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What do these people have in common?
They…
 See their goal
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Understand the obstacles
Create a positive mental picture
Clear their mind of self doubt
Embrace the challenge
Stay on track
Show the world they can do it
WHAT WE WILL COVER
IN THIS WORKSHOP
What is
Probation?
What are the
Consequences
of Probation?
How do I get
off Probation?
Campus
Resources
Two Types of Probation
Academic Probation
Progress Probation
 You have attempted at
least 12 units since you
began Delta College.
 You have attempted at
least 12 units since you
began Delta College.
 Your Cumulative GPA
is less than 2.0 or “C”
average.
 You have received a
Withdrawal (W),
Incomplete (I), or a No
Credit (NC) in 50% or
more of the courses
you have attempted.
Which type of Probation are you on?
FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION
Definition of
1st Sem
Academic
Probation
Consequence
You have attempted at least 12 units since
you began Delta College, and your
Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 or a “C”
average.
If you do not bring your GPA up to 2.0 and
move to Second Semester Academic
Probation, you will lose your Priority
Registration.
FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION
What you need to do
Complete this online Workshop
1
2
Complete your second semester with the
highest grades possible, but not less than a 2.0
GPA
FIRST SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION
Definition of
1st Sem
Progress
Probation
Consequence
You have attempted at least 12 units since
you began Delta College and the Number
of (WIN’s) “W”,”I”, or “N”, reaches or
exceeds 50% of all units.
You will lose your priority registration if
you continue to Second Semester
Progress Probation.
FIRST SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION
What you need to do
1
2
Complete this online Workshop
Complete your second semester with the
percentage of (WIN’s) “W”, “I”, “NC” below
50 percent.
SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION
Definition of
2nd Sem
Academic
Probation
You have been on Academic Probation
for two consecutive semesters and
your Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 or
a “C” average.
Consequence
You will lose your Priority Registration
SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC PROBATION
What you need to do
1
2
Attend a Probation Student Group Advising
(PSGA) session and meet with a counselor.
Complete your third semester with the highest
grades possible, but not less than a 2.0 term GPA
or a “C”.
SECOND SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION
Definition of
2nd Sem
Progress
Probation
Consequence
You have been on Progress Probation
for two consecutive semesters . The
Number of (WIN’s) “W”,”I”, or “N”,
reaches or exceeds 50% of all units.
You will lose your Priority Registration.
SECOND SEMESTER PROGRESS PROBATION
What you need to do
1
2
Attend a Probation Student Group Advising
(PSGA) and meet with a counselor.
Complete your third semester with the
percentage of (WIN’s) “W”, “I”, “NC” below 50
percent.
SUMMER SESSION – Academic Probation
Summer session does not count toward
Academic Probation status.
EX: Joe is on first semester Academic Probation at the end of a spring
semester. In the summer session he received under a 2.0 GPA. This would
not put him on second semester probation status. When the following fall
semester starts he will still be considered on first semester probation.
However, Summer can be used as an
opportunity to get off Academic Probation.
EX: Joe is on first semester Academic Probation at the end of a spring
semester. In the summer session he received a 3.5 GPA which brought
his cum GPA to over a 2.0. He is now off Academic Probation.
Summer Session does not count toward Progress
Probation status.
EX: Susan is on second semester Progress Probation at the end of a spring
semester. In the summer session she failed to bring the percentage of her
(WIN’s) “W”, “I”, “NC” below 50 percent. This would not result in Susan
being dismissed. When the following fall semester starts she will still be
considered on second semester progress probation.
However, Summer can be used as an
opportunity to get off Progress Probation.
EX: Susan is on second semester Progress Probation at the end of a
spring semester. In the summer session she was successful at lowering
the percentage of her (WIN’s) to under 50 percent. She will no longer
be on progress probation.
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Definition of
Probation
Dismissal
Consequence
You have been on Probation for three
consecutive semesters.
You will be dismissed from Delta for one
semester.
Dismissal only occurs after Spring semester
• If your 3rd consecutive semester on probation is a Fall
semester you are given a one semester exemption.
• You will be allowed to register for the next Spring
semester.
• However, you will need to complete the Spring
semester with a 2.0 GPA or higher , and/or complete
50% or more of the courses you are enrolled in.
