Academic Probation (AP) is a Temporary Academic Status assigned to students who did not satisfy their college's minimum academic requirements at the end of a Fall or Spring semester. Academic Probation may also be designated as “Subject to Dismissal” or “Subject to Suspension” based on specific college policies. There are three types of Academic Probation: Term, Cumulative, and Departmental. Each type of Academic Probation is defined by a unique set of GPA requirements as determined by a student’s college.
Term
A student is placed on Term Probation if they do not achieve at least a semester grade-point average of 1.5 (L&S, CED, RCNR, & Haas) or 2.0 (COC & CEO). To clear term probation, a minimum 2.0 term and 2.0 cumulative UC GPA must be achieved by the end of the semester.
Cumulative
A student is placed on 2.0 Academic Probation if they do not achieve at least an overall UC grade-point average of 2.0. To clear overall probation, a minimum 2.0 overall (cumulative) UC GPA must be achieved by the end of the next semester of enrollment (probationary term).
Departmental
Certain departments require students to maintain a minimum GPA for major courses. For example, the College of Engineering requires students to maintain a 2.0 technical GPA and declared MCB/IB students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all major courses.
What are my college’s policies on Academic Probation and Dismissal?
To learn more about your college’s policies regarding Academic Probation and Dismissal, visit our Academic Probation webpage. You can also schedule an appointment with one of our counselors to discuss your specific situation.
CNR students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of ≥ 2.0 and a term/semester GPA of ≥ 1.5. If they are unable to meet the academic requirements, they will be placed on academic probation and provided instructions on how they may return to good standing. If they are unable to do so they may be subject to dismissal from the college. CNR students who are dismissed may not take...
CED Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of ≥ 2.0 and a term/semester GPA of ≥ 1.5. If a student cannot meet the GPA requirements, they will be notified by the college that they have been placed on academic probation and are subject to dismissal if they do not meet the criteria provided in their notification email....
Students who are placed on academic probation often feel alone, embarrassed/ashamed and afraid. Our R2R team can support you as you navigate those difficult emotions and collaborate with you to create a practical plan for returning to good standing and reaching your academic goals. We offer
Academic counseling meetings
R2R Seminar
R2R Scholars
Support accessing resources and accommodations on campus
Satisfactory Academic Progress, or better known as “SAP”, is a federal policy that asks all students to satisfy the following three academic requirements in order to maintain financial aid eligibility:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA at or above 2.0. by the annual SAP evaluation period that occurs at the end of each academic year.
- Complete 67% of all units attempted cumulatively (including accepted transfer units) during your undergraduate career.
- Attempted units (including accepted transfer units) must not exceed 150% of the published length of your degree program.
Students who want to learn more about their academic standing and how it may impact their financial aid should consult directly with an EOP counselor and/or the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office.
