Academic Standards Policy

Clark College is committed to the academic success of its students. The primary purpose of the Academic Standards Policy is to quickly identify and alert students with low academic achievement and provide those students with resources and assistance to improve their academic performance. This policy applies to all students. Some individual college programs/funding sources may have additional requirements. Students in these programs should contact the appropriate program advisor for information regarding these requirements or check with an academic advisor if they have questions.

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to remain in good academic standing. The following will be imposed progressively for students who do not remain in good academic standing.

Academic Standards Procedure

Academic Concern

A student whose quarterly grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 for the first time will be placed on Academic Concern. The student will receive information about campus support services and resources, and encouraged to meet with a designated staff member.

Academic Intervention

A student whose quarterly GPA falls below 2.0 for the second time will be placed on Academic Intervention. The student will be required to attend a workshop or to meet with a designated staff member to create an academic success plan.

One (1) Quarter Academic Dismissal

A student who has previously been placed on Academic Concern and Academic Intervention whose quarterly and cumulative GPAs fall below 2.0 will be dismissed from the college for one quarter.

• Students placed on One-Quarter Academic Dismissal may appeal to the Academic Standards Committee for immediate reinstatement.
• If appeal is unsuccessful, or the student chooses not to appeal, he or she may not attend the college for one quarter. To return from dismissal in a subsequent quarter, the student must meet with a designated staff member.

Four (4) Quarter Academic Dismissal

A student who has previously been placed on Academic Concern, Academic Intervention and One-Quarter Academic Dismissal whose quarterly and cumulative GPAs remain below 2.0 will be dismissed from the college for four quarters.

• Students may not appeal Four-Quarter Academic Dismissal.
• To return from dismissal in a subsequent quarter, the student must meet with a designated staff member.

Notification

Students placed on Academic Concern, Academic Intervention, or Dismissal will receive an e-mail notification following end-of-quarter grade processing.