Academic Standing Standards
Academic Standing is a process that is set by the state that will allow each college
to determine the level of each students academic eligibility.
Being on either academic or progress probation can delay achieving your educational
goals. Finding solutions begins with knowledge. The more you know about academic standing,
what 色中色 expects of you, and the timelines involved, the easier
it will be to develop an effective action plan.
Academic standing is not calculated until students have attempted 12 units of Imperial
Valley College coursework. Then, at the end of every fall and spring semester, the
college calculates academic standing. Visit for more information.
- A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 in all 色中色 coursework
indicates academic good standing.
- When 50% or more of all 色中色 coursework is completed with grades
and not withdrawals, incompletes, or no pass notations, satisfactory academic progress
(SAP) good standing is achieved.
Academic Probation
A student shall be placed on academic probation if he/she has attempted a minimum
of 12 semester units of work and has a grade point average of less than a "C" (2.0).
A student on academic probation shall be removed from probation when the student's
accumulated grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
Progress Probation
A student shall be placed on progress probation if he/she has enrolled in a total
of at least 12 semester units and the percentage of all units in which the student
has enrolled, for which entries of "W," "I," "NC," and 鈥淣P鈥 were recorded reaches
or exceeds 50 percent.
A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percentage
of units in the categories of "W," "I," "NC," and 鈥淣P鈥 drops below 50 percent.
A student who is placed on probation may submit a in accordance with procedures to be established by the CEO.
Consequences of Academic / Progress Probation
- You may not be able to register for classes until meeting with a counselor and come up with a
plan.
- Suspension or delay of Financial Aid.
- Limit to the number of units per semester.
- Sequential classes with substandard grades must be repeated. For example, if you do
not pass English 1A, you must repeat this course before you can take the next English
Course.
- Expenses for repeating classes to raise GPA.
- Graduation and/or transfer delays or complications.
Dismissal
- A student who is on academic probation shall be subject to dismissal if the student
has earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted
in each of three consecutive semesters
- A student who is on progress probation shall be subject to dismissal if the cumulative
percentage of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of "W,"
"I," "NC," and 鈥淣P鈥 are recorded in at least three consecutive semesters reaches or
exceeds 50 percent.
- A student who is subject to dismissal may submit a written appeal for extenuating
circumstances or can show significant improvement in academic achievement. If approved
the student will continue on probation and will be re-evaluated the next semester.
Petition for Reinstatement After Dismissal
A student who has been dismissed may request reinstatement after sitting out at least
1 full semester. A Petition for Reinstatement after Dismissal must be completed by
a counselor for any student in a dismissal status regardless of how long they have
been out. Readmission may be granted, denied, or postponed according to criteria contained
in administrative procedures.
Strategies for Getting Off Academic and Progress Probation
Here are a few basic strategies a student can use to help themselves off warning.
- Clean up your transcript!
Retaking classes with D or F grades is the quickest way to improve your GPA and get
off warning. A "C" or higher grade will substitute your previous substandard grade.
If you are on progress warning, finish more than 50% of your units each semester to
avoid dismissal. If you must, drop classes during the first two weeks of the Spring/Fall
semesters so that a "W" is not recorded.
- might be an option for you. Talk to your counselor about the steps. Below are the REQUIREMENTS:
- Two or more years must have passed since the last grade requested for academic renewal
was earned.
- One of the following minimum cumulative GPAs must have been earned for all courses
taken at all colleges or universities attended since the last grade requested was
awarded. All grades and units (including repeats) earned between that term and the
date of academic renewal will be used for unit and GPA calculation.
- 15 graded semester units* 3.00 GPA
- 20 graded semester units* 2.50 GPA
- 30 graded semester units* 2.00 GPA
*For Academic Renewal purposes, 鈥済raded鈥 units do not include marks of W, I, MW,
or grades of CR, P, NC, NP.
- Take fewer units!
Reduce your course unit load to devote more free time to each course, especially if
you have work or family obligations. Remember that rushing to fulfill your educational
goal may result in having to repeat courses, wasting time and money.
- Make an Educational Plan.
- See a counselor to make sure you are on track.
- Practice effective learning strategies/study skills visit the Learning Services Department.
- Use campus resources.
Get tutoring if you are having trouble. Talk to your professors. Study at the library if studying at home is too distracting. Find a job on campus if possible.
- Drop classes before the deadlines.
Check your schedule after you drop. Do not assume a professor will drop you.
- Attending a success workshop!