Sacramento City College uses Academic Probation, Progress Probation, Academic Dismissal, and Progress Dismissal to identify students who are struggling and offer them support. We will notify you if you are in one of these standings, or you can view your academic standing on your unofficial transcript after grades are posted each semester. Log in to eServices, then click Academic Records to find your unofficial transcript. If you are in probation or dismissal status, then you may need to meet certain requirements to remain enrolled in classes.
Fresh Start
Are you at risk of probation or dismissal? The Fresh Start Program supports students who fall into probation or dismissal status, helping them get a fresh start and return to good standing.
Definitions
- Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal (AP1, AP2, AD)
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- Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units, and whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0, will be placed on Academic Probation 1 (AP1).
- After the second consecutive semester of a cumulative GPA below 2.0, student will be placed on Academic Probation 2 (AP2).
- After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Academic Dismissal (AD).
- When the overall GPA improves to 2.0 or higher, the student returns to Good Standing.
- Progress Probation and Progress Dismissal (PP1, PP2, PD)
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- Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units are placed on Progress Probation 1 (PP1) when W, I, and NP grades are recorded in one half or more of all units in which a student has enrolled.
- After the second consecutive semester, students fall into Progress Probation 2 (PP2).
- After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Progress Dismissal (PD).
- When the overall SCC transcript has less than one half of W, I, or NP grades, the student returns to Good Standing.
Potential Consequences
Students who are placed on Academic Probation 2, Progress Probation 2, or Dismissal:
- Will lose priority registration as a continuing student and will only be able to register for classes during open enrollment (which is later than priority 1 and 2)
- May lose their California College Promise Grant eligibility
Students who have a term GPA of 2.0 and have completed more than half the attempted units for the term may appeal their loss of priority registration or the California College Promise Grant.
How to Address A Probation or Dismissal Hold
Sacramento City College does not currently place holds on students on Probation 1 but we are here to help you be successful.
Students on Probation 1 do the following to avoid Probation 2:
- achieve a 2.0 GPA or better, and
- complete at least half of their attempted units
Consider the following options to get help:
- Attend one Fresh Start workshop
- Meet with a counselor for 30 minutes to complete a one-semester Education Plan
Sacramento City College does not currently place holds on students on Probation 2 but we are here to help you be successful.
Students on Probation 2 must do the following to avoid being placed on Dismissal:
- achieve a 2.0 GPA or better, and
- complete at least half of their attempted units
Consider the following option to get help:
- Meet with a counselor for 30 minutes to complete a one-semester Education Plan
To be readmitted after a Dismissed status, students must complete two check-ins:
1st Check-In
- Attend the Road to Readmission Workshop.
- Meet with a counselor to complete the Readmission Petition request readmission to SCC and remove dismissal hold. The deadline is ten (10) business days before the semester begins.
- f approved, you must maintain a 2.0 and a 50% completion rate each semester until your cumulative GPA is above 2.0 and you are out of dismissal status.
2nd Check-In
Prior to open enrollment.
- Meet with a counselor for 1 hour to complete a Comprehensive Education Plan
Related Links
- Los Rios Community College District's Policy on Probation and Dismissal
- Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress policy