ACADEMIC PROBATION CHART
Criteria: Attempted at least 12 units. Semester and/or
Cumulative grade point average is below 2.0
1st Semester on
Probation
Cumulative GPA
below 2.0
2nd Consecutive Semester
on Probation
Cumulative GPA below 2.0
Complete Online
Probation
Workshop
Attend
PSGA
2nd
Semester
GPA is 2.0
or above
(Workshop and
Counseling)
Exempt
from
attending
PSGA
3rd Consecutive Semester
on Probation
Cumulative GPA below 2.0
Dismissed
for 1
semester
3rd
Semester
GPA is 2.0
or above
Exempt
from
Dismissal
PROGRESS PROBATION CHART
Criteria: Attempted at least 12 units. Number of (WIN’s)
“W”, ”I”, or “N”, reaches or exceeds 50% of all units
Ist Semester on Probation
50% or more of all units
attempted are
“W”,”I”,”N”
Complete Online
Probation
Workshop
2nd Consecutive Semester
on Probation
50% or more of all units
attempted are “W”,”I”,”N”
Attend
PSGA
2nd Semester
% of all
“W”,”I”,”N” are
less than 50%
(Workshop and
Counseling)
Exempt
from
attending
PSGA
3rd Consecutive Semester
on Probation
50% or more of all units
attempted are “W”,”I”,”N”
Dismissed
for 1
semester
3rd
Semester
% of all
“W”,”I”,”N”
are less than
50%
Exempt from
Dismissal
PROBATION AFFECTS
YOUR REGISTRATION
Loss of
registration
points
Late
registration
appointment
Loss of
Priority
Registration
Required
courses may
be full
HOW TO GET OFF PROBATION
Academic Renewal
Requirements:
• One year has passed since the completion of a substandard
grade.
• Completed 12 consecutive units with a GPA of 2.00 or above
since the completion of the sub-standard grade(s).
• Make a Counseling appointment to start this process.
Repeating classes
Classes in which a D, F, W, NC were received can be repeated. If
you are repeating the class for the first time, and pass with a C or
better, the higher grade will be counted in the GPA, not the
previous D, F, W, NC grade.
3rd REPETITION OF A COURSE
If you want to repeat the same course for a third time, in which you
received a grade symbol of “D”, “F”, “NC”, or “W”, you will need to
fill out a Course Repeat Petition.
You are required to…
 Meet with a counselor to fill out the Course Repeat Petition
 Meet all current prerequisites prior to repeating the course.
 Request permission from the instructor to repeat a course by providing the
approved Course Repeat Petition to the instructor. If there is room the
instructor may add you.
 Seek specified support services.
You cannot…
 Register or get on the waiting list for the course.
 Drop the course once you are enrolled. You will be required to receive a grade
for the course.
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FACTORING 3RD REPEAT INTO GPA
Will Factor into GPA
Won’t Factor into GPA
 Your grades and grade
points will be included in
the cumulative GPA if this is
only the first repetition of a
substandard grade.
 Your grades and grade
points will not be included
in the cumulative GPA if this
is the second repetition of
a substandard grade.
Example:
F
W
Example:
F
D
B
1st repetition
with a grade
1st repetition
with a grade
B
2nd repetition
with a grade
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Probation Appeal
Requirements:
 Evidence of extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, injury) that affected
the student’s usual level of academic performance.
 Meet with a counselor to discuss the extenuating circumstances.
The Director of Admissions and Records or designee shall notify the student if the
appeal is granted.
Dismissal Appeal
Requirements:
• Student must submit the appeal form to Admissions within 30 days after the
dismissal notification was sent.
• The appeal form must clearly explain and provide evidence of what extenuating
circumstances (e.g. Illness, accident, injury) existed.
The Director of Admissions will review the appeal and notify the student of his/her
final decision.
FACTORS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS
TIME MANAGEMENT:
Keep a daily/weekly/monthly schedule to keep you on track.
Set priorities for how to utilize your time.
PRIORITIES SHOULD INCLUDE:
 Attendance – Attend all classes
 Homework – Complete all assignments and turn them in on
time
 Academic Support – Tutoring, Study Groups, Counseling
 Sleep/Health – Get at least 8 hrs. of sleep, eat right, and take
care of health needs
BALANCING WORK/FAMILY/FRIENDS
College (12 units or more) is a full time job.
 If you are working full time consider taking fewer units, or
work fewer hours so you can devote enough time to
successfully passing your courses.
 Spend less money so you can work fewer hours.
 Arrange reliable childcare in advance and have a back up
plan.
 Share your educational /career goals with family and
friends to gain their support and understanding of your
time demands.
BUDGETING/SPENDING
Prioritize your budget by spending your money on:
“NEEDS” FIRST not “WANTS”
NEEDS
Food
Shelter
Health Needs
Basic Transportation
Books
Childcare
Basic Clothing
WANTS
Designer Clothes and Shoes
Designer Accessories
Frequent Eating Out
Entertainment/Travel
Manicures
Cable TV
Expensive Car/Rims
STAYING OFF PROBATION
1. Strive for the highest grades possible with no less than
a “C” in all classes.
2. Take advantage of support services.
3. Know the drop dates and officially withdraw from
courses before the drop deadlines.
4. Make sure to meet with a counselor at least once a
semester.
Campus Resources
Service
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Math/Science Tutor Center
Reading/Writing Tutor Center
Career Center
Financial Aid
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DSP&S
Re-Entry Services
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