Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy
Students are expected to perform at an academic level which leads to their graduation. A minimum of a C average (2.00 GPA) is required for graduation, and students whose grades reflect they are not making satisfactory academic progress are placed on academic probation or are academically dismissed.
Academic Probation
This is a warning to students that their grade-point average has fallen below college standards. Academic probation is determined by the number of hours attempted and the cumulative grade-point average. Consult the Summary Chart for Academic Probation and Dismissal for exact information. Students can continue to enroll at the College as long as their GPA does not fall below the probation requirements.
Academic Dismissal
Students with cumulative grade-point averages that have fallen below probation levels are academically dismissed for one semester and asked to reconsider and re-evaluate their career plans. Students who sit out for one semester may petition for reinstatement. Reinstatement forms are available in the Admissions and Records Office. Each reinstatement form is considered individually by the Committee on Reinstatement and Evaluation.
Students reinstated at the College are placed on probation for one semester and must show academic improvement to continue taking classes. Students academically dismissed three (3) times are not eligible to re-enroll at the College.
Students are placed on academic probation because of exceedingly low grades. A student's academic work is evaluated on cumulative hours attempted as illustrated in the Probation and Dismissal chart listed below.
The Probation and Dismissal Chart is based on a student's cumulative grade point average, including all previous college work.
Students will be permitted to enroll on probation as long as their cumulative G.P.A. does not fall below the probation requirements. Once a student's cumulative G.P.A. falls below probation requirements, the student will be academically dismissed for one semester. After sitting out for one semester, students may petition for reinstatement. Reinstatement forms are available in the Admissions Office.
Students are not allowed to re-enroll at KCKCC after their third academic dismissal.
Summary Chart of Academic Probation and Dismissal
| Cumulative Hours Attempted |
1 - 15 |
16 - 30 |
31 - 45 |
46 - 64 |
| In Good Standing |
1.80
and Above |
1.80
and Above |
1.80
and Above |
2.00
and Above |
| Probation |
1.79 |
1.00 - 1.79 |
1.50 - 1.79 |
1.60 - 1.99 |
| Dismissal |
|
.99
and Below |
1.49
and Below |
1.59
and Below |
Academic Renewal Policy
Transfer students with a poor academic record from another post-secondary institution can petition for academic renewal at KCKCC. If academic renewal is approved, grade points for up to two complete semesters from the other institution can be eliminated from computation in the cumulative GPA at KCKCC. While credits removed from the computation of the GPA as a result of renewal cannot be used to meet course or program requirements, they will still be used to determine eligibility for financial aid awards or athletics. Students granted renewal are not eligible for honors at graduation.
To be considered for renewal, prior course work at the other institution must have been completed at least three (3) years prior to petition, and the student must have completed at least twelve (12) semester credits at KCKCC during the last two (2) years with at least a 2.00 grade-point average (GPA).
After obtaining a Petition for Academic Renewal form in the Admissions and Records Office, the student must meet with a counselor or academic advisor to discuss the petition and obtain his/her signature on the form. The student then signs to indicate acceptance of the terms and conditions of the renewal policy and submits the completed form to the Registrar by September 1 for the Spring Semester or February 1 for the Fall Semester.
The Committee for Academic Progress will review petitions once each Fall and Spring semester and as requested by the Registrar.
Academic Excellence Challenge Team
The Academic Excellence Challenge Team represents KCKCC in a statewide community college quiz bowl competition held during the Spring Semester. Teams winning the State tournament receive a stipend. Individuals are selected as team members by participating in competition and practices. Interested students should contact the Student Activities Office for more information.