Academic Restoration and Dismissal

A student is placed on academic restoration when their cumulative grade point average falls below the established minimum:

Probation

Credit Hours Attempted	Cumulative GPA
10-29 semester hours	1.60
30-44 semester hours	1.75
45-up semester hours	2.00

An academic standing notification email is sent to each student after each semester.

Academic restoration will focus on rebuilding the overall grade point average and provide the student with an opportunity to reduce their course load. Students at this phase are highly encouraged to register for no more than 12 credit hours of coursework in fall or spring semester and no more than six credit hours of coursework in a summer semester. Students are required to speak with their academic advisor about course registration, repeat of courses, future academic plans and potential impact of future financial aid. Because of this, a registration hold will remain on the student’s MyCampus account until their overall GPA reaches what is considered good academic standing as outlined above. After the academic restoration advising appointment, the student will need approval from an academic advisor to make adjustments to their schedule.

Students in academic restoration who enrolled for the first time at LCCC during the 2024-2025 academic year will be required to follow the academic restoration support process as outlined by Academic Advising and implemented by the student's assigned academic advisor. 

Some special admit programs may be exempt from this process and may be required to use the dismissal and reinstatement process (below).

Dismissals and Reinstatement

The committee on scholastic standing has set a standard of scholastic achievement that every LCCC student must reach. Each semester, the committee reviews student academic progress and recommends students to be dismissed who have attempted at least 10 semester credit hours. A student who fails to earn a 1.5 GPA after attempting 10 semester hours is subject to dismissal, as are those who have been on academic restoration for two or more semesters (at least 20 credit hours cumulatively attempted) and whose GPA is considerably below the minimum GPA REQUIRED to be removed from probation. Established minimum GPAs for dismissal are:

Probation

Credit Hours Attempted	Cumulative GPA
10-29 credit hours attempted	1.50
30-44 credit hours attempted	1.65
45-up credit hours attempted	1.80

In addition, and aligned with LCCC's focus on supporting student success and completion, the committee reviews each student’s course withdrawal history and will recommend for dismissal those with excessive withdrawals.

First Dismissal

A student notified of academic dismissal by the registrar the first time may be readmitted after an absence of two semesters, subject to the recommendation of a college advisor, which may include portions of the placement assessment process, i.e., testing or retesting. Students may be restricted to part-time study during their first semesters of study after returning from a first dismissal.

Any student who has been readmitted to the College after the first academic dismissal will be expected to demonstrate solid evidence of academic advancement. Failure to do so will result in a second academic dismissal.

Second Dismissal

After an absence of one calendar year, a student who has been academically dismissed the second time may be readmitted only after consultation with and approval from the manager of enrollment and advising services under the direction of the vice president for enrollment management and student services.

Any student who has been readmitted to the College after the second dismissal will be expected to demonstrate solid evidence of academic advancement. Students may be restricted to part-time study during their first semesters of study after returning from a second dismissal. Failure to do so will result in a third academic dismissal.

Third Dismissal

After a two-year period, a student who has been academically dismissed for the third time can request readmission (in writing) to the provost/vice president for academic affairs and student success. The provost/vice president for academic affairs and student success may or may not approve the request. Restrictions will apply if the request is granted. There are no additional provisions for reinstatement after the fourth dismissal.

Dismissal Appeal

Students academically dismissed have the right to appeal the decision in writing to the Committee on Scholastic Standing. Letters of appeal are submitted via the online dismissal appeal request within 10 business days from the date of dismissal.  Failure to meet the appeal deadline for the dismissal semester will negate the right to appeal of the dismissal decision.

The Committee on Scholastic Standing reviews and notifies the student of the appeal decision in writing within 10 business days of receipt. If the appeal is granted, the student’s academic standing will revert to the status held before the dismissal decision. The committee may recommend a set of guidelines to support the student’s successful return.

Returning After Dismissal

To support a successful return to LCCC, all students seeking readmission after any dismissal status must make an appointment with the appropriate college official a minimum of 15 days before the start of the semester for which they are seeking reinstatement. Academic dismissal can impact students’ access to financial resources. This period allows a student time to complete other processes associated with their return to college after an absence.

Non-Academic Dismissal

A student is subject to dismissal from LCCC for social misconduct and academic dishonesty at any time, regardless of their academic standing. The dismissal procedures for social misconduct and academic dishonesty are outlined in the policy section under the Code of Conduct (refer to the catalog for Code of Conduct).

The faculty directly associated with any program offered at LCCC retains the prerogative to recommend dismissal of a student to the Committee on Scholastic Standing, regardless of the student’s cumulative grade point average. Valid supporting evidence that the student lacks a particular personal or professional characteristic and/or ability required must accompany the recommendation for dismissal.

A student dismissed from the program in which they were enrolled is encouraged to confer with an advisor before entering another program offered at the College. Readmission to the College is dependent upon policy and procedure, as well as circumstances outlined in the Code of Conduct (refer to the catalog for Code of Conduct).

Request for Early Re-Admission

LCCC is committed to helping students identify paths to their personal and career goals and recognizes students’ personal and career goals may shift after an academic dismissal. Students seeking readmission before their academic dismissal has expired may request consideration based on unique or extenuating circumstances. 

Students seeking early academic re-admission to LCCC will be considered holistically and with consideration of their stated goals, support system, and personal experiences since dismissal. Students seeking a review for early re-admission will be expected to provide supporting documentation of academic, career, or personal stability or advancement. Exceptions to LCCC’s academic re-admission policy may include, but are not limited to: re-admission through an employer-based partnership program, community organization, short-term training or certificate program, restoration program, or military or veteran partnerships. LCCC may recommend a set of guidelines to support the student’s successful return and achievement of stated goals.  

As noted in the Academic Restoration and Dismissal policy, academic dismissal may impact a student’s access to financial resources. For this reason, and to allow enough time to complete other processes to successfully return to LCCC, students seeking review for early re-admission after dismissal must apply via the online early re-admission request form, following which the appropriate college official will reach out to schedule an appointment. The college official will determine the timeline for readmission.

Academic and Employment Workload

Students who are employed more than 20 hours per week might reduce their class load in accordance with their workload. College-level study generally requires at least two hours for each hour of in-class time. A suggested schedule for balance is as follows:

Workload Schedule

Employment Work Load	Academic Work Load
Over 40 hours	8 credit hours
30-40 hours	9-11 credit hours
20-30 hours	12-14 credit hours
Under 20 hours	15+ credit hours