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Dismissal
Students are subject to dismissal if they fall below probationary standards. Students
will be dismissed if their minimum cumulative grade point average or credits earned is
below:
First Year *
Beginning of Fall Term
Beginning of Spring Term
Second Year*
Beginning of Fall Term
Beginning of Spring Term
Third Year*
Beginning of Fall Term
Beginning of Spring Term
Fourth Year*
Beginning of Fall Term
Beginning of Spring Term
Fifth Year*
Beginning of Fall Term
Beginning of Spring Term
Minimum
Cumulative Credits
0
6
15
27
39
51
66
81
96
111
Minimum
Cumulative Grade Point
0.0
1.5
1.8
1.8
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
NOTE: Students may lose eligibility for federal or state financial aid programs if their
minimum cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0.
All students will be informed of the dismissal and appeal process and deadlines
prior to the end of each semester. Students readmitted to the College by the Academic
Appeals Board following academic dismissal will be required to sign an Academic
Probation Student Reinstatement Agreement. This document supersedes the conditions
for dismissal listed in this catalog. Students readmitted to the College can be dismissed
by the vice president for Academic Affairs or his designated representative at any time
during the semester for non-compliance with the Reinstatement Agreement.
Dismissal and Probationary Status for students enrolled with the Office of
Extended Learning
Students initially enrolling in part-time study are not required to matriculate into a
degree program. However, all students enrolled in part-time study must be matriculated
into a degree program upon the completion of 30 credits taken at Cazenovia. At the
time of matriculation students will be evaluated according to the academic standards and
policies set for all Cazenovia College students adjusted to the circumstances created by
part-time rather than full-time study. Fifteen credits attempted is equivalent to one
term‘s study by a full-time student. Evaluation of Extended Learning student
performance will take place at the 15 credit intervals, subsequent to completing 30
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