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ACADEMIC PROBATION

  1. A degree or certificate-seeking student who is enrolled in three or more credit hours during the Fall or Spring Semester and whose cumulative grade-point average falls below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Probation.
  2. While on Academic Probation, students may continue to enroll at Rend Lake College. However, they:
    • Must register with a counselor/academic advisor.
    • Must maintain at least a 2.0 grade-point average per semester for courses taken while on Academic Probation.
    • May be required to seek tutoring assistance through the Learning Enhancement Center upon the recommendation of a counselor/academic advisor.
  3. A student will remain on Academic Probation until a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is attained.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

  1. A degree or certificate-seeking student who was on Academic Probation during the previous Fall or Spring Semester of enrollment and has a current semester and cumulative grade-point average of less than 2.0 will be placed on Academic Suspension.
  2. Students placed on Academic Suspension will not be allowed to attend during the following Fall or Spring Semester and will be withdrawn from classes. However, a suspended student may attend courses during the Summer Term to attempt to raise his/her cumulative grade-point average.
  3. Suspended students may enroll in Adult Education, Community Education and non-credit courses during the Academic Suspension period.