Randolph Community College  ·  Student Success

Academic Standing & Probation Guide

Understanding where you stand — and what to do next — so you can stay on track and finish strong.

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Good Standing

Cumulative GPA 2.0 or above. You are making satisfactory academic progress. Keep it up!

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Academic Probation

Cumulative GPA below 2.0 at end of semester. Interventions required. You must earn a 2.0 term GPA each semester until your cumulative GPA recovers.

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Academic Suspension

On probation and earned below 2.0 term GPA. Not eligible to register for curriculum courses the following semester.

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Course Load Limits on Probation

Your course load is limited based on your cumulative GPA to set you up for success.

Cumulative GPA Max Courses Max Credits
0.00 – 0.99 1 course 4 credit hrs
1.00 – 1.50 2 courses 6 credit hrs
1.51 – 1.99 3 courses 9 credit hrs
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Need an exception? Registration above the limit requires a written justification and approval from your Success Navigator. Seated (in-person) courses are preferred for students with a GPA below 1.5.
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Steps to Register on Probation

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Contact Your Success Navigator

Reach out as soon as possible to schedule a meeting and plan your upcoming semester.

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Complete Your Academic Success Plan

You and your Navigator will build a personalized plan together — this is your roadmap back to good standing.

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Select Courses With Your Navigator

Course selection follows the load limits based on your current cumulative GPA (see table).

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Have Your Registration Hold Removed

Once your Academic Success Plan is complete, your Navigator will remove the hold so you can register.

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Don't wait — your registration is on hold. If you do not meet with your Success Navigator, you will not be able to register for classes until the hold is removed.
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Important Things to Know

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Already registered? If you registered before grades were submitted, your schedule will not change this semester. However, a restriction will apply the next time you register unless you have returned to a 2.0 or above.
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Special program requirements Some RCC programs have more rigorous academic progress standards. It is your responsibility to know and meet all requirements for your specific program.
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Financial Aid & Veterans Benefits Students receiving financial aid must also meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy from the Office of Financial Assistance. Veterans benefits recipients must adhere to this policy to remain eligible.
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Academic Suspension Students on suspension may not register for curriculum courses the following semester. To return, you must request readmission through the Readmission Policy (XII A 6) after the suspension period ends.

We're Here to Help You Succeed 🎓

Academic probation is not the end — it's a checkpoint. Your Success Navigator is your partner in getting back on track.

📅 Schedule with Your Success Navigator
Randolph Community College  ·  Onboarding and Student Success  ·  studentsuccess@randolph.edu  ·  Questions? Contact your Success Navigator today.