Academic Suspension

Policy Number: 4.2.5.5
Effective Date: February 27, 2023
Revision History: May 26, 2016
Policy Contact: Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

A student who fails to a) remove themselves from Academic Probation or b) meet the requirements of Continued Probation, as outlined in APM 4.2.5.4 Academic Probation , will be placed on Academic Suspension.

II. Scope

All GGC staff, faculty and students should be familiar with this policy. 

III. Compliance

1. A student on Academic Suspension will be prohibited from taking courses or participating in college-related activities for the subsequent semester (excluding the entire summer term).
2. After this absence, the student may apply for re-admission to the college through the Admissions Committee.
3. Students readmitted following an Academic Suspension are placed on Academic Probation and are subject to the cumulative GPA requirement, listed in APM 4.2.5.4 Academic Probation .
4. Any exceptions to this policy must be appealed to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost.