Students who are unsuccessful in a program or general education course should be aware that:
- A student may be allowed to continue in their program while on probation.
- A student who is unsuccessful in a program course must repeat the course at Bellin College the next time it is scheduled to be offered in the student’s respective program.
- Repeating an unsuccessful Bellin College general education equivalent course at another institution is permitted by enrolled, degree-seeking students only if permission is provided by the Director of General Education.
- Permitted courses taken elsewhere do not contribute to the student’s cumulative Bellin College Grade Point Average.
- A student’s curriculum plan may be altered and likely extend the student’s graduation date.
- Any unsuccessful Bellin College course may be repeated one time only.
- Placement in any repeated course is subject to space availability.
- If a space is not available or the course is not offered the subsequent semester after the unsuccessful attempt the student may:
- Enroll in any remaining courses required for degree completion in which pre-requisites are met
- Electively withdraw from the college
- Enter deferred progression
- Each student situation will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Program Director and the appropriate academic dean.
The student will be notified in writing of their individual situation and must complete the requirements outlined in their Student Performance Notification (SPN) to avoid dismissal from the program.
An incomplete status must be addressed in order for students to progress in the curriculum. (See Incomplete Policy).
General Education Progression Requirements
While enrolled at Bellin College, a student who is unsuccessful in three total courses (whether general education or program-level), will be dismissed. All general education courses taken to complete a program requirement are subject to this policy, which is separate from the progression policy as it relates to program-level, i.e., major, courses.
- A student can repeat a single general education course once without dismissal from Bellin College
- The lack of success in general education courses may lead to the extension of the length of time for degree completion and/or a special enrollment schedule in one or more semesters, as well as potential placement in another cohort.
Repeating an unsuccessful Bellin College general education equivalent course at another institution is allowed, if given permission by the Director of General Education but subject to same repeat conditions.
- Students who are unsuccessful in a course designed to meet a general education requirement may enroll in a different course that fulfills the general education requirement. This is subject to the General Education course requirement repeat policy.
- The repeat/progression policy begins with enrollment at Bellin College.