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What Is the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)?

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a standard of academic progress with two components: a qualitative one, the cumulative grade point average, and a quantitative one, PACE. Students at InterCoast Colleges must also be able to complete their program within the applicable maximum timeframe.

Who issues it

Credits attemptedCredits earned
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96
128
1510
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The catalog states: “PACE is calculated by dividing cumulative credit hours successfully completed by cumulative credit hours attempted.”

Which program covers it

The catalog states: “Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to qualify.”

The catalog states: “A student who wishes to appeal decisions pertaining to satisfactory academic progress, credit for previous training, probation, suspension, termination, graduation requirements, attendance requirements, or any decision relating to matters pertaining to disciplinary action (other than disciplinary actions arising from matters covered under the Campus Sexual Misconduct Policies & Procedures) must write a letter to the School Appeals Committee, which must be received within 14 calendar days following receipt of the school’s decision.”

Related topics include the National Electrical Code and InterCoast Colleges’ programs.

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