Academic Standing: Caution & Probation
Academic Standing is determined by your academic performance. It is measured by your cumulative GPA and the number of credit hours you have attempted. If you fall into Academic Caution or Probation status, you are required to complete an Academic Success Plan, even if you are currently enrolled for the next semester. The Academic Success Plan will allow you to reflect upon past encounters and start thinking about how to improve your academic status.
A hold will be placed on your record that will prevent you from registering until you have completed these requirements. Be advised that Academic Probation will affect your eligibility for financial aid. Please check with Financial Aid for updates if you are on Academic Probation.
For more information visit the Delta College catalog or email the Advising office at advising@delta.edu.
Success plan webinars
The Advising office offers virtual Success Plan Webinars to assist you in filling out the Academic Success Plan form. For best results, it is recommended the webinar not be completed on a phone.
This webinar will guide students through completing an Academic Success Plan, required for students with Academic Caution or Academic Probation status.
How to log in and view Webinar
The webinar is located in our online learning platform D2L. Use the link below to access the Webinar and Success Plan.
After you have completed the Webinar and submitted the Success Plan, please give your advisor 3-5 business days to receive, review, and respond to your Delta e-mail with your approved courses.
If you have questions, contact us at advising@delta.edu or 989-686-9330.
Academic status scale
Following is the table for determining your academic status at Delta College.
To use the table:
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- Locate on your grade report or academic transcript your cumulative grade point average and the total number of credits attempted;
- Find the corresponding credits attempted in the left-hand column of the table; and
- Read across the page to your right until you locate the column which includes your current cumulative grade point average. This column heading indicates whether you are making Satisfactory Progress or Unsatisfactory Progress.
| Credit hours attempted |
Satisfactory progress |
Unsatisfactory progress Caution |
Unsatisfactory progress Probation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 12.9 | 1.50 - 4.0 GPA | 0.00 - 1.49 GPA | |
| 13.0 - 23.9 | 1.75 - 4.0 GPA | 1.50 - 1.74 GPA | 0.00 - 1.49 GPA |
| 24.0 - 44.9 | 2.00 - 4.0 GPA | 1.75 - 1.99 GPA | 0.00 - 1.74 GPA |
| 45.0 or more | 2.00 - 4.0 GPA | 0.00 - 1.99 GPA |
Procedures for academic caution, probation and suspension
Following each semester, students are notified of their status by the Registrar. Caution students are required to discuss their academic status with a Student Success Advisor and will be required to develop an Academic Success Plan with an advisor. An approved Academic Success Plan must be on file before students will be allowed to register.
How many courses can I get approved?
If you are registered for any future semesters before your status is Academic Caution, you will discuss classes and make any adjustments necessary with your Student Success Advisor.
If you are not registered for any future courses at the time of your status changing to Academic Caution, your Student Success Advisor may approve up to one full-time (12+ credits) or two part-time (6–9 credits) semesters.
If you have not attended in the past two years, your Student Success Advisor may approve up to two full-time (12+ credits) semesters.
Requirements
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- Academic Success Plan
- Your Student Success Advisor may request a progress report to ensure satisfactory academic progress within the current term.
After each semester’s grades have been posted, students placed on probation will be notified of their status by the Registrar and will be required to develop an Academic Success Plan with a Student Success Advisor. An approved Academic Success Plan must be on file before students will be allowed to register.
How many courses can I get approved?
If you are registered for any future semesters before your status is Academic Probation, you will discuss classes and make any adjustments necessary with your Student Success Advisor.
If you are not registered for any future courses at the time of your status changing to Academic Probation, your Student Success Advisor may approve up to one part-time (6–9 credits) semester.
If you have not attended in the past two years, your Student Success Advisor may approve up to two part-time (6–9 credits) semesters.
Requirements
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- Academic Success Plan
- Your Student Success Advisor may request a progress report to ensure satisfactory academic progress within the current term.
Students on Academic Probation for at least two semesters, who have not met the conditions of their Academic Success Plan, will be notified of their status by the Registrar’s Office. They will be denied enrollment for two consecutive semesters and will also be dropped from classes in which they have already registered for upcoming semesters.
Students placed on suspension who may have mitigating circumstances may appeal their suspension to the Registrar or his/her designee. If the appeal is successful an Academic Success Plan will be required prior to registration.
Students who wish to enroll following two semesters on suspension will be required to meet with an assigned Student Success Advisor and have a new Academic Success Plan on file in the Registrar’s Office prior to registering.
Frequently asked questions
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of “C” (2.0) must be achieved to graduate with an associate degree or certificate.
A student making Satisfactory Progress is defined as:
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- Satisfactory/No Conditions
A student whose cumulative GPA satisfies the Academic Status Scale.
- Satisfactory/No Conditions
A student making Unsatisfactory Progress is defined as:
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- Academic Caution
A student whose cumulative (GPA) satisfies the Academic Status Scale but is below 2.0 and the credit hours attempted are less than 45 - Academic Probation
A student who has attempted 13 or more credit hours and whose cumulative GPA is below the required GPA as indicated on the Academic Status Scale - Academic Suspension
A student who has been on probation for at least two academic semesters or who has not met the conditions of their Academic Improvement Plan
- Academic Caution
For academic standing scale information, see above.
An Academic Success Plan will help you identify areas that may have impacted your ability to be successful in previous courses, reflect on how to make changes for the future to be successful in college. It includes such things as:
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- Goals and direction
- Time management and organization skills
- Academic issues
Your Student Success Advisor will review your responses and send you recommendations for your course plan and other college resources that you may benefit.
Mitigating circumstances are documented conditions beyond the reasonable control of the student that will have a long-term effect. Students considering an appeal must first consult with their advisor.
