Academic Standing
Undergraduate students’ academic records are reviewed at the conclusion of each fall (online terms I and II) and spring (online terms III and IV) semester, and at the time of a student’s graduation.
Good Standing
To be in good academic standing, a student must not be on probation or suspension.
Academic Warning
Undergraduate students who have attempted fewer than 24 credit hours will receive an
academic warning letter if their cumulative grade point average falls below 2.000. Additionally, students whose grade point average falls below 2.000 for the first time after attempting 24 credit hours will be placed on academic warning. The academic warning letter will indicate that the students are at risk of being placed on academic probation in a future semester. The letter will inform students about the types of academic support on campus and will outline the consequences of being on academic warning.
Students who are on academic warning may not enroll in more than 16 credit hours in their
warning semester nor may they take courses on the S/NC grading system, unless that is the
standard method of grading for the course. These courses are listed in the Grading System
section of the Catalog. A notation of academic warning will appear on the student’s academic
record at the end of semester in which it occurred. Students cannot appeal an academic
warning.
Undergraduate students who are on academic warning and do not raise their cumulative grade point average to 2.000 during their warning semester will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent semester. An academic warning may not follow a term on probation.
Academic Probation
Students are placed on probation when their academic performance is jeopardizing their
ability to earn a degree from the university. Undergraduate students whose cumulative grade
point average is less than 2.000 after being placed on academic warning for one semester will
be placed on academic probation. Students placed on academic probation are no longer
considered to be in good academic standing.
Students who are on probation may not enroll in more than 16 credit hours in their
probationary semester nor may they take courses on the S/NC grading system, unless that is
the standard method of grading for the course. These courses are listed in the Grading System
section of the Catalog. A notation of probation will appear on the student’s academic record at
the end of semester in which it occurred. Students cannot appeal probation.
Continued Probation
Undergraduate students who are on probation will remain on probation if they earn a semester grade point average of 2.000 or higher. They will remain on probation until their cumulative grade point average is 2.000 or above. If their semester grade point average is below 2.000, they will be suspended.
Academic Suspension
Undergraduate students who are on academic probation will be suspended for the next full semester (two online 8-week terms) and the associated summer term or winter term if both their semester and cumulative grade point averages remain below 2.000. Students may
appeal their suspension. This process is outlined in their suspension notification.
Undergraduate students on suspension from the university may not register for any
courses at Coker; however, to allow students to begin grade point average and financial aid recovery, they are encouraged to take classes elsewhere. Students will need to request transient permission to do so.
The following parameters apply to courses taken while on suspension:
- The student can transfer in up to 16 credits, to be included in their Coker cumulative grade point average calculation;
- The courses must be applicable to the student's Coker degree requirements (general education, major, minor, or necessary electives);
- The student cannot replace D or F grades earned at Coker but may use transfer credits to fill degree requirements and to meet prerequisite requirements for other courses.
Students who return from suspension will return on academic probation. Academic probation is only removed after students have completed their next full semester at Coker and their cumulative grade point average returns to at least 2.000. Students returning from suspension must earn semester grade point averages of 2.000 or higher or they will be placed on a second suspension for the next full semester (two online 8-week terms) and the associated summer term or winter term. Students placed on academic suspension for the third time are ineligible to apply for readmission to the university. A student on suspension will not be allowed to graduate until he or she has returned to good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.000.
Coursework and Readmission
Readmission to the University is not automatic, as the University will review all educational, judicial, and financial records of the student. A student who wishes to re-enroll at Coker University following a suspension period must contact the Admissions Office and complete an application for readmission. Students who do not re-enroll at the first available opportunity may be subject to the requirements of the most recent Academic Catalog.
Academic policies related to graduate programs may be found in the Graduate Degree
Requirements section of this Catalog.