2013 – 2014 - Barton College

96 Academic RegulationsRepeating Courses for New GradesThe following guidelines govern the College policy on repeating grades.• The repeated course must have the same content as the course originally taken.• While the grades from all attempts at taking the course appear on the transcript, the highestgrade earned determines the credit hours and quality points earned. For example, if a studentshould receive a grade of F on repeating a three-hour course for which a D had already beenearned, the student’s grade point average is based on the three hours of D earned the firsttime the course was taken. If a student repeats a course for which an F has previously beenearned and on repetition receives a grade of F, the grade point average is computed usingthe course hours only once and no quality points.• A student may repeat a course in which the student has earned less than a grade of C.If the student earns less than a C in the second attempt, the student may enroll in this coursefor a third time, with the permission of the advisor, Chair or Dean, and Registrar, using apetition form.• The repeated course must be taken at the College to affect the grade point average.Computation of Grade Point AverageThe grade point average is computed by dividing the total number of quality points earned atthe College by the total number of semester hours attempted at the College.Academic Alert or ProbationThe desired grade point average for the student is 2.00 or higher each semester. The followingcategories are designed to assist the student who is experiencing difficulty achieving this goal.• Academic AlertA student whose semester grade point average falls below a 2.00, but whose cumulativegrade point average is above the minimum standard for continuous enrollment, is placedon Academic Alert, which is not a punishment, but simply an alerting mechanism.• Academic ProbationA student whose cumulative grade point average is below the minimum standard forcontinuous enrollment is placed on Academic Probation. The student who is on AcademicProbation is notified by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The studentwill then work with the Office of Student Success to develop an Academic Action Plan. Thisplan may include a revised class schedule, appointments with appropriate campus supportservices, and a schedule for regular meetings with the academic advisor or a staff memberin the Office of Student Success. A student who achieves a grade point average of at leasta 2.00 during the term in which the Academic Probation is in effect may continue inenrollment at the College. A student may continue in enrollment until the AcademicProbation is removed as long as a 2.00 grade point average is achieved during eachterm of enrollment.