1. SANTA ANA COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER We welcome you to the Academic Probation Counseling Workshop!

2. AGENDA What is Academic and Progress Probation ?
How is my GPA calculated?
Review transcripts.
How can I get off probation?
Classes for Fall 2012

3. Academic Probation Cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) less
than 2.00
After attempting 12 or more units
Dismissal/GPA less than 1.75 in 3 consecutive semesters
Affects your Financial Aid

4. 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

5. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Course
Units Attempted
Grade/
Grade points
Units Completed
Total Grade Points
English 061
Math 080
Music 101
Speech 101
Coun. 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 : 13 = 2.54
Grade points : Units Attempted = GPA

6. How To Read Your Own Transcript
Units Attempted
Units Completed
G.P.A. per semester
Grade Points
Cumulative GPA Total

7. 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
Enroll in Counseling 100/116
Attend Undecided Major Workshop
Follow up counseling appointment
Study skills workshops and classes

8. FORMS Petition for academic renewal for D, F, or NC grade-blue form
Petition for academic renewal without repetition-yellow form
Registration release form-half sheet
Course repetition request

9. Learning resources Tutoring Center 714-564-6260 U-202
Math Study Center L-204
Success Center L-206
The Writing Center D-110
Computing Center A-106

10. 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.

11. Withdraw Date Deadline for Spring 2012 Semester
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
The last day to drop a 16 week semester class and not receive a “W” was February 5, 2012.
Last date to drop a 16 week semester class with a “W” grade is April 22, 2012.

12. Steps to re-enroll for Fall 2012
Complete the Academic Probation Release form during the workshop
Return form to the counselor after the workshop today.

13. Programs Available General Counseling S-112 714-564-6100
Center for Teacher Education (CFTE) S
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) S
University Transfer Center (UTC) S

14. Programs Available Disabled Student Program and Services
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP/S) U
Freshman Experience Program S
Student Support Services Program L

15. In Conclusion Review your transcripts
List possible Fall 2012 classes on the Proposed Student Program form.
Include classes with poor grades as possible repeats for Fall 2012.
List number of units you would like to take in Fall 2012.
Meet with a counselor and the counselor will evaluate the number of units you will be allowed to take.
Return Probation Release form to Counselor so you will be able to register for Fall 2012.

16. QUESTIONS