Prof. Bill White
Bus. 101-301
For Business, Economics, and CIS Majors

The following is only to serve as a general guide. It may not be complete or totally accurate. It is the students’ responsibility to check the appropriate Catalog and speak with their advisors.

Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F/U
GPE
4.0 per unit
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
If 4 Unit Course
16.0
14.8
13.2
12.0
10.8
9.2
8.0
6.8
5.2
4.0
2.8
0.0
GPA = Grade Point Average GPE = Grade Points Earned

(Divide Total Grade Points Earned By Total Units
Earned In Classes In Which You Received A Grade)
Course Grade/GPE Units/HRS
MATH102 C-/1.7
ENG 101 B/3.0
4
4
GPE/Course
6.8
12.0
BUS 200
BUS 101
A-/3.7
B/3.0
4
2
14.8
6.0
TOTALS 14*
Your GPA For The Quarter = 39.6**/14* = 2.83
39.6**
GPE = Grade Points Earned Units = Credits = HRS = Hours

Course Title Grade Units GPE
CIS 301 Comp Bus Sys C
MGMT 301 Bus Comm C
PHIL 325 Violence & Ethics D
4 8.0
4 8.0
4 4.0
Probation
GPBD: 12.0
Current
AHRS EHRS QHRS QPTS GPA
12 12 12.00 20.00 1.67
Cumulative 102 102 100.00 188.00 1.88
A = Attempted E = Earned Q = Quality PTS = Points

(Applies to 2001-2003 and earlier Catalogs)
Grade Grade Pts.
times # 0f Units (Assume 4)
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F/U
+2.0
+1.7
+1.3
+1.0
+ .7
+ .3
0.0
- .3
- .7
- 1.0
- 1.3
- 2.0
+8.0 (2.0 x 4)
+6.8 (1.7 x 4)
+5.2 (1.3 x 4)
+4.0 (1.0 x 4)
+2.8 (.7 x 4)
+1.2 (.3 x4)
0.0
-1.2 (-.3 x 4)
-2.8 (-.7 x 4)
-4.0 (-1.0 x 4)
-5.2 (-1.3 x 4)
-8.0 (-2 x 4)


Students place themselves on probation when when their overall GPA is less than a “C” (2.0). Thus, their overall GPBD is negative. They remain on probation until this is corrected or they are disqualified.

Students whose GPBD reaches the following are disqualified:
Class Level GPA GPBD
Freshman (0-44 units) <1.50
22
Sophomore (45-89 units) <1.70 22
Juniors (90-134 units)
Seniors (135+ units)
<1.85
<1.95
13
9

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Course Grade GPBD times Units =
MKT 304 B 1.0
4
Total
GPBD
4.0
4 -4.0
MGMT
307
D -1.0
FIN 303 F -2.0
HIST 383 C 0.0
4
4
-8.0
0.0
Total -8.0

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
When placed on probation, students must attend a
Probation Workshop . (Temporarily discontinued.)

When disqualified, students may petition for reinstatement . They must go to the Undergraduate
Advisement Center/SH 256B to begin the process.

If denied reinstatement, students must:
 hold an exit interview with their academic advisor, and complete a contract describing what must be achieved before being allowed to return.
 stay out of school at least 2 quarters , and then reapply for admission to the University and the CBE.


Students may repeat a course one time if the grade is lower than a “C,” and have the first grade not counted in their GPA/GPDB.

This procedure is limited to a maximum 20 units , and only applies to courses taken at CSLA.

Students should file the petition by the add deadline of the quarter in which they repeat the course. Retroactive petitions may or may not be accepted.

Check the catalog for more academic renewal information.


Declaring/Changing Programs Forms

Major, option, minor, and certificate
 Forms in appropriate department or SH 256B

Course/Class Changes


Initial add through STAR
 Instructions in Schedule of Classes
ADD Appeal


Form in Option department or SH 256B
After ADD Deadline, requires instructor’s and
Dpt. Chair signatures, and possibly others. Check requirements each quarter.

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Course/Class Changes (continued)

Drop Request Form


Form in Option department or SH 256B
After first week/”W” Period, requires instructor’s and Dpt. Chair signatures
 After 8th week/Emergency Withdrawal
Period, add Dean’s signature

Incomplete Grade Agreement
 Form with instructor. Get his/her signature

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Petitions to Change Requirements

General Academic Petition For Undergraduate
Requirements Form
 Form in Option department or SH 256B
 Use for ALL G.E.
requirements

Advisor and recommending Dpt.’s signatures

Course Substitution Requests
 Form in Option department or SH 256B
 Use for degree requirement in MAJOR
 Advisor and Dpt. offering course signatures

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Registration/Admission Issues


Petition for Student Leave of Absence
 Form in ADM 146, Option Dpt. or SH 256B
 Use if you plan to be absent more than 2 quarters
 See catalog for rules and procedures
Concurrent Enrollment at Another School in the
CSU System
 Form in SA 101

 See catalog for rules and procedures
Dual Registration
 Form in SA 101
 See catalog for rules and procedures

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Graduation Forms


Advisor Approved Electives


Form in Option department or SH 256B
Advisor’s signature
Bachelor’s Degree Worksheet (
Grad Check )
 Form in ADM 146 or SH 256B
 Submit 2 quarters before expected graduation quarter

Grades

Petition for Academic Renewal By Course Repetition
 Form in ADM 146, Option Dpt., or SH 256B
 Only for 20 units. Once per course. Only for grades
“C-” or less.
 Only student signature. See advisor.

Appeals -- You can appeal anything. Who knows?