Scholastic Honors
New Mexico Junior College recognizes top scholars at the end of each fall and spring semesters. Students who have enrolled in and have completed twelve or more semester hours of college-level course work and whose academic achievements are worthy of recognition are honored.
- In order to make the President’s Honor List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of college-level work and earn a grade point average of 4.0.
- To make the Vice Presidents’ Honor List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of college-level work and earn a grade point average from 3.5 to 3.99, with no grade less than a “B.”
- To make the Deans’ List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of college-level work and earn a grade point average from 3.0 to 3.49, with no grade less than a “B.”
Developmental and transitional courses are not college-level courses and do not count for honors list purposes. Students enrolled in any developmental or transitional courses are not eligible for scholastic honors.
Academic Probation & Suspension
New Mexico Junior College students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward an academic objective.
Probation
A student whose cumulative GPA at New Mexico Junior College falls below 2.0 in a given semester will be placed on academic probation effective the following term of enrollment. The student will be required to meet with a success coach or advisor prior to registration. Students on academic probation may not enroll for more than twelve hours during a semester or six hours during a summer or interim session without permission from the Vice President for Student Services. The student will be removed from academic probation upon attainment of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
A student on academic probation is enrolled in the college conditionally and should utilize available college resources such as advisors, success coaches, tutors, and professors. Utilization of these resources will be considered when evaluating any future academic appeals.
The student will be notified in writing of their probationary status and an academic probation hold will be placed on their record. Academic Probation will be noted on the student’s official transcript. Students will remain on probation if they withdraw from New Mexico Junior College while on probation. Students transferring credit from another institution in a probationary status will receive the same status at New Mexico Junior College.
Note: Some programs may have additional requirements that affect a student’s eligibility to continue in the program. Students should refer to the program’s requirements.
Suspension
A student will be placed on Academic Suspension from NMJC when both the semester and cumulative GPAs are below 2.0 after a semester on probation. The duration of the initial suspension is one full semester, not including summer. For example, a student placed on suspension at the end of the fall semester will not be allowed to attend the following spring; a student placed on suspension at the end of the spring semester will not be allowed to attend the following summer and fall semesters; and a student placed on suspension at the end of the summer semester will not be allowed to attend the following fall semester. Any subsequent suspensions will be for one calendar year.
If a suspended student has pre-registered for the upcoming semester, their schedule will be deleted and a refund of all fees and tuition will be authorized. After serving a semester of academic suspension, a student may resume studies at NMJC. The student will be placed on probationary status and must abide by the guidelines governing that status.
The student will be notified of the suspension status in writing. The Academic Suspension will be noted on the student’s official transcript. Students on Academic Suspension are given the opportunity to appeal the status. Students transferring credit from another institution in a suspension status will receive the same status at New Mexico Junior College, are required to meet the same requirements, and are provided the same opportunity to appeal.
Academic Suspension Appeals
A student who has been placed on academic suspension may submit a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Services explaining the unusual circumstances (along with supporting documentation) as to why they should be readmitted without serving the suspension.