Guidelines for Academic Notice

Students will be placed on academic notice if they fail to meet satisfactory levels of performance as reflected by one of three measures: cumulative GPA, semester GPA, or major GPA. 

Cumulative GPA  

Students are placed on academic notice if their cumulative GPA falls within the following range based on terms completed: 

If their progress is deemed not satisfactory, they are placed on academic notice and receive letters that indicate that they must (1) earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or above in their first semester on notice and (2) raise their overall GPA to a 2.0 or higher in the ensuing semester, or they will be suspended. Students on notice should carry a full course load of at least four courses worth at least one unit each. Any exceptions must be approved by the associate dean of academic advising. 

Students on academic notice are expected to work with the coordinator of academic development, the coordinator of academic support, the coordinator of academic engagement, or the associate dean of academic advising, as well as their academic advisor, to plan a program to address their academic situation. For more information, consult with the associate dean of academic advising. 

Semester GPA  

Any student with a semester GPA below 1.75 will be placed on academic notice. 

Major GPA  

Students whose GPA in their major (i.e., the average of grades in courses applicable to the major) falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic notice. Students whose GPA in their declared major remains below 2.0 for two semesters, and who are unable to find a suitable probationary major, will be suspended. Students on continuing major notice (after the first semester on major notice) are expected to work with the department chair, their academic advisor, and a representative of academic advising to plan a program to address their academic situation and the terms of continuance in the major.