offender’s graduation may be as severe as suspension or expulsion.
Policy Regarding Student Academic and Disciplinary Records
In order to maintain appropriate records regarding its students, North Carolina Central University follows the policy and procedures described below. They are designed to guide the university’s efforts in maintaining information about students’ academic performance at the university while treating it ethically and appropriately safeguarding their privacy. For purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply: (Unsatisfactory earned grades, violation of the undergraduate class attendance policy, and withdrawal from large numbers of courses resulting in a deficiency in earned credit hours may contribute to academic performance deficiencies.) Academic Misconduct - Any violation of the “Undergraduate Student Code of Academic Integrity” for undergraduate students or any violation of the comparable policy for the graduate or professional program in which the student is enrolled. Non-Academic Misconduct - Any misconduct that is non-academic in nature and that violates the Student Code of Conduct in force at the time of the infraction.
Early Warning and Midterm Grades
An early warning is issued during the fourth week of the semester for any student performing below the grade of ‘C’. Mid-term grades are issued for students performing below the grade of ‘C’. Any undergraduate student whose GPA falls below 2.0 for any semester will receive a letter of warning from the dean of the college or school in which the student’s academic program is housed.
Satisfactory Academic Progress and Good Academic Standing
Satisfactory Academic Progress and Good Academic Standing are determined by term and cumulative grade point averages (GPAs), and the ratio of attempted to completed semester credit hours.
Term Grade Point Average
After the first full-term at NCCU (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during a fall or spring term, or 6 credit hours during summer), all full-time undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 semester NCCU grade point average.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
After completing the first academic year at NCCU (to include one fall, spring, and summer term), all undergraduate students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative NCCU grade point average.
Ratio of Attempted to Completed Semester Credit Hours
Students must complete 67% of all credit hrs attempted, including accepted transfer hours. Students who do not earn 67% of all attempted credit hrs will be placed on financial aid warning as well as academic probation for the following semester.
Probation and Appeals Process
New students who do not achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA after the first academic year at NCCU, or complete 67% of all attempted credit hours will be placed on academic