Academic Standards Policy

The Academic Standards and Progress Policy applies to all students enrolled in credit courses earned through Green River College. Students who have either a term and/or cumulative 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 of 2024 the college will be implenting 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 about Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP), 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 Cum GPA is a 2.0+ and quarterly GPA is a 2.0+
Warning Cum GPA falls below 2.0 OR quarterly GPA is less than 2.0
Intervention Cum GPA remains below 2.0 for a second consecutive quarter OR quarterly GPA is less than 2.0
Probation  Cum GPA remains below 2.0 for the third consecutive quarter OR quarterly GPA is less than 2.0
Suspension Cum GPA remains below 2.0 OR quarterly GPA is less than 2.0 for multiple consecutive quarters

 

Schedule an Advising Appointment

** If you identify as one of the following student categories, please click on the appropriate link to schedule an appointment with your advisor**
 

I Have an Academic Standing Hold, What Do I do?

For all other students, please identify your level and click on appropriate link to view steps on how to remove your hold

Warning means you are NOT blocked from registering, however you are encouraged to meet with your advisor.

Intervention means you are blocked from registering, please review academic standing status table above. 

To remove this block students must complete these steps: 

  1. Sign up and complete the StrengthsQuest (SQ) assessment
    • You will receive instructions on how to complete assessment
  2. Complete level 2 self-reflection survey
  3. Schedule an appointment with your advisor
    • Remove block and talk about classes

Probation means you are blocked from registering, please review academic standing status table above. 

To remove this block students must complete these steps: 

  1. StrengthsQuest (SQ) must be completed (required)
  2. Complete level 3 self-reflection survey
  3. Schedule an appointment with your advisor
    • Remove block and talk about classes

Students are encouraged to:

  • Learn about campus resources (See Below)
  • Attend a success workshop (See Below)

Suspension mean you are blocked from registering and cannot take any classes at GRC for one quarter. 

After one or more quarters, students must:

If you would like to appeal, students must:

Once the form has been submitted, the committee will review and approve or deny the appeal. If approved,schedule an appointment with your advisor.

Campus Resources

Success Workshops