To be eligible for federal, state, and college aid, students are required by the U.S. Department of Education and the State of Iowa to maintain satisfactory progress toward their degree objectives. In compliance with prescribed regulations, Luther College has established guidelines that are designed to ensure that students successfully complete courses and to promote timely advancement toward specific degree objectives.

These requirements also serve as standards against which to evaluate student progress, grade point averages and overall time periods in which students complete their programs. It is important that all students take the time to review and understand the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (PDF).