A Guide to Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Progress
Note: In addition to this policy, financial aid recipients are subject to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
Normandale Community College requires that all students make satisfactory academic progress in order to remain in good standing. If a student fails to meet the standards of academic progress, the college intervenes in an effort to help by initiating academic probation or suspension. Students bear primary responsibility for their own academic progress and for seeking assistance when they experience academic difficulty. Counseling, tutoring, mentoring, special programs and outside referral are all available to you.
Academic progress is assessed at the end of each term.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENT
All students are required to earn a specific minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) according to the number of credits for which they have attempted, as reflected on the following chart:
| Cumulative Registered Credits | Minimum Required GPA |
| 0-15 | 1.60 |
| 16-30 | 1.80 |
| 31 or more | 2.00 |
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COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENT
Students must complete at least 67% of the credits for which they have registered on a cumulative basis. Grades of F, I, N, NC, W, Z and IP (or blank/missing) are treated as registered credits but NOT earned credits and thus negatively impact the student's percentage of completion. A student's completion rate is determined by dividing the cumulative number of completed credits (those with grades of A, B, C, D and P) by the total number of credits for which the student has registered (including courses in which grades of F, I N, NC, W, Z and IP are assigned). Audited classes are not considered in this policy.
Academic Probation
Academic probation is a warning that a student's academic record may be endangered. A student who fails to earn the minimum GPA for his or her cumulative registered credits and/or has failed to complete 67% of their cumulative registered credits is placed on academic probation the following term. Students are eligible to enroll in classes while on academic probation.
Probationary Review
If at the end of the probationary term a student:
a) they meet the cumulative standards and are removed from probation; or
b) they fail to subsequently meet the above term standards, at which time they will be suspended.
The table below reflects the probationary review process and results:
If your current probation is a result of And you earn the following semester value And you earn the following cumulative value Your status for the next term will be GPA N/A The minimum for your credit level Good standing GPA 2.50 or higher Less than the minimum for your credit level Probation GPA Less than 2.50 Less than the minimum for your credit level Suspension Completion Rate N/A 67% or higher Good standing Completion Rate 100% Less than 67% Probation Completion Rate Less than 100% Less than 67% Suspension
Academic Suspension
How do I appeal my suspension? Should I appeal it?
Students are encouraged to appeal if their suspensino occurred because of unusual circumstances, such as injury, illness, or a death in the family. An appeal must clearly explain the circumstances that affected the student's academic progress and should include supporting documentation when applicable. An approved appeal is effective only for the term for which it was granted. A student who is suspended from enrollment and from receiving financial aid must submit two separate appeals.
The appeal form can be obtained online or from the Records Office.
Getting Reinstated
A student may return to the college in probationary status if his or her appeal has been approved or if the period of suspension has passed. At the end of the term of reinstatement, the student's record will be subject to probationary review.
We encourage students to develop a plan to ensure their success at Normandale and to use College resources wisely. Counselors are available to assist students; call (952) 487-8261 to make an appointment.
