Probation and Dismissal - AR4250
January 1, 1997 (previously AR 5010)
Probation and dismissal are based on the student’s performance at the community college of current attendance only.
Probation
- Progress probation. A student who has enrolled in a total of 12 units will be placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled and for which entries of “W”, “I”, "NC", "NP” are recorded reaches or exceeds 50 percent.
- Academic probation. After attempting 12 or more units, a student is placed on probation when the cumulative grade point average for all work attempted falls below "C" (2.0).
Removal from Probation
- Progress probation. A student on progress probation because of an excess of units for which entries of “W”, I”, “NP” are recorded shall be removed from probation when the percentage of units in this category drops below 50 percent. A student who is placed on probation may submit an appeal in accordance with procedures to be established by the Chancellor.
- Academic probation. A student on academic probation for a grade point average deficiency shall be removed from probation when the student’s accumulated grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
Dismissal
- A student who is on progress probation shall be subject to dismissal if the cumulative percentage of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of "W", "I", "NC", "NP", are recorded in at least three (3) consecutive semesters reaches or exceeds fifty percent.
- A student who is on academic probation shall be subject to dismissal if the student has earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 1.75 in all units attempted in each of three (3) consecutive semesters.
- A student who is subject to dismissal may submit a written appeal in compliance with administrative procedures. Dismissal may be postponed and student continued on probation if the student provides evidence of extenuating circumstances or shows significant improvement in academic achievement.
Readmission
- A student who has been dismissed may request reinstatement after one semester passage of time or an appeal that indicates that extenuating circumstances have changes. Readmission may be granted, denied, or postponed according to criteria contained in administrative procedures.
- The Chancellor shall develop procedures for the implementation of this policy that comply with the Title 5 requirements.
Legal reference:
Title 5, Section 55759 Education Code 72285, 76000; Education Code Section 70902(b)(3); Title 5, Section 55030-55034
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