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Academic Standards And Satisfactory Academic Progress

All students are expected to progress toward a degree while in attendance at the University. In many cases, students are capable of completing their degree requirements within a 4 year period by earning an average of 16 credit hours per semester. However, depending upon academic major or other factors, students may require somewhat longer than 4 years for completion. The SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS SCALE sets forth the minimum requirements for progress toward a degree. Any student who meets these requirements will be in good standing.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Johnson C. Smith University's primary purpose is to create and support an educational environment in which students may develop their intellectual potential. While the University is committed to extending its fiscal and human resources in pursuit of this goal, students must have some responsibility for their own education and must pursue and complete academic coursework which will permit them to meet baccalaureate degree requirements within a reasonable time frame.

Accordingly, and in compliance with appropriate and applicable federal regulations and requirements, Johnson C. Smith University shall adhere to the following  definitions of and policies for the determination of "Satisfactory Academic Progress." Any petitions for exemptions to the requirements set forth herewith may be examined by the University's Committee on Academic Standards. The petitions must be in writing and must be specific as to the nature of the unusual circumstances for which an exemption is sought.

Upon finding an appropriate cause of action, this committee may grant exception to the standards here set forth on an individual case basis, with the understanding that such exceptions will not undermine either the intent of the policy or governing federal regulations for Title IV Student Financial Assistance.

During each additional semester beyond ten, a full-time student must earn a minimum of 15 semester hours.

*Students must satisfy cumulative hours averages and hours for the indicated terms. Part-time students must maintain a GPA in accordance with the number of semesters enrolled.