Academic Progression

Purpose:

The purpose of the Academic Progression policy is to describe the academic conditions which are considered unsatisfactory and jeopardize a student’s scholastic standing at the School.

Scope:

This policy applies to all students enrolled in the AAS degree in Radiologic Technology program.

Policy Details:

A student who is enrolled at SOMI is in Good Academic Standing until such time the student is placed on academic warning, or dismissal.

Academic Warning: A student is placed on Academic Warning when the student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 at the conclusion of any semester of attendance — fall, spring, or summer. Notification of warning appears on the student’s academic record. A student remains on Academic Warning for one semester of attendance, at the end of which time the student must obtain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Failure to achieve this GPA results in Academic Dismissal.

Academic Dismissal: A student is academically dismissed from the School for any one of the following reasons:

  • Failure to successfully complete all courses in the first semester with a final grade of C (80) or higher.
  • Failure to achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA while on Academic Warning.
  • Any two course failures (grade D, F).
  • Failure to complete the enrolled program within the timeframe specified in this policy.
  • A student who is academically dismissed is not eligible for re-admission to the program.

Maximum Time Frame

Regulations require that students complete their academic program in no more than 150% of the published program length, Maximum Time Frame. Due to SOMI’s rigorous Academic Progression standards, SOMI’s Maximum Time Frame, as measured in credit hours, is reached at 89 credit hours (Credits Attempted), or 107% of the published program length. (83 credit hours published program length * 107% = 89 credit hours).

The normal time to complete the Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology program is five (5) semesters upon registration in the first Radiologic Technology course (RAD 1101). Students must complete the program within three (3) years and no more than 107% of the published program length.

Definitions:

Academic Progression is the process by which a student can advance in their program of study through progressively meeting the academic and administrative requirements for the program.

Good Academic Standing is a designation indicating that a student has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and is eligible to continue or re-enroll at the School.

Academic Warning is a designation indicating that a student has failed to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. The term for Academic Warning may not exceed one semester (fall, spring, or summer).

Academic Dismissal is a designation indicating that a student has failed to return to Good Academic Standing at the end of a term in Academic Warning and/or has achieved failure as designated in section V of this policy.

Note: Please note that ACA 2.02 Academic Progression policy is related to a student’s academic progression. Students utilizing Federal Financial Aid must also comply with the requirements of ADM 2.06 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which is contained in the Finance section of the Catalog.