Academic Dismissal
A cumulative average of 2.0 (C) is one of the requirements for the associate degree or certificate. Your progress toward this goal is reviewed when you have attempted 6 or more credits and are matriculated; subsequent reviews occur at the end of each succeeding grading period. If you are within the following grade-point criteria, you will be dismissed from the College:
Total Actual or Equivalent:
| GPA Credits | Grade Point Average |
|---|---|
| 6-11 | Less than .75 |
| 12-15 | Less than 1.00 |
| 16-30 | Less than 1.50 |
| 31-45 | Less than 1.70 |
| 46 or more | Less than 1.90 |
ACADEMIC WARNING: Matriculated students who meet the criteria above in their first semester will not be academically dismissed but will be placed on academic warning. You will be required to meet with an Academic Coach in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement to create an academic plan for the semester.
NOTE: The College maintains eligibility rules for members of athletic teams and holders of major offices in various clubs. You are classified as a second-year student if all entrance deficiencies have been removed, all freshman requirements have been passed, and at least 28 credits have been earned.
You can only enroll in a course if all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Academic Probation
Matriculated students will be placed on academic probation and limited to a 12-15 credit load if the following criteria apply:
| GPA Credits | Grade Point Average |
|---|---|
| 12-15 | At least 1.00 and less than 1.50 |
| 16-30 | At least 1.50 and less than 1.70 |
| 31-45 | At least 1.70 and less than 1.90 |
| 46 or more | At least 1.90 and less than 2.00 |
Academic Reinstatement
If you have been academically dismissed from the College, you may file a written appeal for reinstatement. Reinstatement applications are available in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement and the academic and student affairs office. Appeals should include any extenuating circumstances hindering your academic progress. Contact counselors in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement if needed for further information or assistance. You will be notified by letter of the decision rendered by the committee.
Academic Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts may be requested through your myCayuga account.
See Transcript Requests for more information.
Change of Major
Contact the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement if you wish to change your major or request advisement.
Grading System
Final grades are calculated at the end of the semester. Using your myCayuga ID and password, you may view your grades online through myCayuga.
| Grades | Quality Points per credit hour |
|---|---|
| A, A * | 4.0 |
| A–, A– * | 3.7 |
| B+, B+ * | 3.3 |
| B, B * | 3.0 |
| B–, B– * | 2.7 |
| C+,C+ * | 2.3 |
| C, C * | 2.0 |
| C–, C– * | 1.7 |
| D+, D+ * | 1.3 |
| D, D * | 1.0 |
| D–, D– * | 0.7 |
| F, F * | 0.0 |
All remedial courses have a grade with an asterisk (*). All remedial courses count in a student’s attempted, passed credits and GPA. They do not count in earned credits.
The following are not calculated in the index:
| INC | Incomplete (details follow) |
| W | Withdrawal from a course without a grade |
| R | Repeated D or F grade |
| IR | Illegal repeated grade |
| AU | Audit |
| S | Satisfactory-completed through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) |
Incomplete Grade
An Incomplete is a temporary grade given when a student cannot complete a small part of the course requirements or cannot take the final examination due to illness or other justifiable circumstances. Students requesting an Incomplete must contact their instructor with a valid reason for not completing all requirements and must agree to the terms and conditions set by the instructor to complete the course.
NOTE: If a student receives an incomplete grade at the end of the semester, it will not be possible to change that grade to a W.
All coursework must be completed by the 20% mark of the following 15-week semester; otherwise, the incomplete will be changed to F, or the default grade provided by the instructor. In rare cases, for specific courses where appropriate (for example, internships not offered at the beginning of a semester), an additional extension may be given until the end of the following 15-week semester upon the instructor’s approval. Please note that an F grade may result in academic probation or academic dismissal.
| Incomplete grade must be completed by: | |
|---|---|
| Fall semester | 20% mark of the Spring semester |
| Spring semester | 20% mark of the Fall semester |
| Intersession | 20% mark of the Spring semester |
| Summer session | 20% mark of the Fall semester |
Students are advised to consult the Financial Services Office if they seek an incomplete, as it may have implications for financial aid.
Midterm Grades
If your instructors choose to report D and F grades at midterm, you will be notified via your College email. This grade is for guidance purposes only and is not entered on your permanent record.
Multiple Degrees
If you are interested in receiving more than one degree, you must meet with a Student Engagement Representative to complete a multiple-degree contract. No second or third degree is granted without an approved contract in the Registrar’s Office. Not all multiple-degree combinations are allowed, so contact the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement as early as possible.
NOTE: A certificate will not be awarded if you have completed degree requirements in the same field.
Non-Credit Course Grades
Grades for the following non-credit courses are calculated in a student’s grade point average (GPA).
- ENGL 049
- ENGL 097
- ENGL 098
- MATH 070
- MATH 099
Repeating a Course
Repeated courses will count as Credits Attempted regardless of the reason for repeating or the grade received.
A course may be repeated, but credit will be granted only for the most recent attempt. The most recent grade will be used to compute the grade point average (GPA) unless the student has already been awarded a degree or certificate. If a repeated course was part of the degree or certificate program, the original attempt and grade will be included in the GPA.
Repeating a course that a student previously passed may affect a student’s eligibility for financial aid. For state aid purposes, if a student repeats a previously passed course, that course cannot be included as part of the student’s enrollment status. For federal aid purposes, a student may repeat a previously passed course only once for that course to be included as part of the student’s enrollment status.
The right to repeat courses in specific programs, such as (but not limited to) Nursing, is not automatic. You must complete a course successfully to be allowed to continue in that curriculum. Contact the relevant department or division for more information concerning program requirements.