Academic Standing

Academic Standing

Academic standing is based on a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) and determines the student’s eligibility for many benefits including whether the student may continue to be enrolled in the College. It is the student’s responsibility to determine and understand their academic status (good, probation, suspension, or dismissal) by checking their standing.

Good Standing – A student is in Good Standing by maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Academic Probation – A student who fails to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is placed on Academic Probation. The student may continue to enroll while on probation as long as a 2.0 semester GPA is earned.

Academic Suspension I – A student on academic probation who becomes ineligible to re-enroll is suspended from the College for not less than one long semester (the next fall or spring semester, including summer). As an option, the student may request an Academic Recovery Plan that allows the student to re-enroll with no more than seven credit hours, frequent sessions with a Senior Career Advisor, and the development of an action plan. After a student has served the first suspension, the student may continue to re-enroll by maintaining a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher. A student returning following Suspension I must consult with a Senior Career Advisor and remain on Suspension I until their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0 or higher.

Academic Suspension II – A student who does not meet the required standard for a second time and incurs a second academic suspension will be suspended for a period of one long semester (the next fall or spring semester; cannot enroll in summer sessions). A student returning from Suspension II must consult with a Senior Career Advisor to obtain permission for readmission.

Conditions of re-admission may include special requirements or restrictions. After advising, the student may be readmitted and have records reactivated by the campus Admissions and Registrar Office but remains on Suspension II until their cumulative GPA improves to 2.0.

Academic Dismissal – A student readmitted after the second suspension must maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher or be placed on academic dismissal. A student on academic dismissal must remain out of TCC for a minimum of one calendar year (12 months). At the end of the initial dismissal period, the student can petition for readmission. Conditions of readmission may include special requirements and/or restrictions.

A student returning from academic dismissal must a) schedule an appointment with the campus Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) or VPAA’s designee for readmission approval, b) consult with a Senior Career Advisor for the development of an Academic Recovery Plan, and c) visit the campus Admissions and Registrar Office for reactivation.

Transfer to TCC Following Suspension at Another College/University: A student who has been placed on academic suspension or dismissal by another college or university must meet the same criteria as TCC students. Depending on the circumstances of the suspension, the Senior Career Advisor, Admissions and Registrar Office, or Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee may require an interview and/or may direct the applicant for additional review through campus channels. Conditions of admission may include special requirements and/or restrictions.