Since a C average is required on total hours attempted for graduation, on major courses. Courses are taken in residence (see Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees). A student's record should reflect progress toward that level of achievement. A-C average at Leighton University requires two grade points for each hour attempted on recorded grades of A, B, C, D, or F, except those C, D, or F grades that a repeated enrollment has canceled. F grades earned under Pass-Fail are used in the computation of a student's grade point average. A student who repeats a course to raise a C, D, or F grade, understands that only the last grade earned shall be counted and computed in the student's cumulative grade point average. Grades earned on the first attempt will continue to appear on the transcript but will be marked as a repeat and not calculated in the GPA. A student will lose credit for a C or D grade repeated with a grade of F or a C grade repeated with a grade of D.
Academic Warning
A student is placed on Academic Warning when their GPA fall 5-19 grade points below a C average on hours attempted. Academic warning is designed to alert the student that difficulty may be encountered in meeting graduation requirements.
Academic Dismissal
Students with 20 or more grade points below a C average on attempted hours will be dismissed for poor academic performance.
Such a student is not progressing toward meeting graduation requirements, and dismissal will allow time to reconsider and evaluate academic plans.
Academic Reinstatement
An academically dismissed student cannot re-enroll at the University until one entire semester (fall or spring) has elapsed after the dismissal date. After one entire semester of dismissal, the student may petition for reinstatement to the student's School or Department dean. Each petition will be considered on its merit. Reinstatement is not automatic.