ACADEMIC POLICIES

The Academic Calendar

The academic calendar consists of a 15-week fall and spring term, one 12-week and two six-week summer terms. Students may select from traditional courses, intensive courses, independent study, and international or off-campus study courses conducted by Rollins faculty members. These off-campus studies require supplemental funds.

The Credit System and Course Scheduling Format

Academic credit at Rollins is awarded in terms of semester hours.

The standard Holt School course is defined as four semester hours, which normally includes 150 minutes of in-class instruction per week. In addition, Rollins faculty expect students to spend considerable time outside of class each week working on course-related activities. It is appropriate for faculty to assign such work as part of the course requirements. The work that occurs outside of and in preparation for class is essential for the learning that occurs in class. Students should expect to spend at least three hours out of class for every hour in class. The value of four credit hours results from work expected of enrolled students both inside and outside of the classroom. The value of a four credit-hour course results from work expected of enrolled students both inside and outside of the classroom. Rollins’ faculty require that students average approximately three hours of outside work for every hour of scheduled class time.

Classes are generally scheduled Monday through Thursday and on weekends. A class typically meets once per week from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. or from 6:45 - 9:15 p.m. Hours vary for the weekend, intensive, blended, low residency, distance, and summer classes.

Some classes involve laboratories and are offered for more semester hours. Other classes that normally meet for fewer hours during a semester are offered for less academic credit.

In addition, the Holt School offers blended learning options. Blended learning is the replacement of a portion of in-class face-to-face-instruction with learning beyond the classroom, often, but not always, through the application of technology to enhance student learning outcomes. Courses must be approved to be taught in a blended format; and faculty teaching blended learning courses in the Hamilton Holt School are required to complete a training program.

A period is set aside each term for students to consult with academic advisors and prepare registration materials. The class schedule provides details concerning registration procedures, withdrawal and payment deadlines, and refund periods. Students are expected to register by the published deadlines in accordance with published policies and procedures.

Registration

Payments

Tuition and fees are the responsibility of the student and are due at the time of registration or by the published payment deadline. Methods of payment include cash (in person only), check, money order, cashier’s check, or wire. Credit card payments from Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express are accepted only via the QuikPAY Online Billing and Payment System, and authorized forms of financial aid. Late payment fees will be assessed for payments received after the published deadlines. A monthly payment plan is also available. (Please refer to “Tuition and Fees” section of the catalog for additional information.) Please view the Bursar website for additional information. http://www.rollins.edu/bursar/payments-billing/payment-options.html

It is important for students to note that deferment of tuition for financial aid applicants is an extension of the payment due date, granted as a service to the student. It is NOT a guarantee of eligibility for financial aid. (Please refer to the section on Registration for Financial Aid Applicants in the term schedule.) Students will be held personally and financially responsible for registrations they initiate, whether or not aid is ultimately approved.

Changes in Registration

Students can make changes to their registration during the add/drop period in FoxLink. Subsequent changes should be provided in writing to the Holt Offices by the published withdrawal deadline. Verbal notification or failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. Students will be held academically and financially responsible for registrations they initiate.

Generally, students may add a course if they have not missed more than the first week of class or the equivalent for weekend courses. Courses dropped after the first class meeting will be noted on the student transcript with a “W” and will not affect the student grade point average.

Auditors

Non-student auditors, College faculty or staff, and members of the community, must seek admission by submitting an Auditors Application for Admission to the Holt School Admissions Office and completing the College’s online and on-campus Title IX training class. Students registering to audit courses in Holt will be charged a nominal matriculation fee per course audited as determined by the program Dean and Provost in consultation with the President’s Cabinet. Rollins faculty and staff are not charged for course auditing in Holt, but must complete an Auditor’s Application and register as an auditor. See term schedule for fee.

Auditors and degree-seeking students must contact the Holt School Student Services to register. Faculty approval is required. Registrations will be processed after first week of the term as priority is given to degree-seeking students. Courses will not be overloaded for an audit student. Also, some courses may be closed to auditors. Auditors may attend classes, but will not be guaranteed a seat until the week following the close of the schedule change (add-drop) period for degree-seeking students.

Audited courses are noted on the academic transcript with the grade of “AU” for “audit” that is assigned during the registration process. All auditors are responsible for any course fees or books, including fees associated with music courses/applied music (private lessons).

