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Understanding Academic Standing


All GCCCD students have a certain academic standing. That can range from good standing, to academic/progress probation, or even academic/progress dismissal. Check out the list below to learn more about the various types of academic standing, and what they mean. And, remember that whatever your current standing is, you can always reach out to us if you need a hand.

 

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Good Standing

A student who has attempted 12 or more units, maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, and has completed more than 50% of their attempted units.

Academic/Lack-of-Progress Probation

Academic Probation: A student who has not achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

 

Lack-of-Progress Probation: A student who has not completed 50% of their attempted units.

 

These students will:

  • Need to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above and/or complete more than 50% of their attempted units at GCCCD or they may be placed on academic and/or lack-of-progress continued.
Academic/Lack-of-Progress Probation Continued

Academic Probation Continued: A student on academic probation whose semester GPA equals or exceeds 2.0, but whose cumulative GPA for all units attempted remains below 2.0.

 

Lack-of-Progress Probation Continued: A student on lack-of-progress probation whose semester work indicates completion of 50% or more of attempted units but whose cumulative records remain below 50% completion of all attempted units.

 

These students will:

  • Need to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above and/or complete more than 50% of their attempted units at GCCCD or they may be placed on academic and/or lack-of-progress dismissal.
Academic/Lack-of-Progress Dismissal

Academic Dismissal: A student who has not achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above for three consecutive terms.

 

Lack-of-Progress Dismissal: A student who has not cumulatively completed 50% or more of their attempted units for three consecutive terms.

 

These students will:

  • Not be able to attend either college in the district for one academic year. The student may attend summer session.

  • Be required to enroll in the Back on Track Workshop via Canvas and complete the petition for readmission. Review some helpful steps for completing the Back on Track Workshop.
  • Connect with a Counselor to develop a Comprehensive Education Plan to improve your academic standing.
  • Need to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above and/or complete more than 50% of their cumulative attempted units at GCCCD or they may be placed on dismissal status again.
Enroll in the Back On Track Workshop

 

Other Consequences

  • Loss of Priority Registration
  • Loss of California Promise Grant
  • Loss of GCCCD Promise
  • Loss of Financial Aid Award

NOTE: After completing the workshop, students will need to submit their petitions for readmission to the Admissions and Records Office. Petitions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with no guarantee of approval. Petitions for reinstatement should be submitted no later than ten working days prior to the published add deadline. 


Any veteran who petitions for readmission to the college following dismissal must meet with a counselor and have the counselor make a recommendation on the petition prior to being considered for readmission.

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