Academic Probation / Suspension


Good Standing

The status of good standing is awarded to students maintaining a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher and who complete at least one course each semester/session of enrollment.

 

Academic Probation

Failure to maintain a 2.0, "C" cumulative grade-point average, will result in a student being placed on academic probation for the next semester enrolled. Students may remove themselves from academic probation by bringing their cumulative grade-point averages to a 2.0 or better.

 

Academic Suspension

Should the student earn less than a 2.0 grade-point average for two semesters of enrollment and have less than a 1.5 grade-point average for the most current semester, the  student will be placed on academic suspension.  A student on academic suspension may not register for academic courses. The suspension does not prevent enrollment in Continuing Education programs.  The length of the student’s academic suspension shall be as follows: 

First academic suspension: The student shall be eligible to re-enroll in course work after at least one long semester (Fall/Spring, 16-week) of non-attendance. The student may appeal their suspension per the Appeal Procedure described in the next section. 

Second academic suspension: The student shall be eligible to re-enroll after one year of non-attendance. The student may appeal their suspension per the Appeal Procedures described in the next section. 

Third and subsequent academic suspension: The student shall be eligible to re-enroll if academic progress has been made and the student’s GPA improved from the time of the 2nd suspension to the 3rd suspension.  If academic improvement has not been made, the student is not eligible to appeal their academic suspension until after a period of one year of non-attendance as described in the Appeal Procedure below. 

 

Appeal

A student who has been placed on academic suspension and who feels that his or her case deserves special consideration may appeal the decision by submitting a Suspension Appeal Form.  Once the Suspension Appeal Form is submitted the next steps will be as follows: 

  • First Academic Suspension: the student will meet with the appropriate Dean who may reinstate the student for one additional semester.   If re-enrollment is granted, the student will re-enter on academic probation for that one long (Fall/Spring, 16-week) semester until end of course grades determine the student's academic standing for the next semester. The Dean will work with the student to outline a plan to improve student success which may require regular tutoring sessions, frequent visits with the student’s success coach, etc. The student may also be required to enroll in an academic support program as a condition of their re-enrollment. 

  • Second Academic Suspension: The student will submit a Suspension Appeal Form which will then be reviewed by the Academic Appeals Committee which will consist of three academic administrators.  The student’s dean will serve as the committee chairperson and will convene the committee within 5 business days upon receipt of the Suspension Appeal Form. The Suspension Appeal Form must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the student plans to enroll.  Once reviewed by the Academic Appeals Committee the student will be notified of the outcome by the committee chairperson within 48 business hours of the decision. If allowed to enroll the student will be placed on academic probation for one additional long semester (Fall/Spring 16-week) until end of course grades determine the student’s academic standing for the next semester.  If not approved, the student will be required to wait one year before being allowed to enroll.  If approved to re-enroll, the student and their Dean will delineate a plan to promote student success which may include required tutoring sessions, frequent visits with the student’s success coach, or other requirements deemed necessary by the Dean or the Academic Appeals Committee. 

  • Third Academic Suspension: The student will not be allowed to enroll for one year unless academic progress has been made from the Second Academic Suspension to the Third.  After one year, the student may submit a Suspension Appeal form in order to be considered for re-enrollment.  The Academic Appeals Committee will review the form and determine whether or not the student will be allowed to be re-enrolled.  The student’s dean will serve as the committee chairperson and will convene the committee within 5 business days upon receipt of the Suspension Appeal Form. The Suspension Appeal Form must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the student plans to enroll.  Once reviewed by the Academic Appeals Committee the student will be notified of the outcome by the committee chairperson within 48 business hours of the decision.  If allowed to enroll the student will be placed on academic probation for one additional long semester until end of course grades determine the student’s academic standing for the next semester.  In addition to being placed on academic probation, the student and their dean will delineate a plan to promote student success which may include required tutoring sessions, frequent visits with the student’s success coach,  or other requirements deemed necessary by the Dean or the Academic Appeals Committee. 

*Please note that there is a separate process for students who are financial aid suspension. 

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.