1. Probation Workshop Counseling Division

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

12. 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

13. Academic Renewal Forms

14. Reinstatement Form

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.