Academic Progress & Impact on F-1 Status

There are three types of GPA (Grade Point Average) listed on your transcript:

• QTRYL – Quarterly GPA: The average of all course grades for one specific quarter.
• CUM – Cumulative GPA: The average of all courses on your transcript, including ELIUP courses.
• CLVL – College-Level GPA: The average of all courses numbered 100 or higher. For example, ENGL 101 is a college-level course. ENGL 93 is not, because its number is below 100.

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If you repeat a class, you must complete a Course Repeat Indicator Request. This can be submitted through the Repeated Coursework Request form.

When you repeat a course, your GPA will be recalculated using the new grade. However, the original grade will still appear on your transcript with an “R” (for Repeated) next to it. The original grade is not removed but no longer affects your GPA.

Your International Advisor will monitor your GPA and overall academic progress.

• As an F-1 visa student, you are required to make normal progress toward completing your program by the end date listed on your I-20.
• Per Bellevue College’s Academic Standards, “academic progress” means you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain in good academic standing.
• If you do not meet academic progress requirements, you may not be able to complete your program by your I-20 end date. This may place your F-1 visa status at risk.

If you’re on Academic Warning, you’ll repeat the class and meet with your International Advisor to explore ways to improve and learn about campus resources. Teachers will know you’re repeating the class and can support you during the next quarter.

When you get a “D” or an “F” grade for the same course(s) for the second time, you will be be put on Academic Probation and must repeat the course(s).

You are required to meet with your International Advisor before the quarter starting date or during the first three (3) days of the quarter to understand and agree to the required conditions during the probation quarter:

1. Have a “C-” or higher in ALL classes this quarter;
2. Not have more than 5 absences during the quarter: 
3. Schedule follow-up meetings with the International Advisor during the quarter.
4. Understand that if you do not pass, you will be dismissed from the ELI program.
5. Understand that your ELI grades are included in your overall academic transcript at Bellevue College.

When you get a “D” or an “F” grade in the same course(s) for the third time or fail to meet the probationary conditions, you are dismissed from the ELI program. You must meet with your International Advisor to discuss options: 

• Submit an appeal request:
  • If you have a compelling reason, you may submit a written letter to the ELI Program Chair via email. The letter should explain the circumstances that led to your unsatisfactory academic performance in the program and outline a clear plan for improvement if continuation is approved.
  • The ELI Program Chair with make the final decision in consultation with your instructors.
  • A final decision will then be communicated in writing to you, your International Advisor and the Assistant Director of International Student Advising.
  • If approved, you will be required to meet with the Director of Student Success & Retention in the Enrollment Services before you are allowed to enroll in ELIUP classes.
• Transfer to another school. You may have an out of status SEVIS record.
• Leave the United States immediately, (or find a different legal reason to remain here).

Bellevue College places you on Academic Concern at the end of the first quarter in which your cumulative and term GPA falls below a C average (2.0).

The Academic Concern level is meant to connect you with campus resources and support services that can help you stay on track. There is no academic sanction at this level.

You are not considered in good academic standing until your cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or higher.

You will need to complete an Academic Concern Form in the International Student Portal.

• The college places you on Academic Intervention at the end of the second quarter in which your cumulative and term GPA fall below 2.0.
• On Level 2, you are required to complete an online Academic Intervention Form via International Student Portal and meet with your International Advisor at least two times before you are allowed to register for an upcoming quarter.  
• You are not considered in good academic standing until your cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or higher.

• The college places you on academic credit restriction at the end of the third quarter in which your cumulative and term GPA falls below a C average (2.0). 
• On Level 3, you are required to complete the Academic Restriction Form via International Student Portal and must identify two areas where you are showing significant signs of improvement.
• You must meet with the Assistant Director of International Student Advising before or on the first two days of the quarter to discuss your academic strategies/plan for success before you are allowed to enroll in classes (15 credits maximum) for the upcoming quarter.
• You also must meet with the Assistant Director every two weeks throughout the Academic Restriction quarter. 
• You are not considered in good academic standing until your cumulative GPA reaches a 2.0 or higher.

• The college places you on academic dismissal at the end of the fourth quarter in which your cumulative and term GPA falls below a C average (2.0). 
• Academic Dismissal restricts your enrollment at Bellevue College for one full academic year.
• You must meet with the Assistant Director of International Student Advising before the upcoming quarter begins to discuss what options may be available to you at this Level 4 and to discuss your academic strategies/plan for success if you are allowed to continue studying at Bellevue College.
• You must submit an Appeal Request  and submit the Academic Dismissal Form via International Student Portal before the upcoming quarter begins. 
• If your Appeal Request is approved, you can enroll in courses again at Bellevue College.  You are restricted to enroll in classes (15 credits maximum) for the upcoming quarter.
• You are also required to meet with the Assistant Director every two weeks throughout the Academic Dismissal quarter. 
• You are not considered in good academic standing until your cumulative GPA reaches a 2.0 or higher.