Academic Action

Academic success is defined as maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher (on a 4-point scale). All students are considered to be in a Success Orientation Period for their first 12 credits which is generally the Foundational Courses.

If a student’s GPA falls below a 2.5 at any point after the Success Orientation Period, a student will receive a letter of support from Academic Services with strategies and an accountability plan as part of Academic Action I. If a student is unable to bring their GPA up to a 2.5 or above within 6 credits over the period of Academic Action I, the student will receive an Academic Action II letter from Seminary Academic Services, copied also to: 1) the student’s advisor and 2) Retention and Student Success Committee (RSSC). Academic Action II will outline conditions and expectations particular to the student over the next 6 credits. At that point, the RSSC will work with the student to determine whether the student will continue studies within the support structures of Academic Action II or be recommended to the Academic Cabinet for dismissal of studies at North Park Theological Seminary.

If a student is dismissed for academic reasons, they may petition the Seminary Dean of Faculty in writing after one (1) year for readmission.

While a student may be awarded a certificate with a GPA below 2.5 provided each course meets minimum requirements (at least a C-), degrees will only be awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 2.5 or above.