Probation Workshop Counseling Division

AGENDA What is Academic and Progress Probation ? How is my GPA calculated? Review transcripts. How can I get off probation? Classes for Fall

Academic Probation Cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) less than 2.00 After attempting 12 or more units Dismissal/GPA less than 2.00 in 3 consecutive semesters Affects your Financial Aid

Board of Governor’s (BOG) Fee Waiver Changes EFFECTIVE FALL 2016: To avoid losing the BOG Fee Waiver you must meet the following standards: Academic – Sustain a GPA of 2.0 or higher If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms, you may lose eligibility Progress – Complete more than 50% of your coursework If the cumulative number of units you complete is not more than 50% in two consecutive primary terms, you may lose eligibility Combination of Academic & Progress Standards Any combination of two consecutive terms of cumulative GPS below 2.0, and/or cumulative unit completion of not more than 50% may result in loss of fee waiver eligibility

Progress Probation 50% or more of all classes not completed after attempting 12 or more units Includes W, I, and/or NP Dismissal-Exceeds 50% for 3 consecutive semesters 1/2

Probation Status Progress Probation Academic Probation P1 – 1st time P2 – 2nd time PD – Dismissal for progress probation A1 – 1st time A2 – 2nd time AD – Dismissal for academic probation

Grade Point Average (GPA) Course Units GPA Grade/ Units Completed Total Grade Points ENGL 061 MATH 081 MUS 101 CMST 101 CNSL 116 3 4 A = 4 B =3 CR D = 1 C = 2 12.0 0.0 3.0 6.0 Total 13 16 33.0 GPA = Total Grade Points divided by Units GPA 33 divided by 13 = 2.54 GPA

How To Read Your Own Transcript Units GPA (formally known as units attempted) Units Completed GPA per semester Grade Points Cumulative GPA Total

How to be removed from Probation Status Repeat courses with D or F grades and petition for Academic Renewal Petition for Academic Renewal without course repetition Limit units per semester Utilize free tutoring services (Learning Center A-225 or U-202) Enroll in Counseling 100/198/116 Attend Undecided Majors Workshop Follow up counseling appointment Enroll in Study Skills 109

Academic Renewal Forms

Reinstatement Form

Learning Resources Academic Learning Center 714-564-6569 A-225 & U-202 Math Center 714-564-6678 L-204 Academic Computing Lab 714-564-6731 A-106

Transcripts From Other Institutions If you attended another college, you need to clean up those transcripts for SAC graduation and transfer purposes. This could come back and affect your transfer admissions acceptance and SAC graduation.

Withdraw Date Deadline for Spring 2016 Semester IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Last date to drop semester-length classes with a “W” grade is May 8, 2016. Always check your web advisor class schedule for specific dates to receive a “W” grade for 12-week and 8-week courses. Communicate with your instructors prior to the withdrawal date by checking on your grade status.

In Conclusion Review your transcripts List possible Fall semester classes on the back of your transcript. Include classes with poor grades as possible repeats for Fall. Limit number of units you would like to take in Fall. Meet with a counselor to sign-out of the workshop.