achieve satisfactory progress during the
term of re-enrollment will result in permanent suspension.
VETERANS
See section on
Veterans, for specific information.
