TSTC's scholastic standards are based on a philosophy of advancing student progress toward successful course and program completion. The criteria for scholastic standing are designed to monitor student progress so that faculty and staff can intervene and assist students who have difficulty meeting minimum requirements.

Scholastic standing is computed at the end of each enrollment period and is based on the Standards of Progress (SOP) Term and Cumulative GPAs.

A student who does not maintain this minimum is placed on scholastic alert, scholastic probation, or scholastic suspension. These three scholastic levels alert faculty and staff to problems in the student's scholastic performance so that appropriate intervention and assistance can be provided.

Scholastic probation is a serious warning that the quality of the student's work must improve in order for the student to continue enrollment at TSTC. Students on scholastic probation are required to meet with a counselor or advisor prior to registration and may be required to enroll in special programs or courses. After counseling with appropriate college staff, the student may be permitted to enroll in a new program.