Academic Standing

Procedure PR 716.05: Academic Standing

Students who have attempted six or more undergraduate level courses at MPTC will establish an academic standing status based on a combination of semester and cumulative GPA calculations.

  • Students with a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are in good standing.
  • Students who earn a semester GPA of less than 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. While in a probationary status students are allowed to enroll in 15 or fewer credits in a semester. Students who are on probation will return to good standing once their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher.
  • Students who earn a semester GPA of at least 2.0 but have a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 will have a status of probation continued.
  • Students will be placed on academic suspension if they fail to earn a semester GPA of at least 2.0 while in a probationary status. Students on suspension must sit out one full semester (fall or spring).

Appeal of Academic Suspension

A student on academic suspension is eligible to file an appeal if they have extenuating circumstances that can be documented.

  1. Students must submit the Academic Suspension Appeal Form and upload the following:
    1. Letter of Appeal describing the extenuating circumstances that affect the student’s academic performance, steps taken to address/resolve the circumstances and a plan to improve academic success moving forward (including use of MPTC resources). Letter must be signed and dated. For assistance, contacting your college academic advisor is highly recommended.
    2. Supporting documentation to evidence extenuating circumstances described in the letter of appeal. Documentation for extenuating circumstances is the same as referenced under Appeal for Financial Aid Suspension.
  2. The appeal will be reviewed by the College appeals committee.
  3. The student will be notified of the decision in writing.
  4. If an appeal is denied, the student will remain academically suspended.
  5. If an appeal is granted, the student will be placed in a continued probation status. Successful appeal of an academic suspension does not guarantee reinstatement of financial aid, if applicable.
  6. The appeals committee decision is final.