Understanding Academic Probation Student Success Workshop
Workshop Goals Understanding Academic Probation What is Academic Standing? Determine Grade Point Average (GPA)/Good Standing Advisement Report/Unofficial transcripts Course Repetition Academic Advisement
What determines Academic Probation? - the Cal State LA Online Catalog Students are placed on Academic Probation at the end of a term if: Either their grade point average at Cal State LA or their cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all college work attempted falls below a C (2.000). They continue on Academic Probation until their Cal State LA and cumulative GPA is 2.000 or higher - or They continue on Academic Probation until they are disqualified in accordance with the regulations for academic disqualification. http://ecatalog.calstatela.edu/content.php?catoid=11&navoid=772
Types of Academic Standing Academic Good Standing = 2.000-4.000 GPA Academic Probation = 1.999 and below Academic Disqualification = (depends on units taken)
Cumulative GPA vs. Cal State LA GPA A cumulative GPA is the calculation of a student s course work from all schools attended. A Cal State LA GPA is the calculation of a student s course work done at Cal State LA only - aka: residency. All students have both, but only students that have transfer work will have two different GPA calculations whereas freshmen will have the same GPA on both accounts. If either GPA falls below a 2.000 - automatic Academic Probation.
Academic Probation Happens when: A student s Cumulative or Cal State LA GPA falls below 2.000 and that student will remain on Academic Probation until their cumulative /or Cal State LA GPA reaches or exceeds 2.000. Recommendation: Students who are eligible for continued enrollment can be limited to a course load of 12 units or less. (Students can be limited until Good Standing is reached = 2.000+). Graduation Requirement: Must achieve at least a 2.000 in their cumulative and Cal State LA GPA to graduate.
Finding Your Academic Standing
Your GET Account
Your GET Account
Identifying Academic Standing Checking your GET account on a regular basis will help you monitor your academic progress. Good Standing GPA = 2.000 4.000
Suggestions to Improve Academic GPA
Monitor your Progress Advisement Report Transcript By using your GET account you can: Review your advisement report Review your Unofficial Transcripts Review your units/gpa
Advisement Report (CAAR) on GET Understanding your Advisement Report is KEY in tracking your Academic Progress. Talk to your Academic Advisor, if you need help with the Advisement Report.
Grade Forgiveness by Course Repetition You may only repeat Cal State LA courses for grade replacement Up to 16 semester units allowed Applies for grades of a C- and below Repeats must be done at Cal State LA *Students must complete and submit the form: Grade Forgiveness Request to the Records Office Administration Bldg - Room 409 (*GET will eventually do this automatically!)
The form can be found in the following areas: The University Academic Advisement Center-Library South PW 1040A. The Records Office located in the Administration Building room 409. On the Records Office website: http://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/groups/university%20registrar/docs/gradeforgiveness.pdf
A Balanced Schedule For the purpose of improving your GPA Limiting yourself to 12 units per semester will: Allow you to focus. Allow you to invest more study time for each course. Help improve your GPA. Allow time to explore the opportunities Cal State LA has to offer. Allow for ME time.
Balanced Schedule Be wise in COURSE selection: Ex. A Ex. B 1. Chem 1000 3 units 2. Engl 1005 3 units 3. Biol 1010 3 units 4. Psy 1500 3 units 5. Comm 1200 3 units 6. Phil 2300 3 units 1. Chem 1000 3 units 2. Comm 1200 3 units 3. Psy 1500 3 units 4. Phil 2300 3 units Total = 18 sem units Total = 12 sem units Heavy academic Load Manageable Load
Academic Advisement Meet with an academic advisor Your Academic (Major) Advisor will: Review your academic progress Make suggestions on your academics Assist you in completing your academic roadmap to graduation and very important to have!
Make an appointment ONLINE to meet with your major advisor (A&L) College of Arts & Letters https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/7exktmhg (B&E) College of Business & Economics https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/3tnr1slg/10 (CCOE) Charter College of Education https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/7ev4336m/ (ECST) College of Engineering, Computer Science & Tech http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/success/request-advisement-appointment (HHS) College of Health and Human Services https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/7elxg1cx/ (NSS) College of Natural And Social Sciences https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/7exm3m10
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