Academic Standing is determined after final grades are submitted at the end of each semester. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to be considered in good academic standing.

• Students with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 for the first time are placed on Academic Alert and advised of this status in writing by the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. They are expected to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor within the first week of classes of the subsequent semester to create a plan to improve their academic performance.
• Students who have two consecutive semesters with a GPA of less than 2.0 and students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Recovery. Students on Academic Recovery must follow all guidelines stipulated in their Academic Standing Letter for the following semester. Failure to meet minimum expectations as outlined in this letter may result in dismissal.
• Students on Academic Recovery who fail to bring their cumulative GPA back into good academic standing will be academically dismissed. Students on Academic Recovery with a semester GPA of less than 2.0 will remain on Academic Recovery for one additional semester. After two consecutive semesters on Academic Recovery, if the student has not achieved a semester GPA of more than 2.0, they will be academically dismissed.
• Statuses for Academic Alert, Academic Recovery, and Academic Dismissal are notated on the student’s official transcripts for the semester the GPA drops below 2.0.

Appeal of Academic Dismissal

A student has the right to appeal academic dismissal once. Students who have been reinstated after being dismissed must submit a petition to be allowed to appeal again. Appeals are not guaranteed to be approved. A dismissal appeal should be sent in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs + Provost and include the following:

• A detailed description of the issues and/or reasons surrounding the student’s academic performance.
• A plan of action for addressing the above factors to support the student’s academic success if they are readmitted.

The VPAA + Provost will review the student’s appeal as well as the student’s academic record. The VPAA + Provost may consult the Dean of Students, the Registrar, the student’s academic advisor, and the Division Chair when deciding. The decision of the VPAA + Provost is final. Students will receive a decision via letter from the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, which may include conditions for reinstatement.

Students reinstated after dismissal will be placed on Academic Recovery and must earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher and/or meet the specific conditions of their reinstatement as outlined in their reinstatement letter.

Re-Enrollment

Students who withdrew from CIA or have let an approved leave of absence expire, may apply for re-enrollment by completing the Re-Enrollment Form through the Registrar’s Office. Transfer credit taken at another institution while away from CIA will be considered upon submission of an official transcript from the College where the coursework was taken.

The deadline for re-enrollment for the fall semester is August 1, and December 15 for the spring semester. Students accepted for re-enrollment will be held to the current catalog and degree requirements at the time of re-enrollment.

Re-Enrollment Following Academic Dismissal

A student who has been academically dismissed, and did not appeal for reinstatement, is eligible to apply for re-enrollment with the Registrar’s Office by completing a Re-Enrollment Application, pending review from Academic Advising. Re-Enrollment will only be considered if they have successfully met the stipulations detailed within their dismissal letter and at least one semester (fall or spring) has passed since the dismissal. Official transcripts with the final grade must be provided to the Registrar’s Office before a student is re-enrolled.

Re-Enrollment After Student Withdraws While on Academic Recovery

Students who withdrew from CIA while on Academic Recovery must complete the following steps before being considered for re-enrollment:

1. Submit a Re-Enrollment Application through the Registrar's Office and current photo ID.
2. Meet with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and/or Dean of Students to establish readiness to return.
3. Submit official transcripts to CIA’s Registrar for any classes taken elsewhere while away from CIA.

Re-Enrollment will be contingent upon satisfying any conditions set forth by the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and/or the Dean of Students in the re-enrollment meeting. The student will be re-enrolled on Academic Recovery and must earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or better in the first semester of re-enrollment or will be academically dismissed.