Satisfactory Progress Standards

Each student is expected to make satisfactory progress toward obtaining the degree, diploma, or certificate he/she has declared. The cumulative grade point average is reviewed at the end of each semester to determine whether the student has made the expected progress. The minimum cumulative GPA for remaining in good standing is a 2.00.

Students receiving financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) to be eligible to continue to receive funding. All earned grades will be used to determine a student’s compliance with the 2.0 cumulative GPA requirement, and all attempted hours will be included in the calculation of maximum time frame. Students must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA to graduate.

Academic Warning

Students whose cumulative grade point averages fall below 2.0 for any given semester will be placed on academic warning for the following semester. Students are encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor, counselor, career coach (CCP dual enrolled high school students), or liaison (Early College students) to discuss success strategies.

Academic Probation

Students on academic warning whose cumulative grade point average remains below the Satisfactory Progress Standards (2.00) will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. Students on academic probation will receive a registration hold on their account until they meet with an academic advisor. An academic improvement plan is designed to provide a structured path to academic recovery and success leading to the achievement of their educational goals and return to good academic standing.

At Piedmont Community College, students on academic probation are supported throughout the entire process, from the improvement plan, signing the Educational Contract, and successfully exiting academic probation status.

Continued Academic Probation

Students on academic probation whose cumulative grade point average remains below the Satisfactory Progress Standards (2.00) for the following semester and future semesters will receive a registration hold on their account each semester and will be required to meet with an academic advisor to review their academic improvement plan prior to registration.

Please note that students placed on academic probation will likely incur a negative impact on their financial aid, scholarships, and/or Veteran’s benefits.

How do I meet with my academic probation advisor?

Students can schedule an appointment up to 2 weeks in advance or stop by one of our office locations for walk-in support during business hours!

Click on SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT with the academic probation advisor assigned to your program area. Choose your preferred service option and scroll down to see available appointments. Enter your details and additional information and select Book. You’ll receive an email confirmation shortly after scheduling with your service details.

Click on the drop-down menu below to make an appointment.