eligible to progress in the program. Students who did not pass the predictor exam on the first attempt are required to complete a remedial plan and complete the second predictor to pass the course. Clinical and Practicum Courses: If a student fails to complete required paperwork for clinical rotations or practicum by the documented deadline the student will receive an automatic 10% deduction of their entire grade. Based on the severity of missing deadlines for submission of required documents, the student may fail the course. If the outcome of the second attempt results in another failing grade, the student will be withdrawn from the program and the college. Students may be required to attend mandatory orientations for specific clinical sites prior to starting their scheduled clinical rotations. Academic Review At the end of each term, the college reviews the grade point average (GPA) of all enrolled students. If a student’s term GPA or cumulative grade point average falls below 2.00, that student is immediately notified of their academic status, referred to the Director of Education for academic assisting and placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation retain eligibility for financial aid. Minimum Academic Requirements & Evaluation Points Students must also achieve a minimum of the following cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the specified program evaluation points in order to remain enrolled as a regular student and to continue to receive financial aid: • At 25% of the maximum program time frame, students must achieve a CGPA of 2.0 and successfully complete 55% of all credits attempted. • At 50% of the maximum time frame, students must achieve a CGPA of 2.0 and successfully complete 60% of all credits attempted. • At 75% of the maximum time frame, students must have a CGPA of 2.0 and successfully complete 70% of all credits attempted. • At 100% of the maximum time frame (or graduation, whichever comes first), students must have completed all of the program requirements with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher are placed in an extended enrollment status. Probation is not permitted at this point. Any student who does not meet the above mentioned requirements will be placed on academic probation. Failure to comply with academic probation remediation requirements will lead to academic suspension and ultimately dismissal. Academic Probation & Suspension Status A student in probationary status at Sumner College must attain a GPA and CGPA of 2.0 or above in the next term. If a student attains a GPA and CGPA of 2.0 or above, they are released from academic probation. A student who is unable to attain a GPA
and CGPA of 2.0 in the following term is placed on academic suspension. A student placed on academic suspension may not re-enroll at Sumner College for at least one academic year, with the exception of extenuating circumstances. The decision to allow a student to return from academic suspension will be made by the College president in consultation with the Director of Education and that the Program Chair. Any student allowed to enroll upon returning from academic suspension must maintain a GPA above 2.0 in all subsequent terms of their program. A student unable to meet this standard upon returning from academic suspension will be academically dismissed from the college and will be ineligible for re-entry. Grade Appeals Students have the right to protection from inaccurate academic evaluation. Any students wishing to appeal a final grade due to improper evaluation may appeal the grade using the Grievance Procedure set forth by the college. Only final grades may be appealed and this policy does not apply to any specific assignment, test, quiz, or portion of the course. Any students wishing to appeal a final grade due to improper evaluation must meet with the instructor within seven (7) days after their final grade is issued. The student should first discuss the course grade fully with the instructor of the course. If the matter cannot be resolved by consultation with the instructor, the student should use the departmental grade appeal procedure. If the matter is not resolved at the instructor level, an appeal can be made to the Director of Education, in accordance with the school’s or College’s appeals process. The decision of the Director of Education will be communicated to the student, the instructor and the Department Chair. If the matter is not resolved within the school or College, the student may appeal to the President. This appeal must be made within 10 consecutive calendar days after notification of the decision of the Director of Education. The President shall review the full record of the case and appeal documents. At this level, the President may appoint an ad hoc academic appeals committee to review the record and provide advice on the matter. The decision of the President is final and will be communicated to the student, the instructor, the Department Chair and the Director of Education. Academic Probation At any evaluation point, if a student does not meet the minimum standards for academic achievement, the student will be placed on probation until the next evaluation point. At the next evaluation point, if a student meets the minimum standards for academic achievement, the student will no longer be on probation. While on probation, if a student meets the minimum standards for academic achievement, the student will no longer be on probation. While on probation, if a student does not meet the minimum standards for academic achievement at the next evaluation point, the student will be dismissed unless there are mitigating circumstances. If there are mitigating circumstances
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