Academic Probation
Academic Probation
Bachelor's degree students with a cumulative grade point average below 2.00 at the end of any semester will be placed on academic probation and limited to 15 credits. Students on academic probation who have between the following GPA and 2.00 may participate in only one co-curricular activity at any one time:
Freshman (up to 29 hours) 1.70 GPA
Sophomore (30-59 hours) 1.80 GPA
Junior (60-89 hours) 1.90 GPA
Senior (90 or more hours) 2.00 GPA
Minimum GPAs for Associate's degree students:
25% of degree completed = 1.70 GPA
26% to 49% of degree completed =1.80 GPA
50% to 74% of degree completed =1.90 GPA
75% or more of degree completed =2.0 GPA
Students below these minimum GPAs may not participate in any co-curricular activities exceeding the credit limit. All probationary students must attend weekly appointments with a tutor through Academic Mentoring Services (located in the Ally Center), the college’s academic support program. In addition, they must attend two weekly study hours. Study hours are offered throughout the day as well as in the evening. Hours are chosen at the student’s convenience. The specific schedule for AMS is posted on the Ally Center’s scheduling website at the beginning of each semester. The Veterans Administration will be notified if a student receiving VA benefits does not meet the academic progress requirements after serving a probationary period of two semesters. Probation students who miss 20% or more of their required tutoring appointments or study hours in the Ally Center during any one term will receive notification of academic dismissal at the end of that term, with the right to appeal.
Students placed on Academic Probation will be required to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater after three consecutive semesters enrolled at LBC. Failure to achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA or greater within this timeframe, will result in a recommendation for academic dismissal with the right to appeal. The purpose of this requirement is to safeguard students by ensuring that they have an opportunity to meet minimum GPA requirements for graduation and financial aid.