Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

academic probation through the following 14-week term. At the end of the probationaryterm the following action may be taken:■ If the student’s cumulative grade point average is above 2.00, the student willbe removed from academic probation.■ If the student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.00 but the studentearns a term grade point average of 2.25 or higher and completes a full courseload (3 credits) during the probationary period, the student’s academic probationwill be extended through the following 14-week term.■ If the student’s cumulative grade point average is below a 2.00 and the student’sprobationary term grade point average is less than 2.25, the student may besuspended from the college.A notation of probationary status is placed on the transcript of any student onacademic probation.Probation is intended to alert the student to current difficulties and the need forcorrective action. Students on academic probation remain in good standing, butare strongly urged to consult with their mentor or the Office of Student Affairsand Athletics to work out a plan for earning removal from probation. Studentson probation are required to concentrate primarily on academic endeavorsuntil their level of academic achievement improves so they can be removedfrom probation. Those students on academic probation may not hold an officeor hold committee responsibility in student organizations, but they may continueto be members of organizations and may attend social functions. Such studentsare not allowed to represent the college in any official capacity. When there issufficient justification, an exception to these restrictions may be granted by theAcademic Standing Committee.Any student whose term or cumulative grade point average falls below 1.00 is notconsidered to be making satisfactory progress and may be suspended. A notation ofsuspension is placed on the transcript of the student’s academic record. Suspensiondoes not apply to students who have officially withdrawn from Austin College priorto the end of the term. Each case is considered individually.Readmission Following SuspensionA student placed on academic or disciplinary suspension may apply for readmissionafter a specified period of one or two regular terms. Readmission is at the discretionof Austin College. To be considered for possible readmission, a student must havea personal conference with the vice president for Academic Affairs and the vicepresident for Student Affairs and Athletics (or their designees) one month priorto the term for which readmission is sought. If readmitted, the student will beon probation with specific stipulations of the progress required for continuation.Failure to meet these stipulations will lead to suspension for a full academic year.Any credits earned elsewhere during a period of academic suspension will not beaccepted as transfer credit toward an Austin College degree. In the case of disciplinarysuspension, the vice president for Student Affairs and Athletics, in consultation withthe registrar, will determine the acceptance of transfer credit.68 | ACADEMIC REGULATIONS