Academic Probation Students are required to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress and remain in good standing while attending CCBC. If placed on any level of academic probation, the student will receive official notification from the provost’s office. Quality points will be awarded based on grades earned under the institutional procedures on Grades and Grading. GPA will be calculated at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters and at the end of the summer term for all courses completed during the Summer. The calculations will be based on all courses completed during the semester/term. In all calculations, incomplete (I) grades will be treated on the same basis as a final grade of “F”. When the “I” grade is converted, the semester and cumulative GPA will be recalculated. In rare instances, students may be on the Dean’s List and a level of academic probation, in the same semester, due to their GPA being below the required standard. Warning Any student who falls below a 2.0 GPA will be placed on warning. The student remains eligible for continued enrollment; however, they must meet with a counselor and could be required to retake placement testing, take/retake preparatory course(s), and be limited to 9 semester hours in Fall or Spring semesters (6 semester hours during summer term). 1st Probation Any student on warning whose semester and cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. 2nd Probation Any student on 1st probation who has a 2.0 semester GPA or higher, but less than a cumulative 2.0 GPA will be placed on continued academic probation. Dismissal Any student on 2md probation who has less than a semester 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be placed on dismissal. Academic Dismissal Appeal A student placed on Academic Dismissal may present reasons, in writing within 5 days from letter receipt to the provost, to have his/her situation reviewed and the dismissal reversed. The provost, or their designee, will review the student’s appeal and render a decision. Reinstatement Appeal A student previously dismissed from the College may apply to the provost for reinstatement 1 year after dismissal. Reinstatement after dismissal from the Community College of Beaver County is neither automatic nor guaranteed. A student may be reinstated only if the student provides convincing evidence. For programs with selective admission requirements, specified certification standards or additional program and graduation requirements, reinstatement might not be possible. Attendance The College maintains that class attendance is necessary and that students are expected to attend all classes. The student should be aware that unexcused and/or excessive absences may affect final evaluation. Students are responsible to make up any missed work. For online courses, attendance is defined as participation on a weekly basis and may include participation in discussion boards, exams, quizzes, submission of homework assignments, papers, or projects.
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