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2007-2008

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5-4-4: Student Standing

See also the Financial Aid section of the catalog for the impact of probationary status on Financial Aid and scholarships.

Academic Standing

  1. Good Standing:
    1. A student is considered to be in good standing if he or she has a cumulative 2.0 grade point average and is showing satisfactory academic progress.

  2. Academic Probation:
    1. A student who has completed 6 graded credits at CCU is automatically placed on academic probation if his or her semester GPA is below a 1.5 or his or her cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0.
    2. If for the probationary semester the student's grade point average is above 2.0 for the semester but the cumulative average is still below 2.0, the student will remain on academic probation.
    3. Students on academic probation are ineligible for certain activities and programs. See statement on "Conditions of Academic Probation"
    4. Entering students who are conditionally admitted are on academic probation and therefore will follow the guidelines set for probationary students and will be required to participate in special programs.

  3. Conditions of Academic Probation: Certain restrictions are placed upon students who are on academic probation. Non compliance with any of these restrictions can result in an immediate academic suspension.
    1. Students on academic probation must discuss and sign an Accountability Contract with their Life Directions Center  (LDC)Advisor within 2 weeks of the start of the semester.
    2. Students on academic probation may register for a maximum academic load of 13 semester hours.
    3. Students on academic probation are not eligible to run for student body offices or hold leadership positions unless it is part of a class requirement.
    4. Students on academic probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs.
    5. Students who participate in intercollegiate athletics must meet not only CCU eligibility standards but also NCAA eligibility standards. See athletic director for additional information.
    6. Students on academic probation should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine how their financial aid is affected by their academic status.
    7. Students on academic probation are not eligible to register for classes or participate in any extra curricular activities until receiving approval from their LDC Advisors.

  4. Academic Suspension:
    1. A student on academic probation will be academically suspended at the end of any semester in which the student's semester GPA falls below 2.0.
    2. Students who are academically suspended will be notified as soon as possible after the end of the term. They will also be given information concerning their rights of appeal and the reinstatement process.

  5. Suspension Appeals:
    1. Students are given the opportunity to appeal an academic suspension if there are mitigating circumstances that directly affected their academic performance.
    2. Appeals will be reviewed by the Academic Review Committee which consists of the Deans Council and the Life Directions Center Director. The Academic Review Committee may also require the student's attendance at a hearing. Decisions made by the Academic Review Committee are final.
    3. The written appeal should consist of:
      1. An explanation of why academic efforts were unsuccessful.
      2. Reasons for wishing to remain enrolled at Colorado Christian University
      3. Changes the student will make and a plan for future success
    4. A student whose appeal is accepted will be on academic probation and must follow the probationary guidelines described above.

  6. Reinstatement following Academic Suspension: A student may be considered for reinstatement at CCU when the following guidelines are followed.
    1. Any student who is academically suspended may apply for reinstatement after completing 12 credits at an accredited college or university and receiving a grade of C or better in all 12 credits.
    2. The student should submit an official transcript and letter requesting reinstatement to the Director of the Life Directions Center.
    3. The request will be reviewed and if accepted, the student will be notified that they are cleared to contact Admissions for re-enrollment.
    4. Any disciplinary issues pending at the time the student was academically suspended will be addressed with the student before they are cleared for re-enrollment.