1. GPA, Forms, and Procedures Prof. Bill White Bus. 101-301 For Business, Economics, and CIS Majors

2. Disclaimer The following is only to serve as a general guide. It may not be complete or totally accurate. It is the students’ responsibility to check the appropriate Catalog and speak with their advisors.

3. Computing Your GPA Grade GPEIf 4 Unit Course A4.0 per unit16.0 A-3.714.8 B+3.313.2 B3.012.0 B-2.710.8 C+2.3 9.2 C2.0 8.0 C-1.7 6.8 D+1.3 5.2 D1.0 4.0 D-0.7 2.8 F/U0.0 0.0 GPA = Grade Point Average GPE = Grade Points Earned

4. Computing Your GPA (Divide Total Grade Points Earned By Total Units Earned In Classes In Which You Received A Grade) Course Grade/GPE Units/HRS GPE/Course MATH102 C-/1.7 4 6.8 ENG 101 B/3.0 4 12.0 BUS 200 A-/3.7 4 14.8 BUS 101 B/3.0 2 6.0 TOTALS 14* 39.6** Your GPA For The Quarter = 39.6**/14* = 2.83 GPE = Grade Points Earned Units = Credits = HRS = Hours

5. What A Grade Report Looks Like CourseTitleGrade Units GPE CIS 301 Comp Bus Sys C48.0 MGMT 301 Bus Comm C48.0 PHIL 325 Violence & Ethics D44.0 Probation GPBD: 12.0 AHRS EHRS QHRS QPTS GPA Current 12 12 12.00 20.00 1.67 Cumulative 102 102 100.00 188.00 1.88 A = Attempted E = Earned Q = Quality PTS = Points

6. Computing A Grade Point Balance Deficiency (GPBD) (Applies to 2001-2003 and earlier Catalogs) Grade Grade Pts. times # 0f Units (Assume 4) A+2.0+8.0(2.0 x 4) A-+1.7+6.8(1.7 x 4) B++1.3+5.2(1.3 x 4) B+1.0+4.0(1.0 x 4) B-+.7+2.8(.7 x 4) C++.3+1.2(.3 x4) C 0.0 0.0 C--.3-1.2(-.3 x 4) D+-.7-2.8(-.7 x 4) D- 1.0-4.0(-1.0 x 4) D-- 1.3-5.2(-1.3 x 4) F/U- 2.0-8.0(-2 x 4)

7. Probation and Disqualification  Students place themselves on probation when when their overall GPA is less than a “C” (2.0). Thus, their overall GPBD is negative. They remain on probation until this is corrected or they are disqualified.  Students whose GPBD reaches the following are disqualified: Class LevelGPAGPBD Freshman (0-44 units)<1.50 22 Sophomore (45-89 units)<1.70 22 Juniors (90-134 units)<1.85 13 Seniors (135+ units)<1.95 9

8. Probation and Disqualification (continued) A GPBD Example

9. Probation and Disqualification (continued)  When placed on probation, students must attend a Probation Workshop. (Temporarily discontinued.)  When disqualified, students may petition for reinstatement. They must go to the Undergraduate Advisement Center/SH 256B to begin the process.  If denied reinstatement, students must: hold an exit interview with their academic advisor, and complete a contract describing what must be achieved before being allowed to return. stay out of school at least 2 quarters, and then reapply for admission to the University and the CBE.

10. Repeating Courses For Academic Renewal  Students may repeat a course one time if the grade is lower than a “C,” and have the first grade not counted in their GPA/GPDB.  This procedure is limited to a maximum 20 units, and only applies to courses taken at CSLA.  Students should file the petition by the add deadline of the quarter in which they repeat the course. Retroactive petitions may or may not be accepted.  Check the catalog for more academic renewal information.

11. Forms and Procedures  Declaring/Changing Programs Forms Major, option, minor, and certificate Forms in appropriate department or SH 256B  Course/Class Changes Initial add through STAR Instructions in Schedule of Classes ADD Appeal Form in Option department or SH 256B After ADD Deadline, requires instructor’s and Dpt. Chair signatures, and possibly others. Check requirements each quarter.

12. Forms and Procedures (continued)  Course/Class Changes (continued) Drop Request Form Form in Option department or SH 256B After first week/”W” Period, requires instructor’s and Dpt. Chair signatures After 8th week/Emergency Withdrawal Period, add Dean’s signature Incomplete Grade Agreement Form with instructor. Get his/her signature

13. Forms and Procedures (continued)  Petitions to Change Requirements General Academic Petition For Undergraduate Requirements Form Form in Option department or SH 256B Use for ALL G.E. requirements Advisor and recommending Dpt.’s signatures Course Substitution Requests Form in Option department or SH 256B Use for degree requirement in MAJOR Advisor and Dpt. offering course signatures

14. Forms and Procedures (continued)  Registration/Admission Issues Petition for Student Leave of Absence Form in ADM 146, Option Dpt. or SH 256B Use if you plan to be absent more than 2 quarters See catalog for rules and procedures Concurrent Enrollment at Another School in the CSU System Form in SA 101 See catalog for rules and procedures Dual Registration Form in SA 101 See catalog for rules and procedures

15. Forms and Procedures (continued)  Graduation Forms Advisor Approved Electives Form in Option department or SH 256B Advisor’s signature Bachelor’s Degree Worksheet (Grad Check) Form in ADM 146 or SH 256B Submit 2 quarters before expected graduation quarter  Grades Petition for Academic Renewal By Course Repetition Form in ADM 146, Option Dpt., or SH 256B Only for 20 units. Once per course. Only for grades “C-” or less. Only student signature. See advisor.  Appeals -- You can appeal anything. Who knows?