Academic Probation and Suspension

Trinity Valley Community College monitors academic progress to identify students who are experiencing academic challenges. TVCC aims to provide holistic support for students' academic needs, as necessary. This may involve adjusting a student’s course load, providing additional support, or implementing other interventions to ensure their overall success. Academic standing is determined by semester Grade Point Average (GPA) and program completion. Both are reviewed at the end of each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Students may view their status on MyCardinalConnect at any time.

TVCC's academic standings are as follows:

Good Standing:

Students whose GPA is 2.0 or higher are considered to be in good academic standing.

Scholastic Probation:

Students whose GPA falls below 2.0 or who completely withdraw after the census date are placed on scholastic probation.

Students on scholastic probation must complete the following:

  • Meet with an academic advisor to register for future semesters. Students will not be able to self-register.
  • May be required to meet with TVCC's Retention Department to develop a success plan for future semesters, which may include the use of additional student support.
  • The CARD-2011 course may be required for academic support.

Continued Scholastic Probation:

Students on scholastic probation who receive a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher, but whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 will remain on scholastic probation. During this time, students must continue to follow the same scholastic probation protocols as prescribed above.

Scholastic Suspension:

Students whose GPA falls below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters (following scholastic probation) are automatically placed on scholastic suspension. During this time, students on scholastic suspension will need to file a Scholastic Suspension Registration Appeal to TVCC to be considered for registration for future semesters.

Registration of Scholastic Suspension Students

Each semester, students facing scholastic suspension must submit the Scholastic Suspension Registration appeal and present their case to TVCC's Academic Review Board (ARB) to be considered for registration. This continues until their academic standing improves, achieving a grade point average above 2.0.

Students who are approved for registration must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet with an academic advisor to register for future semesters.
  • Must follow the academic success plan developed by the ARB and immediately apply it during the following semester.
  • Must register and participate in the cardinal success course, CARD-2012.

Additional requirements or stipulations may be required as well.

Failing to meet the listed requirements may result in a full semester suspension.

Students who fail to submit an appeal before the deadline must wait until the next registration period to file their appeal to the ARB. Students who have not registered for courses for two major semesters (Fall and Spring) must re-apply for admission before submitting a Scholastic Suspension Registration Appeal.

TVCC's Retention department provides information via email each semester for students on scholastic suspension for procedures on how to file an appeal and ARB deadlines.

Submit your Scholastic Suspension Registration Appeal here.

Submitting an Appeal for Registration does not guarantee registration.