Policies & Procedures

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is defined as achieving a minimum cumulative 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for each quarter of enrollment. The college also monitors the completion of courses students attempt each quarter.

Students who do not meet SAP policy standards will be placed on concern, restriction or suspension status:

Academic Concern

Students not maintaining a minimum 2.0 quarterly GPA are first placed on Academic Concern. They will be contacted and encouraged to take advantage of available campus resources to improve their academic standing.

Academic Restriction

Students on Academic Concern, who again fall below a minimum 2.0 quarterly GPA, will be placed on Academic Restriction and not permitted to register until they have submitted an Academic Success Plan. The plan must be approved by a review committee.

Academic Suspension

Students on Academic Restriction, who again fall below a minimum 2.0 quarterly GPA, will be placed on Academic Suspension. Students on Academic Suspension will not allowed to register for one year, but may appeal their suspension by meeting with a review committee to develop an academic success plan, and by providing a letter of explanation and documentation where appropriate, regarding the circumstances under which they were not able to meet the minimum 2.0 quarterly GPA requirement.

Students participating in special enrollment programs such as financial aid, Running Start, and International students, will need to meet the academic standards and completion requirements of those programs. Students should also be aware that some other campus programs have additional academic progress standards that must be maintained as a requirement of participation.

Early Alert

Throughout the quarter, instructors may notify Student Services about students who are not maintaining satisfactory academic progress or attending classes regularly. Resources and services may be provided to help these students successfully complete courses. If academic difficulties persist, students may be contacted more than once. For more information, call Kelly Ferguson at 425- 640-1319.

For more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress, call Stephanie Baron at 425- 640-1049.