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 The student will be placed on academic notice level two when returning and must earn a quarterly GPA of 2.0 or better at the end of the quarter in which the student returns
• If the quarterly GPA is above a 2.0, the student will remain on academic notice level two until the cumulative GPA also rises above a 2.0.
• If the quarterly GPA is below a 2.0, the student will progress to academic notice level four.
• Academic Notice, Level 4
o One-yearsuspensionfromthecollege
 In the fourth consecutive quarter of enrollment with a quarterly grade point average below 2.0, the student is placed on academic notice, level four status. At this level:
• The college will suspend the student for one year; this means the student will be dropped from any future enrollment. During the student’s suspension, the student may not register for any course.
• The student may not participate in events or activities reserved for students.
 In order to return, the student must meet with the Director of Student Development to receive support and develop a success plan.
• Success plans may include and are not limited to: restrictions on the number of credits a student may take, requirements to participate in support services such as tutoring, coordinated care between offices on campus and off campus as needed, and/or requirements to take classes in a particular sequence.
• Registration for future quarters can only happen after this meeting and with permission from the Director.
• The college prohibits late registration for students returning from academic suspension.
• Some programs may have additional re-application requirements.  The student will be placed on academic notice level two when returning
and must earn a quarterly GPA of 2.0 or better at the end of the quarter in which the student returns.
• If the quarterly GPA is above a 2.0, the student will remain on academic notice level two until the cumulative GPA also rises above a 2.0.
• If the quarterly GPA is below a 2.0, the student will return to academic notice level four and will be suspended for one year.
Appeal of Academic Notice Level Three or Four
Students may only appeal Academic Notice level three and four status. To be eligible for an appeal, the student must show proof of circumstances over which they did not have control and/or show proof of making measurable and substantial progress towards resolving the issues leading to poor academic performance. The appeal is an informal meeting with the Vice President of Student Services. The vice president reviews appeals on a case by case basis and may grant the appeal, allow the student to continue under certain conditions, or deny the appeal. As part of the appeal process the vice president may consult with individuals relevant to the student’s success which include but is not limited to: the student’s advisor, program faculty, support staff, and/or relevant instructional deans. The decision of the vice president is final.
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