It is expected that students will make satisfactory progress each semester they are enrolled.  Satisfactory academic progress (good standing) is demonstrated when students successfully maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 or as defined below.  At the end of the fall and spring semesters, the progress of each student will be reviewed.  If a student’s cumulative GPA is below a 2.0, the student’s standing is determined by both attempted credits and a minimum cumulative GPA earned at HCC*:

  • 12-15 attempted credits, a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.0 is required;
  • 16-30 attempted credits, a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.50 is required;
  • 31-40 attempted credits, a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.75 is required;
  • 41 or greater attempted credits, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. 

*Financial aid recipients are subject to additional standards of academic progress as required by financial aid regulations.

After 12 cumulative attempted credits, a student who has not achieved minimum cumulative GPA standards will be placed on either Academic Warning or Academic Probation.  

Policy Manual Review/Revision:  3/12/10