Academic Standing
The
College has established standards for academic good standing
which apply to all students (matriculated and non-matriculated),
as follows:
- Students who have attempted or earned 12 or more credits are
to have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Students are to have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average, as well as a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in
their major(s) to graduate.
(Credits and grades of all Ramapo course work contribute to
the cumulative grade point average. Courses transferred from
other colleges count only as credits earned; accompanying grades
are NOT calculated toward the grade point average at Ramapo.)
At the close of each semester, the Office of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs reviews records of all students enrolled
at the College. Those students whose academic performance has
fallen below the College’s established standards are advised
of the deficiency by letter. The guidelines used and the actions
prescribed are as follows:
- Students who have a cumulative G.P.A. between 1.01 and 1.99
for ONE semester are placed on academic warning.
- Students who have a cumulative G.P.A. between 0.00 and 1.00
for ONE semester are placed on academic probation.
- Students who have a cumulative G.P.A. between 1.01 and 1.99
for TWO consecutive semesters are placed on academic probation.
- Students who have a cumulative G.P.A. between 0.00 and 1.00
for TWO consecutive semesters are suspended from the College
for one year.
- Students who have a cumulative G.P.A. between 1.01 and 1.99
for THREE consecutive semesters are suspended from the College
for one year.
- Students who have previously been on academic probation and
have a G.P.A. below 2.00 are again placed on academic probation
and reviewed by the Office of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
The academic performance of students on academic warning is
reviewed in accordance with the aforementioned guidelines.
Students placed on academic probation are restricted as to the
types or extracurricular activities in which they may participate.
They may NOT (a) be a member of a recognized student organization,
(b) serve on any College committee or advisory board, (c) serve
as a representative of the College, or (d) participate in intramural,
club, or intercollegiate sports. The academic performance of
students on probation is reviewed at the end of the probationary
semester. If the student’s grade point average remains
below the College guidelines, the student is suspended from
the College for one year.
Upon notification of suspension, students are given an opportunity
to submit a written appeal for reinstatement to the Committee
on Academic Standards and Procedures (CASP) which is comprised
of two administrators, two faculty members, two students, and
two professional staff members. The Committee, after having
considered the appeal, recommends whether the student may remain
at the College on academic probation or must accept the one-year
suspension. Students who do NOT appeal to the Committee in writing
by the designated deadline, are viewed as accepting the one-year
suspension.
Committee recommendations, based on appeal letters, are forwarded
to the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The
Vice President for Academic Affairs informs students of the
decision by mail. Students wishing to appeal this decision of
suspension may do so by promptly submitting a written appeal
to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designee,
whose action will be final. Students informed that they may
continue on academic probation may enroll for another semester
only with an academic program approved by an advisor from the
Advisement Center. In addition, students are asked to find a
faculty/staff mentor. Their records are again reviewed at the
end of the probationary period.
Students on academic suspension for one year who wish to return
to the College at the end of the suspension period must reapply
to the College through the Office of Admissions. Among the criteria
for readmission are the completion of 12 academic credits from
an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of
2.50 (taken during or subsequent to the one-year suspension
from Ramapo College), no prior financial obligations to the
College, and no outstanding disciplinary charges or assessed
sanctions not completed. Students must meet other existing criteria
for admission as well. Readmitted students remain on academic
probation and must achieve above a 2.0 semester average to continue
at Ramapo College. Students who fail to attain above a 2.0 average
for their return semester are automatically dismissed and are
ineligible for readmission to Ramapo College. Students suspended
for a second time are automatically dismissed from the College
and are ineligible for readmission.
Students readmitted who achieve academic good standing must
conform to the graduation requirements in effect at the time
of their readmission. |
