YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS

How to Get Off Probation and Stay Off Probation

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WHAT WE WILL COVER IN THIS WORKSHOP

What is Probation?

What are the Consequences of Probation?

How do I get off Probation?

Campus Resources

Two Types of Probation Academic Probation Progress Probation

You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College.

You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College.

Which type of Probation are you on?

Your Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 or “C” average.

You have received a Withdrawal (W), Incomplete (I), or a No Credit (NC) in 50% or more of the courses you have attempted.

Definition of 1st Sem

Academic Probation

If you do not bring your GPA up to 2.0 and move to Second Semester Academic Probation, you will lose your Priority Registration.

Consequence

You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College, and your Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 or a “C” average.

FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION

FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION

What you need to do

1

2

Complete your second semester with the highest grades possible, but not less than a 2.0 GPA

Complete this online Workshop

FIRST SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION

You will lose your priority registration if you continue to Second Semester Progress Probation.

You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College and the Number of (WIN’s) “W”,”I”, or “N”, reaches or exceeds 50% of all units.

Definition of 1st Sem Progress Probation

Consequence

You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College and the Number of (WIN’s) “W”,”I”, or “N”, reaches or exceeds 50% of all units.

FIRST SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION

What you need to do

1

2

Complete your second semester with the percentage of (WIN’s) “W”, “I”, “NC” below 50 percent.

Complete this online Workshop

SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION

Definition of 2nd Sem Academic Probation

You will lose your Priority RegistrationConsequence

You have been on Academic Probation for two consecutive semesters and your Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 or a “C” average.

SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION

What you need to do

1

2

Complete your third semester with the highest grades possible, but not less than a 2.0 term GPA or a “C”.

Attend a Probation Student Group Advising (PSGA) session and meet with a counselor.

SECOND SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION

Definition of 2nd Sem Progress Probation

You will lose your Priority Registration.Consequence

You have been on Progress Probation for two consecutive semesters . The Number of (WIN’s) “W”,”I”, or “N”, reaches or exceeds 50% of all units.

SECOND SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION

What you need to do

1

2

Complete your third semester with the percentage of (WIN’s) “W”, “I”, “NC” below 50 percent.

Attend a Probation Student Group Advising (PSGA) and meet with a counselor.

EX: Joe is on first semester Academic Probation at the end of a spring semester. In the summer session he received under a 2.0 GPA. This would not put him on second semester probation status. When the following fall semester starts he will still be considered on first semester probation.

SUMMER SESSION – Academic Probation

EX: Joe is on first semester Academic Probation at the end of a spring semester. In the summer session he received a 3.5 GPA which brought his cum GPA to over a 2.0. He is now off Academic Probation.

Summer session does not count toward Academic Probation status.

However, Summer can be used as an opportunity to get off Academic Probation.

EX: Susan is on second semester Progress Probation at the end of a spring semester. In the summer session she failed to bring the percentage of her (WIN’s) “W”, “I”, “NC” below 50 percent. This would not result in Susan being dismissed. When the following fall semester starts she will still be considered on second semester progress probation.

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SUMMER SESSION – Progress Probation

Summer Session does not count toward Progress Probation status.

EX: Susan is on second semester Progress Probation at the end of a spring semester. In the summer session she was successful at lowering the percentage of her (WIN’s) to under 50 percent. She will no longer be on progress probation.

However, Summer can be used as an opportunity to get off Progress Probation.

PROBATION DISMISSAL

Definition of ProbationDismissal

You will be dismissed from Delta for one semester.

Consequence

You have been on Probation for three consecutive semesters.

PROBATION DISMISSAL

• If your 3rd consecutive semester on probation is a Fall semester you are given a one semester exemption.

• You will be allowed to register for the next Spring semester.

• However, you will need to complete the Spring semester with a 2.0 GPA or higher , and/or complete 50% or more of the courses you are enrolled in.

Dismissal only occurs after Spring semester

Complete Online Probation Workshop

Exempt from

Dismissal

3rd

Semester GPA is 2.0 or above

3rd Consecutive Semester on Probation

Cumulative GPA below 2.0

Dismissed for 1

semester

Criteria: Attempted at least 12 units. Semester and/or Cumulative grade point average is below 2.0

ACADEMIC PROBATION CHART

2nd Consecutive Semester on Probation

Cumulative GPA below 2.0

Attend PSGA

(Workshop and Counseling)

1st Semester on Probation

Cumulative GPA below 2.0

2nd Semester

GPA is 2.0 or above

Exempt from

attending PSGA

Complete Online Probation Workshop

Exempt from Dismissal

3rd

Semester% of all

“W”,”I”,”N” are less than

50%

3rd Consecutive Semester on Probation

50% or more of all units attempted are “W”,”I”,”N”

