ACADEMIC STANDARDS

All Piedmont Technical College students must maintain a 2.0 semester/term and cumulative grade point average (GPA) to be considered in satisfactory academic standing. It is the policy of Piedmont Technical College to require that grade point standards be maintained for continued enrollment. The grade point standards are as follows:

1 – 12 credit hours earned minimum 1.5 GPA

13 – 24 credit hours earned minimum 1.75 GPA

25+ credit hours earned minimum 2.00 GPA

Academic Warning

A student whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below the minimum scale described above will be receive an academic warning. A letter will be issued to each student with recommendations for academic improvement including tutoring, counseling with the Student Success Center staff, reduced academic load, etc.

Academic Probation

A student who is placed on academic warning that does not earn the minimum cumulative GPA on the scale described above at the end of the next term of enrollment will be placed on academic probation. The student will be required to meet with an AP counselor or Registrar to complete an AP Contract Agreement form. The AP Counselor will calculate the required grades necessary to progress towards satisfactory standing in the next semester. By signing the AP contract, the student is agreeing to earn the grades required in the current term.

Academic Suspension

A student on academic probation that does not meet the terms of the AP contract at the end of the next term of enrollment will be placed on academic suspension and the student will be suspended from attending classes for a minimum of one term. When the student re-enters the College, the student remains on academic probation; therefore a new AP Contract will be required for the incoming term. Failure to achieve an acceptable GPA after re-admission makes the student subject to dismissal again. 

When a student is suspended from the college, all financial aid and veteran’s benefits are automatically terminated. If there are extenuating circumstances, a special committee comprised of the division dean, AP counselor, and faculty advisor will be called to decide on whether to uphold the suspension, allow continuance with a reduced load, or allow full continuance.