1. Level 3 Probation Presentation
Academic Disqualification / Dismissal
Level 3 Probation is a serious matter. By now you have been out of college for at least one semester and you are ready to get back to college. Hopefully you have resolved the issues that kept you from excelling in college. If not, please talk to your counselor about strategies to help you do your best. First, I will review level 1 and 2 and how you allowed yourself to get to level 3 of Academic Disqualification or Dismissal. Then I will explain how to get back into college and the necessary steps needed for readmission to San Bernardino Valley College. Please listen carefully and at the end of this presentation, you will need to print the last page and bring it to the counselor you meet with at San Bernardino Valley College.

2. Review of level 1 Probation
Level 1 Academic & Progress Probation
A students whose GPA drops below 2.0 or “C” average is placed on academic probation.
A students who has dropped 50% or more of classes enrolled or has not complete 50% of classes, receiving grades of ‘W’s (withdrawal) or ‘I’s (incompletes) is placed on progress probation.
Now, lets review level 1 & 2 so that you understand how you got yourself into level 3 Probation. Level 1 of progress probation is considered a warning and this usually happens when a student who has completed 12 units and received course completion symbols of W, I, and or NP in 50% or more of the units attempted and less than a 2.0 GPA. Now, lets review level 2 of Academic Probation, which happens when a students cumulative GPA in 12 units or more fall below a 2.0 GPA – as a consequence, a HOLD is put on your registration, and you will not be able to register without meeting with a counselor to release the registration HOLD. In addition, having below a 2.0 GPA will also affect eligibility for Financial Aid, so be cautious and do your best to improve your grades as soon as possible. 

3. Review of Level 2 Academic Probation
Level 2: REGISTRATION HOLD
Level 2 Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation when his/her cumulative GPA in 12 or more units falls below a 2.0 of all units attempted in each of the two consecutive semesters.

4. Level 3: How did I get to Academic Disqualification / Dismissal?
After level 1 and or level 2 of academic or progress probation a student is dismissed for one semester when one of the following reasons exit:
Student has below 2.0 GPA in units attempted in each of the three consecutive semesters.
Student received courses completions of NP, I, and or W in 50% or more of the units attempted
Student has received a combination of the two patterns listed in each of the consecutive semesters.
As I said before, Level 3 of Probation is a serious matter. At this level you have been disqualified or dismissed from San Bernardino Valley College for one semester. This happens when one or more of the following reasons exists:
The student has earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.00 in all units attempted in each of the three consecutive semesters.
The student has received course completion symbols of NP, I, and/or W in 50% or more of the units for which he/she was enrolled in each of three consecutive semesters.
The student has received a combination of the pattern listed above in each of the three consecutive semesters.
As with probation, a student will be informed of dismissal by letter.
The good news, is that you will be given a another chance to return to college. However, before this happens, you are required to complete this presentation, meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan and submit a petition for readmission. The next slide will give you the steps on how get back to college.

5. What can I do to improve & what could I do different if allowed to return to SBVC?
Repeat courses with grades of “D” & “F” to improve GPA
Be aware of drop and withdraw deadlines printed on your registration statement
Seek free tutoring on campus as needed
Attend every class meeting and arrive early to classroom
Make sure that work does not conflict with your college schedule
Reduce course load per semester to be able to manage homework
Meet with a counselor at least once a semester until your GPA is above a 2.0

6. How do I get back into College? Follow these steps:
Re-submit a new college application online at and
Complete this “online probation presentation”
Complete a “Petition for Readmission form”.
To access form go to: then go to “Records”, then “Frequently used forms”, and finally go to “Petition for Readmission” and download and print form or come in person to pick up a form in the Counseling Center AD/SS 103.

7. How do I get back into College? Continued:
Step 3
Step 4
Write an Essay (150 to 200 words) stating your plans to improve your academic performance. Attach a word-processed document .
Essay tips: think about what you did in the past that put you on probation and include what you would do differently to improve if you were given a 2nd chance to return to college.
Schedule a counselor appointment
Tell the counseling clerk that you have done the online probation presentation & have written an essay for readmission. Call (909) for the next available appointment.

8. How do I get back into College? Continued:
Step 5
Step 6
Develop an Educational Goal Plan with a counselor during your appointment.
Student will be limited to part-time course load only.
Complete a special status probation form with your counselor.
Submit all documents to Admissions/Records Office located in Administration building, room 100.
Documents included are:
Petition for Readmission form
Essay
Educational Goal Plan
Special Status Probation form

9. How do I get back into College? Continued:
Step 7
Notification of Readmission to SBVC will be sent to you by mail. Usually takes about one week to process after submitting to Admissions Office.
Usually takes about a week after you have submitted form to get a response from Admissions/Records Office.

10. Petition for Readmission Approved:
Use Webadvisor to enroll in classes from recommended on your educational goal plan.
Go to and then click on Quick Login located in upper right of webpage and select WebAdvisor.
Every semester submit a “progress report” to a counselor until grade point average is above a 2.0

11. True or False Questions
Name: ______________________________ ID #________________
Academic Term: Fall ____ Spring ____ Summer ____ (check one) Year __________
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Please circle correct answers to the following statements:
A student will be placed on Academic Dismissal after having a less than 2.0 cumulative GPA for three consecutive semesters TRUE or FALSE
There are two types of dismissal—academic dismissal and progress dismissal. A student who receives grades of NP (non-passing), I (incomplete), and or W (withdrawal) in 50% or more of the units attempted/enrolled will be placed on Academic Dismissal TRUE or FALSE
After student’s petition for re-admission has been approved, the student needs to re-submit a new online college application to SBVC TRUE or FALSE
A student on Academic Dismissal must complete a “Petition for Readmission” form.
TRUE or FALSE
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*Please PRINT the completed test and bring it to your meeting with a Counselor in AD/SS 103
*Continue to next page to complete the evaluation form.

12. Online Probation (Level-3) Presentation Evaluation Name ___________________________________________SBVC ID # _____________________ (Print out this evaluation form and bring it to your counseling meeting in AD/SS 103 – Counseling Office)

13. Thank you for completing Level 3 Probation Presentation today.