Academic Standards

Academic Standards Policy

The Academic Standards Progress and Policy applies to all students enrolled in credit courses earned through Green River College. Students who have either a term and/or cumlative grade point average (GPA) below a 2.0 are placed on academic standards. The goal is to ensure undergraduates students complete their degree and/or certificate programs in a timely manner in order to make the most efficient use of instructional resources, and provide capacity within the institituon for additional students.

In 2019-2020, Green River College placed a hold on the suspension process as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting fall term of 2024 the college will be implementing the suspension process for all students. 

**The academic standards progress and policy has been established in accordance with RCW 28B.10.695.**

**This is not Financial Aid Suspension.** If you are using Financial Aid and have questions or concerns, contact the Financial Aid Office at (253) 288-3392 OR in person in SA-231 to learn how your grades may impact your eligibility. 

Academic Standing Status

Good: Cumulative GPA above 2.0 and current term GPA above 2.0

Warning: Cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 OR term GPA is less than 2.0

Intervention: Cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for the second consecutive quarter OR term GPA is less than 2.0

Probation: Cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for the third consecutive quarter OR term GPA is less than 2.0

Suspension: Cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 OR term GPA is less than 2.0 for multiple consecutive quarters

I Have An Academic Standing Block

STEPS TO REMOVE BLOCK

Level 1: Warning 

• NOT blocked, encouraged to connect with assigned advisor

Level 2: Intervention

• Blocked from registering
• Schedule an appointment with assigned advisor

Level 3: Probation

• Blocked from registering
• Schedule an appointment with assigned advisor
• Attend workshop OR visit/learn about a service

Level 4: Suspension

• Suspended for one quarter (cannot take any classes at GRC)
• After taking a term off, schedule an appointment with an advisor

OPTIONAL:

• Appeal Suspension
  • Complete Appeal form
  • Committee reviews and approves/denies 
  • If approved, schedule appointment with advisor

Resources

Services

• Counseling
• Writing Center
• Math Learning Center
• Tutoring Center
• Benefits Hub
• Student Clubs / Organizations
• Disabilities & Support Services

Workshops

• Career assessments
• Library Workshops
• Finances / Budgeting