ACADEMIC RETENTION PRACTICES

Academic Support Services. Pellissippi State is committed to providing services needed to support students’ academic success. Students who are experiencing difficulties in meeting the requirements of their program of study are encouraged to meet with a counselor. Counselors can identify available resources and services to assist students in achieving their educational goals by (1) making referrals to appropriate offices or agencies to address students’ individual needs, (2) helping with the selection of a major based on career interests and abilities and (3) providing personal counseling and personal development workshops. In addition, tutoring services and multimedia learning aids are available to students through the Learning and Testing Center, (865) 539-7079.

ACADEMIC PROBATION STANDARDS

Academic Probation. A student who fails during any term to attain a cumulative GPA at or above the level indicated below for the hours attempted will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent term:

Minimum Total Hours Attempted Required GPA

Academic Suspension. At the end of the probationary term, a student on academic probation who has failed to attain either the above cumulative standard or a 2.0 GPA for that term will be suspended for one term. For the student who is suspended at the end of the spring term, the following fall term is considered to be the term of suspension. The second occurrence will subject the student to a three-term suspension.

Appeals. A student who has been suspended may request continuance because of special circumstances through the Counseling Services Office. A student allowed to continue will receive academic counseling and will develop an academic intervention plan that could result in a reduction in course load; redirection in program selection, testing and/or course placement; and required attendance at workshops on topics relating to academic planning and goal setting.