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Honors Good Standing Policy

The following policy takes effect in full for the 2022-23 academic year.

  • In the following policy the term “academic year” refers to Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarter. The Honors Program does not consistently offer Summer classes.

Honors Program Good Standing

To be considered in “good standing” in the Louisiana Tech University Honors Program, a student must:

  • be in good standing with Louisiana Tech University by complying with all of its policies, including the “Code of Conduct” and the “Academic Honor Code”
  • maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) at or above 3.30
  • successfully complete 6 honors hours per academic year (from Fall Quarter to Spring Quarter) with a grade of B or higher until they have reached 15 total honors hours; a student who does not successfully complete 6 hours per academic year (from Fall Quarter to Spring Quarter) with a grade of B or higher will be considered inactive and removed from the program
  • complete the honors course requirements with earned grades of B or higher in all honors courses; grades of C and D may still count

Honors Program Probation

An honors student will be placed on probation if the cumulative GPA falls between 3.29 – 3.00.

If, after one quarter on probation, a student’s cumulative GPA:

  • reaches 3.30 or higher, the student will return to good standing
  • remains between 3.29 – 3.00, the student will remain on probation for an additional quarter
  • falls below a 3.00, the student will be dismissed from Honors

If, after two quarters on academic probation, a student’s cumulative GPA:

  • reaches 3.30 or higher, the student will return to good standing
  • remains below a 3.30, the student is dismissed from the Honors Program

Any student on probation is strongly encouraged to meet with the Director or Assistant Director to discuss an action plan.

Honors Program Dismissal

An honors student will be dismissed from Honors Program if any of the following is true:

  • the student has a cumulative GPA below 3.00
  • the student is on probation for two consecutive quarters
  • a student has not successfully completed 6 honors hours per academic year (from Fall to Spring Quarter) with a grade of B or higher
  • it is mathematically impossible for the student to regain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 by the anticipated graduation date
  • the student will be unable to satisfy the honors course requirements before graduation

A student may appeal the dismissal if they fail to meet the requirements for medical reasons, military service, or documented personal reasons. Students who are dismissed from the program will be purged from all preregistered honors courses.

Reinstatement

A former Honors Program student who regains a cumulative GPA of 3.30 may request reinstatement in the Honors Program by petitioning to the Director of the Honors Program. The Director will discuss honors course requirements with the student to determine whether it remains possible for the student to complete the program. The Director will consider standing with the University, progress toward degree, and ability to satisfy the honors course requirements when deciding on reinstatement.

Appeal of Dismissal

Students dismissed from the Honors Program have failed to meet the expectations for good standing in the program.

Appeal of dismissal from the Honors Program may be made by composing a letter to the Director stating the reasons for the appeal and explaining a clear plan for completing the specific honors program requirements or attaining the required GPA. Any appeal should include substantive supporting documentation attesting to the reason the student was unable to maintain good standing. Appeals must be submitted no later than noon on the day prior to the first day of classes. Students will be required to meet with their Academic Advisor prior to submitting any such appeal. Appeals are reviewed and decided upon by the Director. If the appeal is approved, the Director will notify the University Registrar and the reinstated student’s preregistered schedule will be retained. If the appeal is denied, the student will be purged from preregistered honors courses.

Good Standing Policy Transition (Grandfather Clauses for Honors Students Enrolled in 2021-2022)

The Good Standing Policy takes effect in full in the 2022-23 academic year. For currently enrolled students participating in the Honors Program the following allowances will be made to facilitate the transition to the new policy:

  • After Winter Quarter 2022 any student with a GPA under 3.0 will lose their honors status. If such a student has already registered for an honors course for Spring Quarter 2022 they will be allowed to remain in it, but they will not be allowed to register for honors courses again until such a time as they are reinstated in the Honors Program.
  • Honors courses completed before the 2022-23 academic year with a passing grade less than B will count for honors credit. Any honors course completed after that date with a grade less than B will not, as per the good standing policy.