Academic Jeopardy Status

What is Academic Jeopardy?

Academic Jeopardy status at Jamestown Community College means a student has not met the standards on Federal Aid Eligibility Chart A for two or more semesters.

The student will have an additional semester to improve their cumulative grade point average and hours earned, or face possible suspension in subsequent semesters. During this time, students will be required to access support measures to assist in recovering their grades.

If the student fails to meet the minimal standards based on Federal Aid Eligibility Chart A, then the student may face Academic Suspension.

What happens if you are placed in Academic Jeopardy?

Various factors contribute to students finding themselves in Academic Jeopardy, often extending beyond academic challenges to include difficulties in balancing academic pursuits with other life commitments.

It is mandatory to meet with a counselor from the Success Center to identify specific reasons for academic struggles. Counselors will assist in devising a Success Plan for the next semester to support academic success.

It is strongly recommended to discuss your financial aid eligibility with Financial Aid & Billing prior to the beginning of the semester. If a student on Academic Jeopardy enrolls and attends classes for the next semester, they may owe for some or all of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses.

Success Center
Financial Aid Eligibility
Support Services for Your Success Plan

JCC offers numerous learning and holistic support services, and the Success Plan developed with the JCC counselor will help determine the most appropriate services for you.

Can you appeal Academic Jeopardy?

Students retain the right to appeal any academic standings decision. However, since Academic Jeopardy is based on the calculation of your cumulative GPA, it's unlikely that the designation will be revoked.

1. Submit a Written Appeal

If you believe a calculation error has occurred, you can submit a written appeal to the Academic Standings Committee for review. The Academic Standings Committee, made up of faculty members, meets monthly to consider appeals.

The appeal letter should be:

  • Emailed to StudentAffairs@mail.sunyjcc.edu, or
  • Submitted to the Student Affairs office on the Jamestown Campus, Success Center at the Cattaraugus County Campus, or main office at the North County Center.
2. Receive Appeal Outcome

You will receive an email on behalf of the chair of the Academic Standings Committee regarding the outcome of your appeal.

  • Appeal approved: If a calculation error is identified resulting in meeting the criterion on Chart A, your Academic Jeopardy status will be lifted. However, you may still be subject to Academic Recovery.
  • Appeal denied: You have the option to appeal to the vice president of Academic Affairs. The information on how to contact the vice president will be included in the response from the Academic Standings Committee. The vice president will gather and review the information to date prior to scheduling a meeting with you. You should be prepared to provide clear evidence of an error in calculation based on Chart A. The decision of the vice president will be final.