Find out how to be removed from the two types of probation, Academic Probation and Progress Probation.
- Academic Probation: If you took at least 12 units at Sierra College and earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of less than 2.0 in all units attempted, you will be on Academic Probation.
- Progress Probation: If you enrolled in at least 12 units at Sierra College and got W, I, or NP in 50% or more of the total units attempted, you will be on Progress Probation.
Either type of probation means you cannot register for more than 13 units until probation ends. You may have to follow a MAP (My Academic Plan) that you develop with a counselor.
Removal from Probation
Academic Probation
Academic Probation will end when your cumulative Sierra College GPA is 2.0 or higher.
Progress Probation
Progress Probation will end when your percentage of W, I, and NP units at Sierra College drops below 50%.
Dismissal
Academic Probation
If you are on Academic Probation, you will be dismissed if your cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 in all units attempted in each of two consecutive semesters* (excluding summer).
Progress Probation
If you are on Progress Probation, you will be dismissed if the percentage of W, I, and NP units in at least two consecutive semesters* reaches or exceeds 50% (excluding summer).
* Semesters are considered consecutive based on your enrollment. For example, fall semester followed by another fall semester is consecutive if you were not enrolled in the spring semester.
What happens when you are dismissed?
When you are notified of your dismissal, you will not be able to enroll in any classes for one semester. You may request readmission after one semester. Contact a counselor for further information.
Automatic Dismissal Appeal
If you make satisfactory term progress by achieving a 2.0 GPA, you will get an automatic dismissal appeal for the next term. However, you will remain on a probation status and will be limited to taking 13 units.
Dismissal Readmission
After you are dismissed, you may request readmission after one semester by doing the following:
- Apply for the semester you want to attend
- Meet with a counselor
- Submit a completed Dismissal Readmission Petition
- Submit a copy of your most recent MAP (My Academic Plan)
California Code of Regulations
These rules are in accordance with Section 55033 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations.
Resources
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