Provisional Students
In some cases, high school students are capable of success on
our campus but do not meet our admission standards due to circumstances beyond their
control. For example, illness, family problems, a disability or just being a "late
bloomer" during high school may have kept students from reaching their full potential
and meeting minimum admission requirements. In these cases, students will be informed that
they do not meet standard admission requirements and will be considered for provisional
admission, if they:
- have their high school counselor contact the admissions office
by phone or letter to provide a recommendation supporting their admission and mentioning
any mitigating circumstances that affected their high school performance.
- take the University Placement Test prior to a provisional
admission decision being rendered.
They are also encouraged to provide an explanatory letter
detailing any special circumstances for our consideration or to arrange a visit with the
Director of Student Services to discuss any special circumstances bearing on their
provisional admission.
Once admitted as provisional students, any academic
deficiencies they have must be remedied by taking required developmental classes during
their first semester on campus. Provisional students may also be subject to reduced course
loads, special advising, required tutoring or other measures designed to help assure their
success.
Successful completion of all required developmental courses
within the student's first 30 credit hours allows the provisional student to proceed with
a regular program of study without further provisions. Failure to successfully complete
remedial courses within the first 30 credit hours of study may result in suspension.
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