santa ana collegecounseling center

We welcome you to the

Academic Probation Counseling Workshop!

AGENDA

• What is Academic and Progress Probation ?• How is my GPA calculated?• Review transcripts.• How can I get off probation?• Classes for Fall 2011

Academic Probation

Cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) less than 2.00

After attempting 12 or more units

Dismissal/GPA less than 1.75 in 3 consecutive semesters

Affects your Financial Aid

Progress Probation

• 50% or more of all classes not completed after attempting 12 or more units• Includes W, I, and/or NP• Dismissal-Exceeds 50%

for 3 consecutive semesters

1/2

Course Units Attempted

Grade/Grade points

Units Completed

Total Grade Points

English 061Math 080Music 101Speech 101Coun. 116

34

33

A - 4B - 3CRD – 1C - 2

34333

12.012.00.03.06.0

Total 13 16 33.0

GPA - 33 : 13 = 2.54

Grade points : Units Attempted = GPA

Grade Point Average (GPA)

How To Read Your Own Transcript

• Units Attempted• Units Completed• G.P.A. per semester• Grade Points• Cumulative GPA Total

SAMPLE OF STUDENT TRANSCRIPT

How to be removed from Probation Status

Repeat courses with D or F grades and petition for Academic Renewal

Petition for Academic Renewal without course repetition

Limit units per semester

Utilize free tutoring services

Enroll in Counseling 100/116

Attend Undecided Major Workshop

Follow up counseling appointment

Study skills workshops and classes

FORMS• Petition for academic renewal for D, F, or NC grade-blue

form • Petition for academic renewal without repetition-yellow

form• Registration release form-half sheet• Course repetition request RELEASE FORM

COURSE REPETITION FORM

RENEWAL WITH COURSE REPTITION

RENEWAL WITHOUT

Learning resources• Tutoring Center 714-564-6260 U-202• Math Study Center 714-564-6678 L-204• Success Center 714-564-6527 L-206• The Writing Center 714-564-6578 D-110• Computing Center 714-564-6731 A-106

Transcripts From Other Institutions

If you attended another college, you need to clean up those transcripts for SAC graduation and transfer purposes. This could come back and affect your transfer admissions acceptance and SAC graduation.

Withdraw Date Deadline for Fall 2011 Semester

“REMINDER”

• Last date to drop a 16 week semester class and not receive a “W” is September 5, 2011.

• Last date to drop a 16 week semester class with a “W” grade is November 13, 2011.

Steps to re-enroll for Fall 2011

• Complete the Academic Probation Release form and return it to counselor after the workshop.

Programs AvailableGeneral Counseling

S-112 714-564-6100

Center for Teacher Education (CFTE)S-110 714-564-6352

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) S-110 714-564-6373

University Transfer Center (UTC)S-110 714-564-6165

Programs AvailableDisabled Student Program and Services

U-103 714-564-6264

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP/S)U-101 714-564-6232

Freshman Experience Program S-112714-564-6100

Student Support Services Program

L-222 714-564-6843

In Conclusion1. Review your transcripts2. List possible Fall 2011 classes on the Proposed Student

Program form.3. Include classes with poor grades as possible repeats for

Fall 2011.4. List number of units to be taken in Fall 2011.5. Meet with a counselor.6. Return registration Probation Release form to Counselor

QUESTIONS