GPA calculation, repeated courses, and academic bankruptcy
Cumulative GPA is the ratio of total grade points earned to total credit hours attempted, excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis and courses graded W, I, or IP. When a course is repeated, the highest grade earned is the official grade and the only one counted in the cumulative GPA; credit counts once toward a credential.
A student readmitted after two or more years away from the KCTCS system may, after completing at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or better post-readmission, declare academic bankruptcy (once only): prior coursework keeps its earned credit but is excluded from the GPA, which recalculates starting from the semester of readmission.
Source: KCTCS Catalog 2026-2027, 'Grade-Point Average', 'Repeating a Course', 'Academic Bankruptcy' sections. — verified Aug 2026
Academic probation, suspension, and reinstatement
A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 at the end of a term is placed on academic probation, and is removed from probation upon earning at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. A student on probation for two consecutive terms who fails to reach a 2.0 cumulative or term GPA in the third term is academically suspended and may not enroll in courses counting toward a KCTCS credential.
A suspended student may be reinstated, at the college Chancellor's discretion, after sitting out at least one 16-week semester; reinstatement carries a return to probation, with suspension again possible if a 2.0 term GPA is not earned in the first term back.
Source: KCTCS Catalog 2026-2027, 'Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, and Reinstatement'. — verified Aug 2026
Minimum GPA and residency for graduation
All KCTCS degrees (Associate in Arts, Science, Fine Arts, and Applied Science), diplomas, and certificates require a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in addition to program credit-hour requirements (60 credits for degrees, a minimum of 36 hours for diplomas). Students must complete at least 25% of the credential's approved curriculum credits at the KCTCS college granting it, regardless of how long they have attended.
Source: KCTCS Catalog 2026-2027, 'Graduation Requirements' / 'Additional Requirements'. — verified Aug 2026
Dean's List and graduation honors
The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher in courses numbered 100 or above. Students who complete at least 45 credit hours toward a degree (or 30 toward a diploma) graduate "With High Distinction" at a 3.60+ GPA on all work attempted, or "With Distinction" at a 3.40-3.59 GPA.
Source: KCTCS Catalog 2026-2027, 'Dean's List' and 'Graduation With Honors'. — verified Aug 2026