Degree-seeking Holt students who register as auditors in Holt will be charged a nominal matriculation fee per course audited as determined by the program Dean and Provost in consultation with the President’s Cabinet. Degree-seeking students from other programs of the College (e.g., CLA or Crummer) may audit courses on a space-available basis at no cost under the guidelines for cross-enrollment articulated in the College catalog and/or handbook.

Students not originally enrolled as auditors who wish to change their status to that of auditor must do so in writing before the last published date to withdraw without penalty; they will not receive a tuition discount or refund. Audit course registrations may not be converted to academic credit registrations in any program of the College after the end of official schedule change (add-drop) period for the term of enrollment.

International and Off-Campus Study

Rollins Approved Programs are offered on a semester basis in Australia; Brazil; China; the United Kingdom; France; Greece; Germany; Italy; Japan; Morocco; Spain and more! Rollins also offers two approved domestic semester programs. All of the approved semester programs are offered in cooperation with institutions and organizations overseas and in the United States and they have been carefully reviewed, selected and developed with the Rollins mission and Rollins students in mind.

While participating in Rollins Approved Semester programs, students pay a flat fee equivalent to standard Rollins CLA tuition, room and board, and in most cases can transfer financial aid and scholarships directly to the study abroad program costs. In addition, students can take between 12 and 18 credits, depending on the program, and may be able to fulfill major, minor or general education requirements. There are also Approved Summer programs offered in Costa Rica, Ireland, Germany, France, and Spain. These programs are 4-7 weeks and focus on cultural immersion through language study, homestays with local families, and internships.

A number of two to four credit hour short-term study abroad programs, called Field Studies, are offered during the winter, spring, and summer breaks, typically lasting between one and three weeks. Field Studies present a wonderful opportunity to study and travel internationally with Rollins students and faculty without having to go abroad for a full semester. Holt undergraduate and graduate students participating on CLA field study courses pay the same price as CLA students and are eligible for grant support through International Programs and Hamilton Holt. The cost of a Holt course with a field study is standard Holt tuition for the relevant number of credits plus a program fee to cover the trip costs.

Though Field Study locations change year-to-year, past programs have travelled to Costa Rica, Rwanda, Cuba, India, England, Vietnam, Germany, Nepal, China, Croatia, and the Netherlands.

International travel grants are available, on a competitive basis, to Holt School students participating in Rollins Approved Programs and Field Studies offered through the International Programs Office, approved independent study and internship courses, and approved travel courses offered through other accredited institutions. Students must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic and social standing. Funding is limited, so students are advised to apply as early as possible in the academic year. Additional information is available at the Office of International Programs website at http://www.rollins.edu/international-programs/programs/index.html or by contacting Assistant Dean Sharon Lusk.

The Office of International Programs, located in Carnegie Hall on the Rollins Campus, is the starting point for any student considering off-campus study. Students are encouraged to visit the International Programs website http://www.rollins.edu/international-programs/programs/index.html. To apply for a program, complete the RIPA (Rollins International Programs Application), located within FoxLink.

Course Load

Fall and Spring Terms

Three courses (12 semester hours) are considered to be a full-time course load. A 3.0 grade point average and the written permission of the advisor and director of student services are required for a course overload (17 - 20 semester hours). Students who have incomplete grades from previous semesters are not eligible for approval of a course overload.

Summer and Intensive Terms

A full-time course load during the 12-week or the two six-week summer terms is twelve (12) semester hours. A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and the written permission of the advisor and director of student services are required for a course overload (13 - 16 semester hours). Students who have incomplete grades from previous semesters are not eligible for approval of a course overload.

Although the Holt School makes recommendations regarding student course loads, some forms of financial aid are awarded contingent upon student enrollment in a specified number of hours. It is the student’s responsibility to know and abide by course load requirements.

Class Attendance

Holt School students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Each instructor publishes a course absence policy related to the goals and format of the course. At the instructor’s discretion, a student’s grade may be lowered as a penalty for absences.

Students are expected to ascertain the absence policy for each course and to arrange with the instructor to make up any work missed, if allowed by faculty policy. Students who must be absent from the course for an extended period of time should contact the instructor and a Holt School advisor; however, arranging make-up work is always the student’s responsibility. Some assignments, by their very nature, cannot be made up in another setting at another time.

All students must register for courses and are not permitted to attend classes for which they are not registered.

Published Prerequisites

Some courses require completion of previous courses prior to registration. These prerequisite courses are published in each term schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that prerequisite requirements have been satisfied prior to registration. Instructors may require unprepared students to withdraw from courses.

