SANTA ANA COLLEGE COUNSELING 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 2012

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 = 2.54Grade 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 Spring 2012 Semester

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• Last date to drop a 16 week semester class with a “W” grade is April 22, 2012.

• Last date to drop a late 8 week class with a “W” varies. Check with Admissions & Records.

Withdraw Date Deadline for Fall 2012 Semester

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• The last day to drop a 16 week semester class and not receive a “W” is September 9, 2012.

• Last date to drop a 16 week semester class with a “W” grade is November 18, 2012.

Steps to re-enroll for Fall 2012

• Complete the Academic Probation Release form during the workshop • Return form to the counselor after the

workshop today.

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 2012 classes on the Proposed

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

for Fall 2012.4. List number of units you would like to take in Fall

2012.5. Meet with a counselor and the counselor will

evaluate the number of units you will be allowed to take.

6. Return Probation Release form to Counselor so you will be able to register for Fall 2012.

QUESTIONS