Probation

If a student 's cumulative GPA at the end of any semester is less than the grade point average required as listed above, the student is placed on academic probation.

1. Once placed on probation at the end of a fall or spring term, a student must show satisfactory academic improvement by the end of the next major semester (excluding Maymester and summer sessions), regardless of the number of hours earned or attempted, or the student will be subject to dismissal for academic deficiency. Generally, satisfactory academic improvement is defined as continuous, significant improvement in GPA earned at the end of each semester during the probationary period (no more than 15 credit hours excluding EDLS 100). The improvement must be great enough so that the student makes progress toward achieving academic good standing. The decision regarding satisfactory academic improvement will be made by the director of Undergraduate Academic Services.
2. The student must make up the GPA deficiency in the next 15 credit hours attempted. Depending on the student's circumstances, it may be advisable to take fewer than 15 credits in the next fall or spring term. If this is the case, the student will be reviewed at the end of each term to determine if significant progress has been made.
3. The student is required to enroll in and successfully complete EDLS 100: Learning Strategies during the next major semester if the student has not already successfully completed the course. EDLS 100 is not counted toward the 15 credits above.
4. If, at the end of the major semester during or after which the 15th credit hour is completed, the student's cumulative GPA is not at or above the grade point average required, the student will be subject to dismissal for academic deficiency.

Students on probation may receive transfer credit for courses at another institution but are not normally eligible for cross registration or leave privileges. Students who are dismissed from the College for academic deficiency are not eligible for financial aid or for transfer credits during the period of suspension. The period of suspension for a first dismissal is two semesters, of which the entire summer may count as one. The period of suspension for subsequent dismissals is three full calendar years.

Students who are conditionally readmitted after any period of suspension may be evaluated for financial aid eligibility upon completion of 12 hours with a 2.0 or better GPA.

Visiting students to the College of Charleston for summer sessions must adhere to the same academic standards as College of Charleston degree-seeking students. Students who have previously earned less than a 2.0 GPA while attending the College or who are not in good standing at their home institutions will normally not be permitted to enroll for summer sessions. However, instances where these students have gone on to demonstrate a proven academic record at other universities or who have been granted permission to complete courses as part of their degree programs at other universities may petition the Office of Maymester/Summer Sessions along with the Office of Undergraduate Academic Services for permission to enroll. Petitions will be handled on a case-by-case basis. A student granted permission to enroll in a summer session is not guaranteed admission or readmission during a subsequent semester.