Dismissed for 1

semester

Criteria: Attempted at least 12 units. Number of (WIN’s) “W”, ”I”, or “N”, reaches or exceeds 50% of all units

2nd Consecutive Semester on Probation

50% or more of all units attempted are “W”,”I”,”N”

Ist Semester on Probation50% or more of all units

attempted are “W”,”I”,”N”

2nd Semester% of all

“W”,”I”,”N” are less than 50%

PROGRESS PROBATION CHART

Attend PSGA

(Workshop and Counseling)

Exempt from

attending PSGA

PROBATION AFFECTSYOUR REGISTRATION

Loss of registration

points

Late registration appointment

Loss of Priority Registration

Required courses may be

full

HOW TO GET OFF PROBATION

Academic Renewal Requirements:• One year has passed since the completion of a substandard

grade. • Completed 12 consecutive units with a GPA of 2.00 or above

since the completion of the sub-standard grade(s).• Make a Counseling appointment to start this process.

Repeating classesClasses in which a D, F, W, NC were received can be repeated. If you are repeating the class for the first time, and pass with a C or better, the higher grade will be counted in the GPA, not the previous D, F, W, NC grade.

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3rd REPETITION OF A COURSE

You are required to… Meet with a counselor to fill out the Course Repeat Petition Meet all current prerequisites prior to repeating the course. Request permission from the instructor to repeat a course by providing the

approved Course Repeat Petition to the instructor. If there is room the instructor may add you.

Seek specified support services.

If you want to repeat the same course for a third time, in which you received a grade symbol of “D”, “F”, “NC”, or “W”, you will need to fill out a Course Repeat Petition.

You cannot…

Register or get on the waiting list for the course.

Drop the course once you are enrolled. You will be required to receive a grade for the course.

Your grades and grade points will be included in the cumulative GPA if this is only the first repetition of a substandard grade.

Example:F W B 1st repetition with a grade

Your grades and grade points will not be included in the cumulative GPA if this is the second repetition of a substandard grade.

Example:F D B 1st repetition 2nd repetition with a grade with a grade

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FACTORING 3RD REPEAT INTO GPA

Will Factor into GPA Won’t Factor into GPA

PROBATION AND DISMISSAL APPEALS

Probation AppealRequirements: Evidence of extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, injury) that affected

the student’s usual level of academic performance. Meet with a counselor to discuss the extenuating circumstances.

The Director of Admissions and Records or designee shall notify the student if the appeal is granted.

Dismissal AppealRequirements:• Student must submit the appeal form to Admissions within 30 days after the

dismissal notification was sent.• The appeal form must clearly explain and provide evidence of what extenuating

circumstances (e.g. Illness, accident, injury) existed.

The Director of Admissions will review the appeal and notify the student of his/her final decision.

TIME MANAGEMENT:Keep a daily/weekly/monthly schedule to keep you on track.Set priorities for how to utilize your time.

PRIORITIES SHOULD INCLUDE: Attendance – Attend all classes Homework – Complete all assignments and turn them in on

time Academic Support – Tutoring, Study Groups, Counseling Sleep/Health – Get at least 8 hrs. of sleep, eat right, and

take care of health needs

FACTORS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS

College (12 units or more) is a full time job. If you are working full time consider taking fewer units, or

work fewer hours so you can devote enough time to successfully passing your courses.

Spend less money so you can work fewer hours.

Arrange reliable childcare in advance and have a back up plan.

Share your educational /career goals with family and friends to gain their support and understanding of your time demands.

BALANCING WORK/FAMILY/FRIENDS

Prioritize your budget by spending your money on: “NEEDS” FIRST not “WANTS”

NEEDSFoodShelterHealth NeedsBasic TransportationBooksChildcareBasic Clothing

WANTSDesigner Clothes and ShoesDesigner AccessoriesFrequent Eating OutEntertainment/TravelManicuresCable TVExpensive Car/Rims

BUDGETING/SPENDING

1. Strive for the highest grades possible with no less than a “C” in all classes.

2. Take advantage of support services.

3. Know the drop dates and officially withdraw from courses before the drop deadlines.

4. Make sure to meet with a counselor at least once a semester.

STAYING OFF PROBATION

Service Location

Counseling Services Math/Science Tutor Center Reading/Writing Tutor Center Career Center Financial Aid EOPS Learning Disabilities DSP&S Re-Entry Services

DeRicco 234 954-5151 x6276SCMA 162 954-5542 Holt 201 954-5227DeRicco 219 954-5151 x6338DeRicco 234 954-5151 x6296DeRicco 113 954-5151 x6113DeRicco 234 954-5151 x6272DeRicco 219 954-5151 x6338DeRicco 219 954-5151 x6338

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