Academic Standing Policy

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*The policies for all clock-hour programs - programs which started in 2023 or earlier - are available in the PCS School Catalog.

Purpose of Academic Standing Policy

The goal of the Academic Standing Policy is to provide overall guidance and clarity to students who face academic issues, and to provide early detection for struggling students. The policy applies to all students at any time in their course of study at AIMS Education.

If a student receives three warnings and/or probation during their course of study, for any reason, their academic record may be reviewed by the academic department and can lead to dismissal.

Certificate of Achievement Programs

The following only applies to certificate of achievement programs. The student’s academic standing is determined on a course-by-course basis.

Good Standing

Students who pass all quizzes and exams, and maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or higher, are considered to be in Good Standing.

Academic Warning

Students who fail the first exam of a course are placed on Academic Warning. At the discretion of the instructor, the student may be required to meet with the academic department (program director/academic affairs officer). If the student passes the course, he/she will return to Good Standing.

Academic Probation

If a student fails a course, they are placed on academic probation. On academic probation, students are given the following options:

  • Receive counseling about options to transfer to a new program.
  • Repeat the course when it is next available.
  • Receive an academic plan while continuing progression in the program. At the discretion of the program director and academic department, academic plans may be given for emergency, family, or medical situations, as well as other extenuating circumstances.

If a student transfers to another program, successfully repeats the course, or completes an academic plan, he/she will return to Good Standing.

Associate Degree and Certificate Programs

The following applies to associate degree and certificate programs. A student’s academic standing is determined based on performance in individual courses and is formally evaluated at the end of each semester.

Students enrolled in semester-based programs are subject to additional progression requirements during the first semester. Failure to successfully complete all first semester courses will result in dismissal from the program, regardless of academic standing status. Refer to the First Semester Progression Requirement – Semester Programs policy in the College Catalog for additional information.

Good Standing

Students who pass all of their courses, and maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or higher, are considered to be in Good Standing.

Academic Warning

Students who fail the first exam of a course are placed on Academic Warning. At the discretion of the instructor, the student may be required to meet with the academic department (program director/academic affairs officer). If the student passes the course, he/she will return to Good Standing.

Academic Probation

If a student fails a course, they are placed on academic probation. On academic probation, students are given the following options:

  • Receive counseling about options to transfer to a new program.
  • Repeat the course when it is next available. 

If a student transfers to another program or repeats the course and passes, he/she will return to Good Standing.