Policy on Academic Standing

I. Policy on Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students

While processes and procedures vary by major/program, this policy outlines the components of academic standing and academic progress that apply to all Keuka College students. Academic standing is defined as a matriculated student's progress toward completion of the requirements for a degree from Keuka College.  A student's continued enrollment and eligibility for financial aid at Keuka College depends on making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).  Evaluation of academic progress at Keuka College is based on--at minimum--the following:

1. The cumulative credits earned
2. The cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
3. The number of Field Periods (FP) completed (for majors/programs that require FP)

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is defined as meeting the standards below without failing any repeated required course.

A. Requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Full Time Undergraduate Students

1. Minimum cumulative credits: Matriculated students must earn credits toward degree completion. Minimum credits for on-campus students are described in the table below. Students in the division of Adult and Online Education (AOE) must earn credits consistent with program requirements.
2. Cumulative GPA: Following the end of the first semester at Keuka College, all first time freshmen students must have a cumulative GPA of 1.75 or higher. Following the end of the first semester at Keuka College, all transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. All students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the end of each subsequent semester or term.
3. Completion of Field Periods: Students in majors/programs requiring FP must successfully complete at least one FP by the completion of 60 Keuka College credits; at least two FP by the completion of 90 Keuka College credits, and at least three FP by the completion of 120 Keuka College credits.