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 next semester

4. Academic Probation Cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) less
than 2.00
After attempting 12 or more units
Dismissal occurs if GPA is less than 2.00 in 3 consecutive semesters
Will lose priority registration if on probation for 2 consecutive semesters
Affects your Financial Aid (including BOG Fee Waiver)

5. BOGW and Academic Probation
You have to meet academic and progress standards to receive BOGW Fee Waiver.
ACADEMIC – sustain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring) you may lose your fee waiver eligibility
PROGRESS – complete more than 50% of your units
If the cumulative number of units you complete is not more than 50% for two consecutive primary terms (fall/spring) you may lose your fee waiver eligibility

6. Progress Probation
If more than 50% of all units are not completed after attempting 12 or more units
Includes W, I, and/or NP
Dismissal-If on progress probation for 3 consecutive semesters
Will lose priority registration if on probation for 2 consecutive semesters
Affects your Financial Aid (including BOGW Fee Waiver)
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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 083
MUS 101
CMST 101
CNSL 116 4 6 3
A = 4
B =3 CR
D = 1
C = 2
16.0
18.0
0.0
3.0
6.0
Total 19
43.0
GPA = Total Grade Points divided by Units GPA
43 divided by 19 = 2.26 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 (if repeated course was taken at another accredited college)
Petition for Academic Renewal without course repetition
Consider taking fewer units per semester
Utilize free tutoring services (Learning Center D-307)
Enroll in
Counseling 100/116
Attend Undecided Majors Workshop
Make a 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 D-307
Math Center L-204
Academic Computing Lab A-106

16. Transcripts From Other Institutions
If you attended another college, you may 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 Fall 2017 Semester
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Last date to drop semester-length classes with a “W” grade is November 19, 2017.
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 Summer, Fall and/or Spring semester classes on the back of your transcript.
Include classes with poor grades as possible repeats for subsequent semesters.
Consider taking fewer units next semester.
Meet with a counselor to sign-out of the workshop.