Academic Suspension

A student on academic probation who fails to reach the prescribed minimum standard for cumulative GPA and does not achieve at least a 2.00 semester GPA during the next major semester (fall/spring) in which enrolled will be placed on academic suspension. When placed on academic suspension, the student may not attend HCC during the next major semester. Students have the right to appeal the first academic suspension.

SUSPENSION APPEAL–Details of the appeals process are included in the letter notifying the student of suspension. If a student’s appeal is granted, the student will be reinstated and placed on academic probation. A student suspended for academic reasons a second or subsequent time is not permitted to register for any courses for one full calendar year.

REINSTATEMENT AFTER SUSPENSION–A student who has been suspended and has not been enrolled for one major semester or one full calendar year must contact retention services. Upon reinstatement, the student will be on academic probation, the course schedule will be restricted, and the student must meet the satisfactory progress standard as stated above. If satisfactory progress is not met, the student will be suspended.