Adopted: January 2011 Modified: May 2013, May 2023 Last Reviewed: May 2023 Scope: Students Contact: Vice President of Academic Affairs Owner: Vice President of Academic Affairs References: SBTCSG Policy 5.1.2
Any student placed on academic dismissal may request a one-time waiver (of the one semester absence from the college) by petitioning the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The waiver request should be in writing and should include the reason for the decline in GPA and the plan to correct the problem or situation including steps taken to prevent future grade problems. The Vice President will consider prior academic history, work responsibilities, time constraints, etc. in determining whether to grant the waiver request.
If the Vice President decides to grant the one-time waiver request, he/she will notify the student, Program Director, and the Registrar's Office in writing or via email.