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The student’s transcript will contain the notation “Satisfactory Academic Progress Suspension-[Date].” 3. The conditions of SAP Suspension, while the suspension is under appeal, include all of the following: a. The student enrolled during: i. Fall or Spring may enroll in a maximum of 16 hours. ii. Interterm may take a maximum of 3 hours. iii. Summer may take a maximum of 3 hours, none of which may be EBEs or practicum-based hours. b. The student cannot receive an Incomplete grade for any class. c. The student may not participate in activities which represent the student body or the college in public or official capacities, including debates, dramatic or musical performances, or other similar public appearances; intercollegiate athletics (competing, dressing, traveling); student publications, elective or appointive positions in student government, or other leadership positions on campus; managing athletic teams, cheerleading, or similar activities unless participation in such activities is necessary for the satisfactory completion of academic course requirements. d. The student may be required to fulfill other conditions. 4. The student will be dropped from all future courses. 5. The student on SAP Suspension will be considered for readmission in one of the following ways: a. Must file an appeal to the Chief Academic Officer (or their designee). b. Must satisfactorily complete at least 12 academic credits at another college or university thus demonstrating the potential for academic success at Bethany College. (NOTE: Transfer credit will only be accepted for courses completed with a grade of C- or higher.) 6. If a student’s readmission is granted: c. They will be placed on SAP Suspension Probation. d. The conditions of readmission will be outlined in the student’s readmission letter. e. The student’s transcript will contain the following notation: “Changed to SAP Suspension Probation[Date].” 7. At the end of the SAP Suspension Probationary term: f. The student who achieves Good Academic Standing is removed from SAP Suspension. g. The student who does not achieve Good Academic Standing but meets the conditions of his/her readmission letter will remain on SAP Suspension Probation for the time period indicated in the readmission letter. h. A student who does not achieve Good Academic Standing or meet the conditions of their readmission letter will be dismissed. 8. If the student’s readmission is denied, the student will remain on SAP Suspension.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Dismissal 1. A student on SAP Suspension Probation who does not meet all of the conditions of their readmission will be dismissed. 2. The student’s transcript will contain the notation “Satisfactory Academic Progress Dismissal-[Date].” 3. The student will be dropped from all future courses. 4. The student on SAP Dismissal will only be considered for readmission upon appeal to the Chief Academic Officer (or his/her designee). 1. If a student’s readmission is granted: i. They will be placed on SAP Dismissal Probation for one term. j. The conditions of readmission will be outlined in the student’s readmission letter. k. The student’s transcript will contain the following notation: “Changed to SAP Dismissal Probation[Date].” 2. At the end of the SAP Dismissal Probationary term: a. The student who achieves Good Academic Standing is removed from SAP Dismissal. b. A student who does not achieve Good Academic Standing will be dismissed with no further opportunity to appeal. 3. If the student’s readmission is denied, the student will remain on SAP Dismissal with no further opportunity to appeal. Appeal of Satisfactory Academic Progress Suspension or Dismissal Procedure To appeal SAP Suspension or Dismissal, a student must submit a written appeal to the Chief Academic Officer (or their designee) within ten business days after notification is issued. The appeal should include: • Reasons why the student did not achieve minimum academic requirements • Reasons why the student should not be Suspended or Dismissed • Steps the student will take to improve academic performance in future terms. The Office of Chief Academic Officer will schedule a meeting between the student and the SAP Appeal Committee within ten business days. The SAP Appeal Committee will review the student’s appeal. The student will be notified, in writing, of the final appeal decision within ten business days of the meeting. POLICIES ON FINANCIAL AID SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (FASAP) Federal regulations require the Financial Aid Office to apply reasonable standards for measuring whether a student is making progress toward a degree or program completion for students seeking transition to teacher licensure. This is to ensure that the student is successfully progressing through their program of study. Maintaining Financial Aid Satisfactory 37