Withdrawal from a Course

Students may drop/add online during the first week of the term without “W” notation on their transcript. After the drop/add period, students must file an official withdrawal request by completing a registration change form or emailing their advisor from their Rollins email account. Withdrawal forms may be obtained from the Holt School Office or online at www.rollins.edu/evening/documents/forms/DropAdd.pdf. Student withdrawals are automatically updated on the faculty member’s class roster in FoxLink.

Hardship Withdrawal

Exceptions due to extreme circumstances beyond the control of the student (e.g. death in the immediate family or job relocation that can be substantiated in writing by an employer) may be considered on a rare basis. In such cases, students should submit an appeal to the Holt Student Appeals Committee (http://www.rollins.edu/evening/documents/forms/holt-appeal.html) requesting to be withdrawn without academic penalty from course(s) attempted during the term. Typically, no refund is provided for hardship withdrawals.

A student on compassionate leave who wishes to return may do so by initiating a written request for reinstatement to the Holt Student Appeals Committee. Requests for reinstatement are due no less than three (3) weeks prior to the start of classes.

Leave of Absence

Medical Leave

For students who are temporarily unable to continue their studies due to medical or psychological issues.

Medical Leave is a category of non-academic leave. While on leave the student is not considered to be currently enrolled in the College, but is considered to be in good standing with the College.

The Dean of Student Affairs grants a medical leave of absence to a student. Because a medical leave is sometimes needed to cope with sudden emergencies, a student may request a medical leave at any time during the semester. The medical leave must, however, be approved/granted prior to the end of classes for the academic semester in order to take effect for that semester.

The length of the medical leave depends on the nature and severity of the health concern. It is the concern of the Office of Health Services and the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services that the leave be long enough to allow a student to regain the health and energy required to manage a full-time academic load in a residential environment. In the case of physical medical leaves, the length of the leave is determined by the length of time needed to ameliorate the physical ailment. In contrast, due to the nature of psychological medical leaves, a student often requires at least one (1) additional semester for treatment and stabilization of the condition.

To take a medical leave, a student may speak with either the Dean of Student Affairs, someone in Health Services, or Counseling and Psychological Services. Before a leave is granted, a student must consult with either the Director of Health Services or the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services to determine whether or not the condition can be successfully managed. Requests for a medical leave require thorough and credible documentation by an appropriate health care provider. These professional staff will then make a recommendation to the Dean of Student Affairs as to whether the leave is warranted and create a written plan for what needs to be accomplished during the leave. When students are placed on medical leave, all grades for the semester are noted as ‘W’ withdrawn. Students found responsible for violations of the College’s Honor Code will receive any grades that are a part of Honor Council sanctions.

Student athletes should consult with the Director of Athletics or the compliance officer to determine if a medical leave will impact their NCAA eligibility.

International students should consult with the Director of International Student and Scholar Services regarding the effect of a medical leave on their immigration status.

Students receiving financial aid (grants, loans, and/or scholarships) should consult with the Office of Financial Aid before requesting a medical leave to determine the impact on their financial aid when they return.

Students on any type of leave are not eligible to enroll in the student insurance plan. Eligibility requirements of the plan stipulate that the student must be a full-time undergraduate College of Liberal Arts student taking a minimum of 12 credit hours and must actively attend classes for at least the first 31 days after the date for which coverage is purchased. These requirements are not established by Rollins College, but by the student insurance company and are standard across most if not all student insurance plans.

If students have other considerations, such as, Honors Degree Program status or course requirements for a major, they should consult with academic departments and advisors.

Students on medical leave are not automatically reinstated to Rollins College. The student will be asked to provide documentation and a written recommendation from an appropriate health care provider to the Dean of Student Affairs confirming the student has completed all treatment recommendations and that the student’s health will support a successful return to full-time academic work on a residential campus. The Dean will present this information to the Reinstatement Committee for consideration of and planning for the student’s return. Both student and parent must review and agree to the requirements outlined on the Contract for Success before reinstatement. No academic credit earned during a medical leave will be transferable back to the College.

All written documents for requests regarding a return from medical leave must be received by June 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester.

If students are not prepared to return to the campus in the semester following 12 months of medical leave, they must request in writing an extension of the medical leave. This request should be submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs and should include specific information about the student’s need for more time away.

The College may require a student to take a medical leave of absence if, in the judgment of the Dean of Student Affairs and the professional staff of the Division, the student: (a) poses a threat to the lives or safety of himself/herself or other members of the Rollins community; (b) has a medical or psychological problem which cannot be properly treated in the College setting; or (c) has evidenced a medical condition or behavior that seriously interferes with the student’s ability to function and/or seriously interferes with the educational pursuits of other members of the Rollins community.

Students will not be granted more than two (2) medical leaves, each of one (1) year duration, for a total of not more than two (2) years.

[Note: In making the decision to require a student to take a medical leave, the Dean of Student Affairs must act out of concern for the student and his or her rights, concern for the other students, and concern for the College as a whole. The Dean will have to consider whether the College is able to provide the level of care and guidance needed, whether there is a likelihood that the student will pose a threat to himself/herself or others, and/or to what extent the student seriously interferes with the rights of the others in the community to carry on their educational pursuits.]

For both voluntary and required leaves, the policy on refunds as posted by the Bursar will apply.

Readmission Requirements for Medical Leave

If a student must leave Rollins for medical reasons, he or she must take sufficient time away to adequately address the issues that necessitated the leave. Students who depart the College after the tenth week of classes in any semester may not return until after the expiration of both the semester during which leave was taken and the next full fall or spring semester, i.e., a student who takes a medical leave in December, if readmitted on petition, may not return until the fall of the following school year.

During this absence, the College expects the student to undergo professional health-care treatment as the primary method of resolving the problem. Failure to seek ongoing treatment of a kind appropriate to the health problems will raise serious doubt as to the student’s readiness to resume student status. In such a case, the College may withhold admission until such time that appropriate treatment has been received.

A student on medical leave who wishes to return, must initiate a request for readmission by writing a letter to the Dean of Student Affairs detailing what has been accomplished during the absence. The student must also provide supporting documentation from a healthcare professional that addresses the following: the specific diagnosis that precipitated the need for care; the treatment plan; gains that were made as a result of the treatment; the readiness of the students to return to Rollins and the potential impact of the intellectual, physical, and personal demands of being a full-time residential student; any special conditions under which the student should be readmitted; and a recommended treatment plan to support the student’s transition back to campus. To facilitate the decision for readmission, the student must grant permission for the off campus healthcare provider to consult with the appropriate professional at Rollins, i.e., the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services or the Director of Health Services. Requests for readmission and the supporting documentation are due no less than three (3) weeks prior to the first day of classes for the fall and spring semesters.

The information gathered is reviewed by a committee comprised of the Dean of Student Affairs, the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Director of Health Services, and the Director of Residential Life. When a student is permitted to return, special conditions or requirements may be outlined, and upon return, the student is expected adhere to the prescribed conditions or requirements. Failure to do so may result in the student’s dismissal from the College. The decision to readmit a student from a health leave of absence is a provisional judgment which may be reversed if a student fails to be a responsible member of the Rollins community.

Hamilton Holt School Student Appeals Committee

The Student Appeals Committee of the Hamilton Holt School meets approximately once a month to review student academic appeals related to policy and procedures. The committee is composed of Holt School staff, including the dean. Student appeals must be submitted in writing by the 15th of the month to be considered at the next meeting. Appeals are accepted online only at http://www.rollins.edu/evening/documents/forms/holt-appeal.html. Appeals should detail the circumstances or the issue(s), clearly state the student’s request, and substantiating documentation on official letterhead as appropriate (e.g., physician statements, employer verifications, etc.). By submitting an appeal, the student understands the Committee reserves the right to discuss the appeal with academic or administrative personnel as deemed appropriate and necessary for fair consideration. Decisions by the Committee are final. Students will be informed in writing as to the outcome of their appeal.

Repeated Course

Students may repeat courses regardless of the grades earned; however, students will only earn credit hours for the course one time. In most cases, repeated courses will not be covered by financial aid. All grades will be calculated in the GPA, and all courses and grades will be part of the official academic transcript.

Credit/No-Credit Option

The credit/no-credit option is used for certain preparatory courses and internships and to allow students to learn without the pressure of working toward a specific grade. Some courses will be graded on a credit/no-credit basis only. Students electing to take a graded course on a credit/no-credit basis must notify the Holt School in writing no later than two weeks after the beginning of the fall or spring terms, and one week after the beginning of the summer term. The grade of credit will not be included in the GPA but will be given academic credit. A student may not subsequently receive a grade for a course elected to be taken credit/no credit. To receive a credit, a student must earn at least a “C-” in the course. Courses in the major/minor field and courses used to fulfill general education requirements may not be taken credit/no credit unless an exception has been approved and all students in the course are graded on that basis.

Generally, no more than one course per term may be taken on a credit/no-credit basis, and a maximum of four such courses (the equivalent of 16 semester hours) will count for graduation. Music majors/minors are exempt from this limitation based upon the requirements of their program. All other exemptions must be requested and approved in writing.

One-Time Late Credit/No-Credit Declaration

Students may also exercise a one-time option of late credit/no credit. In this option, students are permitted to declare a class late credit/no credit before the final exam period for the term in which they are enrolled. This option is available for one course, and for one time only during a student’s career at Rollins.

Classification Of Students

Permission to Take Courses in Another Program

Holt School students who are degree seeking may request permission from their advisors to take a specific course in another program conducted by the College under the following conditions:

1. Only one course per year after being a Holt School student for at least one year. The Director of Student Services in exceptional cases may waive this rule.
2. A maximum of five Holt School students per day course will be permitted in any non-cross-listed course.
3. A student must be concurrently enrolled in Holt School courses in order to take a course in the College of Liberal Arts, unless special permission is obtained from the Director of Student Services and Registrar. If a student subsequently withdraws from all Holt School courses, he or she must also withdraw from the College of Liberal Arts course.

Courses taken in another program to complete a student’s requirements will be charged at the Holt School rate. This policy does not apply to cross-listed courses that are open to all students at the tuition of the division in which they are enrolled. (Cross-listed courses are designated with an “X” suffix in the section number.)

Students with senior ranking and with a 3.3 or better cumulative GPA may enroll for one Master of Liberal Studies elective course each semester provided that they maintain a “B” or better in each attempted course. Graduate tuition fees will be applied. Course will not count toward the major or general education requirement.

Students from other Rollins programs taking Holt School courses for completion of general education or major requirements should obtain written approval from their program prior to registration for Holt School courses. Consult a program coordinator for further details. Students from other Rollins programs must have a 2.0 institutional GPA and be in good academic standing to participate in Holt School courses.

Grades

A student’s work in a completed course is evaluated and recorded by letters based upon the following principles:

Grade A is reserved for work that is exceptional in quality and that shows keen insight, understanding, and initiative.

Grade B is given for work that is consistently superior and that shows interest, effort, or originality.

Grade C is a respectable grade; a “C” average (2.00) is required for matriculation and for graduation. It reflects consistent daily preparation and completion in a satisfactory manner of all work required in the course.

Grade D is the lowest passing grade. It is below the average necessary for meeting graduation requirements and ordinarily is not accepted for transfer by other institutions.

Grade F is failing.

The letter grades are assigned quality points as follows:

Incomplete Work

The grade “I” is assigned temporarily if the work is incomplete at the end of the course because of circumstances beyond the control of the student. It is the responsibility of the student to complete and submit a Contract for an Incomplete Grade www.rollins.edu/evening/documents/forms/IncompleteGradeContract.pdf prior to the conclusion of the course. The contract specifies the work that is to be done and the deadline for submission (up to 60 days from the last published date of the term). Instructors may, in exceptional circumstances, grant an extension of up to 60 additional days. Incompletes that are unresolved or unreported at the end of the deadline will automatically change to “F.” Only the Registrar and the Holt Student Appeals Committee, with the approval of the instructor, may change a grade to “I” after formal grades have been received. Such a change would be approved only in the most exceptional of circumstances.

Faculty may not assign a grade of ‘I’ without the Contract for an Incomplete Grade, nor may a faculty member not assign a grade, a de facto Incomplete. Faculty who fail to submit a grade for a student by the deadline set by the College will be penalized at the discretion of the Dean.

Grade Appeal Process

Students wishing to appeal a grade will first consult with their instructor. If the student is dissatisfied with the results of that consultation and wishes to pursue the matter further, the student will meet with the chair of the department, who in turn must inform the instructor of the substance of the student’s appeal. The department chair acts as a mediator to attempt to resolve any disagreements and consults with the instructor about the grading process. Only the course instructor has the authority to change the grade. (Should the instructor be the chair of the department, a tenured member of the department will be selected by the department to serve as mediator? If this is not possible, then the Holt School Dean or Registrar will serve in this capacity.)

Perceived or actual differences in grading policies or standards between instructors that are not a violation of College policies are not a basis for further appeal. Further appeals beyond the chair of the department will be allowed only when the student can furnish evidence that the final grade was affected by the student’s opinion or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards, bias based upon matters unrelated to academic standards, or the failure of the instructor to follow his or her own stated policies or College policies.

If these conditions are met, the student may proceed with the appeal to the Student Appeals Committee by submitting a Student Appeals Form within 90 days of completion of the course. The Student Appeals form may be found online at www.rollins.edu/evening/documents/forms/holt-appeal.html. The Registrar on behalf of the Student Appeals Committee will request from the department chair a written account of the mediation process described above and its results, if any. The Registrar may also request any other appropriate documentation. The Registrar prepares all documents related to the case for submission to the Student Appeals Committee. The Student Appeals Committee will review all documents and make additional inquiries if necessary before reaching a decision. After such review, the decision of the committee is final.

Dean’s and President’s Lists

Students taking two or more graded courses through the Holt School who achieve a 3.50 - 3.74 average with no incomplete or reserved grades for any given semester will be placed on the Dean’s List if their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. Students meeting the same criteria with a semester GPA of 3.75 or above will be placed on the President’s List. Dean’s and President’s List recognition is noted on the student’s transcript. Upon removal of an incomplete or deferred grade, students who meet the requirements are added to the lists.

Graduation

There are three graduation dates per academic year (August 31, December 31, and the date of commencement in May). All graduates receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree within an academic year are invited and encouraged to participate in the annual May commencement. Participation in the annual commencement is limited to those students completing all degree requirements as of May.

Petition to Graduate

All graduating students are required to submit a Petition to Graduate one year prior to their last term. The Petition will be reviewed by an academic advisor to ensure all degree requirements are satisfied by graduation. Each student will be charged a graduation fee $60. Diplomas are not issued for students who do have a Petition to Graduate on file.

Graduation with Distinction

Students completing the final 70 semester hours of degree requirements in residence (institutional hours) at Rollins College may qualify for graduation with honors provided that the appropriate cumulative GPA is achieved.

Honors are as follows:

A student’s transcript will bear the appropriate honors designation, and it will be announced at Commencement.

Appeal to Participate in Commencement

A student may appeal to participate in the ceremony without all completing all graduation requirements when the following conditions are met:

1. The student has an overall GPA of 2.0 and a 2.0 GPA in the major and minor both at the time of petition and at the time of Commencement; and
2. The student presents a viable plan, including documentation of course availability, consisting of no more than one course (4-6) semester hours.

The deadline to request to participate in commencement and be included in the commencement program is due April 15. Appeals received and approved after April 15 will not be included in the commencement program.Forms are available online at www.rollins.edu/evening/documents/forms/holt-appeal.html. Decisions are made by the Hamilton Holt School Appeals Committee.

College honors, honors in the major field, nor any other College awards to graduating students will be neither recorded in programs, ascribed to student academic records, nor announced during ceremonies for any student who has not completed all graduation requirements at the time of Commencement. The student’s graduation date noted on the diploma will reflect a date after the degree requirrments have been met.

Academic Probation and Dismissal

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Hamilton Holt School students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing and demonstrate progress toward accomplishment of academic goals.

Academic Warning

All students will be reviewed after their first semester in the Hamilton Holt School. Students with a GPA below 2.0 will be placed on academic warning and will be academically dismissed after two semesters if the GPA remains below 2.0.

Academic Probation

Students who have attempted three or more semesters at Rollins College and have a cumulative GPA of below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation.

Dismissal

1. A student who has been placed on academic probation must raise his or her cumulative GPA to 2.0 or be eligible for dismissal from the College. The probationary student must attain this average by the end of the third consecutive regular term after being placed on probation (regular terms are fall, spring, and summer); or by the end of his or her fifth course after being placed on probation-whichever comes first. (Note: Students receiving Federal Veterans’ aid must attain a 2.0 cumulative GPA by the end of the second consecutive regular term after being placed on probation or the VA will be notified of unsatisfactory progress so the VA can terminate benefits.)
2. A probationary student becomes eligible for dismissal if in any term he or she fails to show progress toward achieving a 2.0 by failing to maintain at least a 2.0 term- GPA during that term.
3. Students dismissed from the Holt School or any other College program are dismissed from all programs of the College.
4. Students who are academically dismissed have 10 days to appeal the decision in writing.

Academically dismissed students may apply for readmission after one calendar year has elapsed. Dismissed students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one year of acceptable coursework (in most cases, B or better grades) at another accredited institution of higher education prior to requesting readmission to the Holt School. They should discuss this option with their Holt School academic adviser to ensure that appropriate courses are completed. Readmission decisions are made by Hamilton Holt School Student Appeals Committee.