Academic Dismissal

Policy Number: 4.2.5.6
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

Students are placed on Academic Probation when returning to the college after Academic Suspension. If a student fails either to remove themselves from this status or to meet the requirements of Continued Probation will face Academic Dismissal.

II. Scope

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

III. Compliance

1. A student on Academic Dismissal will be prohibited from taking courses or participating in college-related activities for one calendar year from the end of the semester in which the dismissal occurred, after which the student may apply for re-admission to the college using the procedures followed by any new student.
2. Students readmitted following an Academic Dismissal are placed on Academic Probation and are subject to the cumulative grade point average requirement listed in APM 4.2.5.2 Good Academic Standing .
3. Students who receive a second Academic Dismissal will not be eligible for readmission to Georgia Gwinnett College.
4. Any exceptions to this policy must be appealed to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost.
5. If a student has been permanently suspended from another institution, the Admissions Committee will process the student like any other transfer student who appeals the denial of admission to Georgia Gwinnett College. Any exceptions to this policy must be appealed to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost.