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The cumulative grade point average is computed by applying this formula to all course work for which thestudent has enrolled for credit since the student’s first term at DCAD. Credits transferred from another collegeare not included in the cumulative grade point average.K . 1 1 . D e a n ’ s L i s tA Dean’s List and Dean’s List with Distinction* recognizes academic achievement in a specific semester. This isthe criteria:A term GPA of 3.7 to 3.89 to be named to the Dean’s List*A term GPA of 3.9 or higher to be named to the Dean’s List with Distinction*Earning 12 credits or more in the academic termNo final grade lower than a B in the academic term*This recognition is noted on the student’s official transcript.K . 1 2 . G r a d u a t i n g w i t h H o n o r sStudents earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better at the completion of their AFA programare eligible to graduate with Honors. This is noted on the transcript and becomes part of the permanentacademic record.K . 1 3 . A c a d e m i c P r o g r e s sA student’s overall academic progress is the standard by which progress towards a degree is measured. Eachstudent’s academic standing is determined at the end of each semester on the basis of attempted semestercredits and cumulative grade point average. To retain good academic standing, students must earn acumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 0.0-4.0 grading scale.Students who earn less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average have unsatisfactory academic progress andwill be put on Academic and Financial Aid Warning. If a student maintains a cumulative grade point average ofless than 2.0 in two consecutive semesters they will automatically be dismissed from the College with theopportunity to appeal. All students who have a cumulative grade point average less than 1.00 and/or earns an“F” in a core course will be notified by the Registrar to meet with the Student Success Committee at the end ofthe semester to review problems and create strategies to gain successful academic progress. Students shouldalso consult the “Satisfactory Academic Progress” (SAP) section located on the Financial Aid page of thecatalogue to understand how their academic progress affects their financial aid eligibility.The DCAD Financial Aid Office sends all students an SAP Report after each semester which specifies how eachstudent stands in reference to earning a minimum 2.0 GPA; pace in completing program of study: successfullycompleting at least 67% of classes attempted; and progressing within Time Frame Progression Standard, i.e.progressing within 150% of the time frame required to complete their Associate of Fine Arts Degree.K . 1 4 . M i d - S e m e s t e r W a r n i n g sEach student’s progress is reviewed at the mid-point of the semester. Warnings are issued to those studentswho are not satisfactorily fulfilling the course requirements and are in danger of falling out of good academicstanding. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty member issuing the warning in order todetermine what is required to improve performance in the class. Any student receiving two or more Mid-26