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Academic: An educator who is a faculty member at a college or university. Also referred to as Academician.

Academic Probation: If a student on academic warning fails to earn the minimum semester GPA for the credit hours earned at the end of the next semester of enrollment, she/he will be placed on academic probation . . . View Full Definition

Reasonable Academic Progress (RAP): the South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance has its own academic progress standards called Reasonable Academic Progress (RAP). Students must satisfy the RAP requirements listed below in or . . . View Full Definition

Academic Suspension: If a student on academic probation fails to earn the minimum semester GPA for the credit hours earned at the next semester enrollment, she/he will be suspended from the college and will not . . . View Full Definition

Academic Standing: A student's academic marks that determine whether they are meeting the standards prescribed for continuing in the program. Different levels of academic standing include the Dean's Honor Roll . . . View Full Definition

Academic Warning: A student whose semester grade point average (GPA) falls below the minimum described above will be placed on academic warning and will be restricted to 12 semester credits at the next regist . . . View Full Definition

Academic Advisor: A post-secondary counselor that provides guidance to students in designing an academic program and selecting courses to meet program requirements.

Academic Year: The period of formal instruction at a postsecondary institution, usually September through June.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): SAP is required by all programs except South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance to ensure that students who are receiving federal and state aid are making measurable progress toward complet . . . View Full Definition

Academic Progress: All colleges require students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) to remain in school.