Academic Standings and Honors

Academic Standings

Academic standings are applied for the fall and spring semesters for degree-seeking students.

Good Academic Standing

To be in "good standing" at CWI, degree-seeking students must have a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA).

Academic Warning

Degree-seeking students who earn a cumulative GPA below 2.00 are placed on "academic warning" status for the following semester. Students on academic warning are strongly encouraged to work closely with their advisor to plan a successful course of action each semester.

A student on academic warning will return to good standing once their cumulative GPA returns to a 2.00 or higher.

Academic Contract

Degree-seeking students who enroll under an academic warning status and then do not earn at least a 2.00 GPA for that specific semester ("term GPA") are placed on "academic contract" status. Students who wish to enroll while on academic contract status are required to meet with their advisor to create an academic contract.

A student on academic contract status will return to good standing once their cumulative GPA returns to a 2.00 or higher.

A student on academic contract will continue on academic contract when their most recent term GPA is 2.00 or higher, but their cumulative GPA remains below a 2.00. 

The primary objectives of an academic contract are to assist the student in repairing their academic standing and to provide support services in order to achieve the educational goals set forth.

A student on academic contract status will be notified by the Registrar’s Office that their registration access is blocked and they must contact their advisor to participate in the academic contract process in order to enroll in classes. Academic contract agreements must be completed by the end of the semester registration period.

An academic contract is considered successful when the student’s most recent term GPA is 2.00 or higher. Withdrawal from a course will not impact GPA and does not count against a student when determining whether the academic contract is successful. If the student earns a "D" grade, but the term GPA is still 2.00 or higher, the academic contract will be considered successful; however, a student may need to repeat the course to fulfill a graduation requirement.

Note: Students on academic warning status who have registered for the next semester before the reporting of semester grades will need to complete an academic contract if their final grades place them on academic contract status. Failure to complete an academic contract will result in the student being dropped from their classes by the Registrar’s Office immediately following the last day to register for the term.

Academic Suspension

A student who enrolls under academic contract status and fails to earn a 2.00 term GPA will be "academically suspended" from school for the next enrollment term (excluding summer term).

For example:

• A student suspended after the fall semester may return in the next summer semester.
• A student suspended after the spring semester may return in the next spring semester.

When a student returns to CWI after suspension, they will again be held under the same academic contract procedures and conditions. If upon return, the student fails to earn a 2.00 term GPA, the student will be academically suspended from school for the next enrollment term (excluding summer term).

Appeals associated with the academic contract process must be made, in writing, to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Enrollment and Student Services. The AVP of Enrollment and Student Services or their designee will conduct the appeal process and shall provide a final decision to the appellant. The AVP of Enrollment and Student Services' decision is final. If an academic suspension appeal is approved, a student will return to the academic contract procedures and conditions.

Note: Students on academic suspension status who have registered for the next semester before the reporting of semester grades will be dropped from their classes by the Registrar’s Office at the end of the semester.

For more detailed information regarding academic standing procedures, please contact the Registrar's Office at 208.562.3000 or registrar@cwi.edu.

Academic Renewal

CWI understands that students may face challenges when pursuing their education. To support those who have previously struggled but are now succeeding, CWI offers the option to petition the Registrar's Office for "academic renewal."  

To qualify for academic renewal, the following conditions must be met: 

• Academic renewal is limited to a single term. 
• Only a term with at least one "D" or "F" grade is eligible for academic renewal. 
• At least one academic year must have passed since the term being requested for academic renewal. 
• The student must complete at least 12 graded credits (excluding pass/no pass credits) at CWI in subsequent terms, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. 
• The student must submit a written petition on an Academic Appeal Form, fully explaining why they should be considered for academic renewal. 

If the academic renewal conditions are met and the appeal is approved, the student's academic records will show: 

• Courses and grades will remain visible on the transcript.
• Courses will be marked for academic renewal in the specific term.
• Courses will be excluded from total credits, GPA calculations, and graduation requirements.

Note: Academic renewal applies only to courses taken at CWI, can be requested once during a student’s academic career, and is limited to one term. Transfer institutions may not recognize academic renewal; some accept it, while others record the actual grade. Academic renewal does not affect a student's financial aid status. 

Academic Honors

President's List and Dean's List

The President’s List and Dean’s List are term-based distinctions that recognize academic excellence based on grade point average (GPA). These distinctions are awarded at the end of each term (semester). To be eligible for either list, a student must have completed six (6) or more credits of letter-graded courses within a single term. Because pass/no pass courses are not used to calculate a student's GPA, they are excluded when calculating the six (6) or more credits of letter-graded courses needed to be considered eligible. Grades of Incomplete (I) and/or missing grades will prevent a student from receiving honors.

Minimum GPA Requirements
President’s List: 4.00 Term GPA
Dean’s List: 3.50 to 3.99 Term GPA

Students on the President’s List or Dean’s List are congratulated and notified by email at the end of the term. The President’s List and Dean’s List are published on the Academic Honors page on CWI’s website to honor those receiving these distinctions; however, students who qualify for either list will be omitted from the online publication if they have submitted a Directory Hold/Privacy Form to One Stop Student Services.