Academic Standing

Full-time undergraduate students are considered to be in good academic standing if they meet the minimum standards for satisfactory progress towards a degree (Table A) and cumulative grade point average (Table B). For students with at least 90 completed credits, a term GPA of at least 2.000 is also required for good academic standing. Part-time and non-degree seeking students are considered to be in good academic standing if they meet the minimum GPA standards (Table B).

Table A: Minimum Standards for Satisfactory Progress Towards a Degree

Completed full-time semesters	Completed semester credits*
After 2 semesters	At least 20
After 3 semesters	At least 34
After 4 semesters	At least 48
After 5 semesters	At least 60
After 6 semesters	At least 72
After 7 semesters	At least 84
After 8 semesters	At least 96

*Includes AP, CLEP and course credits that are recognized by Loras College

Table B: Minimum GPA Requirements for Good Academic Standing

Earned Credits	Cumulative GPA**
1-24	At least 1.900
24.1-48	At least 1.900
48.1-72	At least 1.950
72.1-89.9	At least 1.980
90 or more credits	At least 2.250

**The cumulative GPA is a student’s Loras College institutional GPA

A grade of “I” (Incomplete) must be successfully completed in order to be counted toward satisfactory progress and academic good standing.

Academic Standing of all students is automatically reviewed at the conclusion of the fall and spring terms.