Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

Academic Program 79
Student Classification
Classification is based upon cumulative hours earned, as follows:
Freshman.......................... 0-23 semester hours earned
Sophomore .................... 24-55 semester hours earned
Junior ............................. 56-87 semester hours earned
Senior ......................... 88-124+ semester hours earned
Academic classification in each major is based only on hours required for
graduation.
Academic Standing/Probation
Students are given every assistance and encouragement to perform their
academic work in a satisfactory manner. However, a student whose grade-point
average falls below a 2.0 will be placed on academic probation and the student
will be notified.
Academic probation carries the following restrictions:
1. The student must carry a reduced course load of not more than 16
semester hours.
2. The student may be required to participate in remedial or developmental
studies as deemed advisable by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
3. The student must attend all scheduled classes.
Each student’s progress will be monitored during the period of academic
probation. If students remain on academic probation for two consecutive
semesters, they are subject to academic suspension from the college. Students
who earn less than 1.0 GPA in a given semester may be subject to immediate
suspension. Students who have been suspended may apply for readmission
after one semester. If readmitted, they will be placed on academic probation. If
good standing is not achieved within a year after readmission, students may be
academically dismissed. Academic dismissal implies separation from the College
without the privilege of seeking readmission.
Re-Enrollment
Generally, returning students register just after mid-semester for the following
term. Should registered students decide not to return the next semester, they
must notify the Registrar before registration day.
Academic and personal records of continuing students will be reviewed
immediately after each semester, and those students who are academically or
socially ineligible to return will be notified as soon as possible.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog