Lansing Community College
Procedure Details

Procedure Title: Academic Standing
Procedure #: RO.021
Revision #: 003

Unit Responsible: Registrar’s Office
Individual Responsible: Registrar

Effective Date: 06/05/2026
Initial Approval Date: 12/10/2021
Last Review/Update Date: 06/05/2026
Next Review Date: 06/01/2029

*Does this procedure support a Board Policy? Yes
If yes, identify: 3.040 - Academic Standing

Board policies can be found at: LCC Board of Trustees Policy Page

*Does this procedure support HLC criteria and/or Assumed Practices? Yes
If yes, identify: 2A, 2B, 3D

HLC Criteria can be found at: HLC Accreditation Criteria
HLC Assumed Practices can be found at: HLC Assumed Practices 

*Does this procedure support a State or Federal Regulation? No
If yes, identify: N/A

*Note: Standard Operating Procedures should be in furtherance of some LCC policy and/or accreditation criteria, even if the relationship is not direct. Assistance in determining this information can be obtained from the Academic Procedure Advisory Committee (APAC) and/or the Accreditation Liaison Officer.

Academic Standing, BP 3.040

1. Purpose

To identify students’ Academic Standing each semester for determining either eligibility for the Dean’s/President’s List or placement on Academic Probation.


2. Scope

Applies to Registrar’s Office staff assigned to monitor Academic Standing, Academic Success Coaches, and Divisional Deans.


3. Prerequisites

Only coursework completed at Lansing Community College (LCC) is considered for determination of Academic Standing. The Academic Standing is determined at the end of each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer).

At LCC, students must maintain at least a 2.00 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to remain in good academic standing.

Students in Good Standing may enroll in up to 28 credits per semester.

  • Dean’s List: Term GPA of 3.50 to 3.79 and completion of at least 6 credits for the calculated term.
    • Students with “I” (Incomplete) or “W” (Withdrawal) grades for the calculated term are not eligible for this list.
    • Calculations are based on LCC courses only (no transfer credits).
  • President’s List: Term GPA of 3.80 or above and completion of at least 6 credits for the calculated term.
    • Students with “I” (Incomplete) or “W” (Withdrawal) grades for the calculated term are not eligible for this list.
    • Calculations are based on LCC courses only (no transfer credits).

Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on Probation 1, Probation 2, or Probation 3 standing, which indicate unsatisfactory academic progress. While on a Probationary standing, the student may have limits on registration for courses. In addition, students on a Probationary standing may be required to meet with an Academic Success Coach and sign a Success Contract prior to registering. Students can return to Good Standing by earning a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

  • Probation 1: Generally, the first semester with a Cumulative GPA below 2.0
    • Registration is limited to enrolling in no more than 12 credits per semester.
    • If the student has already registered for more than 12 credits prior to the processing of Academic Standing, the Registrar’s Office will drop the last registered course(s) that brought the students over the credit limit.
    • Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor and Academic Success Coach
  • Probation 2: Generally, the second continuous semester with a Cumulative GPA below 2.0
    • Registration is limited to enrolling in no more than 8 credits per semester.
    • If the student has already registered for more than 8 credits prior to the processing of Academic Standing, the Registrar’s Office will drop the last registered course(s) that brought the student over the credit limit.
    • Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Coach, complete an Academic Success Self-Assessment, and share the Academic Success Self-Assessment with the Success Coach.
  • Probation 3: Generally, the third continuous semester with a Cumulative GPA below a 2.0
    • Registration is limited to enrolling no more than 4 credits per semester.
    • If the student has already registered for more than 4 credits prior to the processing of Academic Standing, the Registrar’s Office will drop the last registered course(s) that brought the student over the credit limit.
    • Students are required to meet with an Academic Success Coach, complete an Academic Success Self-Assessment and share the Academic Success SelfAssessment with their Success Coach.
    • Students also are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor.


4. Responsibilities

  • Registrar's Office - Responsible for determining students’ academic standing each semester and notifying students of their probationary standing.
  • Academic Success Coaches – Responsible for meeting with students to review Academic Success Self-Assessments and to determine appropriate credit limits for registration, if required.
  • Students on Probation 3 – Required to contact an Academic Success Coach to plan educational goals. Meeting with an Academic Advisor is also recommended.


5. Procedure

  1. Academic Standing is determined automatically in Banner.
  2. Students eligible for the Dean’s/President’s List, or who will be placed on probation, are notified via mail to the student’s address on file.
  3. Students who wish to register for more credits than the status allows will request to do so according to the following: 
    1. Students on an Academic Probation Status must meet with an Academic Success Coach for review and determination.
    2. Students on Good Standing Status must meet with the Dean or designee overseeing the Division of their program of study for review and determination.
      Note: Students should be advised that summer semesters are shorter academic periods, and should be encouraged to enroll in a lighter load for summer semesters. 
  4. If an Academic Success Coach or the Dean determines that a student may need an adjustment to their credit limit, they will notify the Registrar’s Office.
  5. Registrar staff will then adjust the allowable number of credits to be registered on the student record for the semester.
  6. The Registrar’s Office will keep a record of all adjustments.


6. Reference

Students receiving Financial Aid or Veteran benefits are required to satisfy specific additional academic standards to continue receiving assistance. See the Financial Aid webpage for more information. See the Center for Veteran and Family Support (CVFS) webpage for more information.

Students in certain selective admission programs may have different standards for academic standing. See the Selective Admissions webpage for more information.

Academic Standing Rules

Starting Status: 00 (Good Standing [start])

Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA Hours (Credits) Next Status
0.0 – 4.0 0.0 – 5.999 Good Standing
2.0 – 4.0 6.0 – 999 Good Standing
0.0 – 1.99 6.0 – 999 Probation 1

Starting Status: GS (Good Standing [continue])

Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA Hours (Credits) Next Status
0.0 – 4.0 0.0 – 5.999 Good Standing
2.0 – 4.0 6.0 – 999 Good Standing
0.0 – 1.99 6.0 – 999 Probation 1

Starting Status: Probation 1

Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA Hours (Credits) Next Status
2.0 – 4.0 0.0 – 999 Good Standing
1.5 – 1.99 0.0 – 17.999 Probation 1
0.0 – 1.49 6.0 – 17.999 Probation 2
0.0 – 1.49 0.0 – 5.999 Probation 1
1.75 – 1.99 18.0 – 999 Probation 1
0.0 – 1.74 18.0 – 999 Probation 2

Starting Status: Probation 2

Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA Hours (Credits) Next Status
2.0 – 4.0 6.0 – 29.999 Good Standing
1.75 – 1.99 6.0 – 29.999 Probation 1
1.25 – 1.74 6.0 – 29.999 Probation 2
0.0 – 1.24 6.0 – 29.999 Probation 3
2.0 – 4.0 30.0 – 999 Good Standing
1.75 – 1.99 30.0 – 59.999 Probation 1
1.0 – 1.74 30.0 – 59.999 Probation 2
0.0 – .99 30.0 – 59.999 Probation 3
1.75- 1.99 60.0 – 999 Probation 2
0.0 – 1.74 60.0 – 999 Probation 3

Starting Status: Probation 3

Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA Hours (Credits) Next Status
2.0 – 4.0 0.0 – 29.999 Good Standing
1.50 – 1.99 0.0 – 29.999 Probation 2
0.0 – 1.49 0.0 – 29.999 Probation 3
2.0 – 4.0 30.0 – 59.999 Good Standing
1.50 – 1.99 30.0 – 59.999 Probation 2
0.0 – 1.49 30.0 – 59.999 Probation 3
2.0 – 4.0 60.0 – 999 Good Standing
1.75 – 1.99 60.0 – 999 Probation 2
0.0 – 1.74 60.0 – 999 Probation 3

Academic Standing is based on “Cumulative GPA Hours” which include all CR (Credit Level) grades except the following:

00A
FA
I
N
P
R

S
TR
TRL
TRP
W
WF

WP
A*
B*
C*
D*
F*

I*
N*
P*
R*
S*
X

X*
Z
Z*


7. Definitions

  • Good Standing: Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.0 or above.
  • Probation 1: Generally, the first semester with a Cumulative GPA below 2.0.
  • Probation 2: Generally, the second semester with a continued Cumulative GPA below a 2.0.
  • Probation 3: Generally, the third semester with a continued Cumulative GPA below a 2.0.
  • Withdrawn: A student's course registration status when they have been removed from a course after the published refund period; therefore, receiving a "W" grade. 
  • Incomplete Grade: An "I" (incomplete) will not be counted toward the establishment of an earned grade point average (GPA) or toward graduation from LCC. All incompletes must be completed by the end of the following semester (summer semester is excluded) or earlier if an earlier date is established by the instructor or department. An extension may be granted if requested in writing by the student and approved in writing by the instructor and department by the last day of the deadline; otherwise, the "I" grade will be converted to the grade specified if no further work is completed.