PROBATION & DISMISSAL UNDERPERFORMING STUDENT RULE
OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 3333-1-65.13 Rule 3333-1-65.13 went into effect starting summer term of
the 2018-19 academic year, providing a definition of underperforming students and regulations for probation and dismissal from the College Credit Plus program.

PLEASE NOTE: This rule does not alter, supersede, or affect any college/university policy/procedure on academic probation or dismissal.

CCP PROBATION

A student is placed on CCP Probation when he or she either:
 Has earned lower than a cumulative 2.0 GPA in College Credit Plus courses.
or
 Withdraws from two or more courses in same term, receiving a “W” (or equivalent) on his or her college transcript.

While on CCP Probation, the student:
 May only enroll in one College Credit Plus course for one college term (semester or quarter).
 May not enroll in the college course in the same subject in which student previously earned D or F or received no credit (NC grade or equivalent).

CCP DISMISSAL

A student is placed on CCP Dismissal when the student has failed to increase his or her GPA to above a 2.0 in College Credit Plus courses during the CCP probation term.
 While on CCP Dismissal, the student may not enroll in any College Credit Plus courses for the following college term.
 After one college term on CCP Dismissal, the student may submit an appeal to request the secondary school to allow student to participate in College Credit Plus.

APPEALS

Probation Appeals:

 A student on CCP Probation may only appeal the ability to take a course in the same subject in which he or she previously earned a D, F, NC, or equivalent.

Dismissal Appeals:
 After one college term on dismissal, the student may submit an appeal to the secondary school to allow student to participate.
 The secondary school shall determine whether the student may continue on dismissal, move to probation, or participate without restrictions per the school’s adopted policy.

For both types of appeals:
• Each secondary school is required create a policy to direct the school’s appeal process, as described in Ohio Administrative Code section 3333-1-65.13.
• Extenuating circumstances must be considered, separate from academic performance.

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PROBATION & DISMISSAL

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Students, parents, secondary schools, colleges, & universities:

 Review the complete rule (Ohio Administrative Code 3333-1-65.13 available at http://codes.ohio.gov) for details regarding course restrictions, dis-enrollments, policy development, counseling sessions, advising, etc.

Secondary schools:
 Are responsible for placing students on CCP Probation and/or CCP Dismissal, creating an appeals policy, and managing the appeals process.
 Must review the college grades and cumulative GPA’s of students.
 Must notify the student and parents of a student’s probation or dismissal status.
 Verify correct enrollment while on CCP probation.

Colleges & Universities:
 Must send pre-term notices of student enrollment to secondary schools.
 Send student grades to secondary schools as soon as possible after the term ends.

Homeschooled students:
 Actions required by secondary school must be taken by the parent of the homeschooled student. Review entire rule for details on compliance, funding, and payment responsibilities.

IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCES

	Visit the “Underperforming Students Rule” section of www.ohiohighered.org/ccp/resources for:
     Guidance for Creating an Underperforming Student Policy & Sample Template.
	CCP Probation and Dismissal form for use with students and families.
	Probation Scenarios GPA Calculator spreadsheet to assist in calculating student GPA’s.

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