Academic Standards of Progress

Joliet Junior College is committed to academic success. The JJC Academic Standards of Progress process establishes criteria that constitute good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress toward attainment of educational goals. The monitoring and prescribed intervention of academic progress allows for the identification of students who may need assistance in setting appropriate educational goals and utilizing resources to achieve academic success. Academic Standards of Progress is NOT associated with the Financial Aid Standards of Progress. If you are receiving financial aid and do not meet those progress guidelines, you will receive a separate letter from the Financial Aid Office.

Academic Standing Categories

Students who fall below good academic standing will be identified into progressive categories as follows: Academic Caution, Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Academic Dismissal. The interventions prescribed must result in academic progress demonstrated by improved GPA. In some cases, and at the discretion of  an advisor, the summer semester can be utilized to demonstrate academic progress. A description of each Academic Standing category is listed below:

Academic Caution

AC notation will appear on student's academic summary.

Students previously in good standing who do not meet the appropriate grade point average requirement will be placed on Academic Caution. An email will be sent to all students in this category at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters. Students are responsible for self-monitoring of academic improvement in this category.

Recommended Intervention: Students on Academic Caution are recommended to limit the number of hours in which they enroll and to consult with an advisor to identify strategies to improve academic performance. Recommendations may include use of Student Development resources and services such as free tutoring, general academic assistance, and/or seminars in study skills and time management. To learn more you are welcome to contact the Dean of Student Success Office or visit the JJC Student Advising Center or Tutoring and Learning Center.

Academic Probation

AP notation will appear on the student's academic summary.

Students on Academic Caution who do not meet the appropriate grade point average requirement will be placed on Academic Probation. An email and letter will be sent to all students in this category at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters.

Required Intervention: Schedule an Academic Planning Meeting with an Advisor at 815.280.2673 for recommended course selection and limited credit hours for next semester.  

Academic Suspension

ASP notation will appear on the student's academic summary.

Students on Academic Probation who do not meet the appropriate grade point average requirement will be placed on Academic Suspension. An email and letter will be sent to all students in this category at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters.

Required Intervention:  1) Student is allowed to register in courses at JJC for the next semester; 2) Student is REQUIRED to schedule an appointment with an Advisor at 815.280.2673 prior to enrolling in courses for the semester.   

Recommended Intervention:  1) Meet with an Advisor to explore alternative career pathways; and/or 2) Schedule appointment with a Career Advisor at 815.280.2756.   

Appropriate registration personnel will have override authority for student schedules with advisor approval signatures.

Academic Dismissal

ADS notation will appear on the student's academic summary.

Students on Academic Suspension and again do not meet the appropriate grade point average requirement will be placed on Academic Dismissal. An email and a letter will be mailed to all students in this category at the conclusion of fall and spring semesters.

Required Intervention:  1) Student is allowed to register in courses at JJC for the next semester; 2) Student is REQUIRED to schedule an appointment with an Advisor at 815.280.2673 prior to enrolling in courses for the semester.   

Recommended Intervention:  1) Meet with an Advisor to explore alternative career pathways; and/or 2) Schedule appointment with a Career Advisor at 815.280.2756.   

Appropriate registration personnel will have override authority for student schedules with advisor approval signatures.

Grade Point Average Requirements for Academic Standing Categories

In order to be considered in "good academic standing," grade point averages must be met according to credit hours earned as described below. In the case where this does not occur, the categories, notification methods and prescribed interventions will be progressively applied.

Minimum GPA To Be Considered in Good Academic Standing

  • 0-12 Credit Hours Earned: 1.75 Cumulative or 2.0 Semester
  • 13-32 Credit Hours Earned: 1.85 Cumulative or 2.0 Semester
  • 33-48 Credit Hours Earned: 1.95 Cumulative or 2.0 Semester
  • 49 and above Credit Hours Earned: 2.0 Cumulative or Semester