Satisfactory Academic Progress
To achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress, a student must maintain a 2.0 (C) semester grade point average and must complete two-thirds of attempted credits during each academic year. For additional details, see Finances and Financial Aid.
Unsatisfactory Student Progress/Academic Probation
Academic Probation: A student who achieves below a 2.0 grade point average in any semester will be placed on probation for the following semester. Students who earned a term GPA below 2.0 as a result of INC grades are also placed on academic probation, regardless of the reason for the INC grade. During this probationary semester, the student must not enroll in more than 16 credits nor receive any grades of INC. In addition, the student may not participate in an intercollegiate sports program, hold an elected position in the Student Government Association, or be involved in a leadership position in student activities. The student may be placed in a course designed to support academic success. Students on probation due to a(n) INC grade(s), who after receiving a final letter grade(s) for the courses in which INC grades were awarded, have an adjusted term GPA of 2.0 or above, will have the probationary status removed from their academic history. A student’s probationary status for a particular semester does not change when a credit deficiency has been processed affecting the original term GPA.
Academic Dismissal: If the student fails to achieve satisfactory academic progress (see definition of satisfactory academic progress above) at the end of this probationary semester, the student will be dismissed from the College.
Financial Aid Implications: The status of any student whose grade point average falls below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, regardless of his/her cumulative grade point average, is defined as unsatisfactory progress. After completing the second academic year, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average for Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students should refer to Finances and Financial Aid for information on loss of eligibility for financial aid due to unsatisfactory academic progress.
Petition for Reinstatement after Academic Dismissal/Permanent Probation
Students who have been dismissed from the College after two consecutive semesters of term GPAs below 2.0 may petition for reinstatement to return to Emmanuel at least one full academic semester after the dismissal. Students should consult with their academic advisor and/or the Associate Dean of Academic Advising to develop a plan to ensure their future success. Students who are dismissed at the end of the spring semester may petition to be re-admitted to the College for the following spring semester. Students dismissed at the end of the fall semester, may petition for re-admittance for the subsequent fall semester.
To be considered for re-admittance, students must demonstrate the ability to complete college-level work by completing four courses with a grade of “C” or better at another regionally accredited institution. It is advised that students complete two courses in the summer session and two courses in either the fall or spring semesters based on the term of dismissal. The student should complete a Study Off Campus Form and submit to the Office of the Registrar to have any potential off-campus coursework reviewed and approved for transfer prior to registration. Students dismissed at the end of the spring semester may not complete all four courses in summer sessions and return the following fall semester.
Dismissed students should follow the instructions for reinstatement in the procedures accompanying their academic dismissal letter. Official transcripts reflecting completed coursework should be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
Students should contact the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) in the semester prior to re-admittance to ensure a plan for payment has been established before returning to Emmanuel. This includes verifying any financial aid eligibility. A student’s eligibility to return to Emmanuel does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid.
Students who are granted re-admittance to Emmanuel after a dismissal are placed on permanent academic probation until graduation and must adhere to the policies prescribed in the “Unsatisfactory Student Progress/ Academic Probation” section outlined in this catalog, including ineligibility to receive INC grades.
Students reinstated after an academic dismissal who earn a term GPA under 2.0 at any point after re-admittance, regardless of cumulative GPA will be permanently dismissed from the College without appeal.