Academic and Progress Probation and Dismissal
Cosumnes River College uses Academic Probation, Progress Probation, Academic Dismissal, and Progress Dismissal to identify students who are struggling and offer them support. We will notify you if you are in one of these standings, or you can view your academic standing on your unofficial transcript after grades are posted each semester. Log in to eServices, then click Academic Records to find your unofficial transcript. If you are in probation or dismissal status, then you may need to meet certain requirements to remain enrolled in classes.
Definitions
- Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal (AP1, AP2, AD)
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- Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units, and whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0, will be placed on Academic Probation 1 (AP1).
- After the second consecutive semester of a cumulative GPA below 2.0, student will be placed on Academic Probation 2 (AP2).
- After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Academic Dismissal (AD).
- When the overall GPA improves to 2.0 or higher, the student returns to Good Standing.
- Progress Probation and Progress Dismissal (PP1, PP2, PD)
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- Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units are placed on Progress Probation 1 (PP1) when W, I, and NP grades are recorded in one half or more of all units in which a student has enrolled.
- After the second consecutive semester, students fall into Progress Probation 2 (PP2).
- After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Progress Dismissal (PD).
- When the overall CRC transcript has less than one half of W, I, or NP grades, the student returns to Good Standing.
Potential Consequences
Students who are placed on Academic Probation 2, Progress Probation 2, or Dismissal:
- Will lose priority registration as a continuing student and will only be able to register for classes during open enrollment (which is later than priority 1 and 2)
- May lose their California College Promise Grant eligibility
Students who have a term GPA of 2.0 and have completed more than half the attempted units for the term may appeal their loss of priority registration or the California College Promise Grant.
How to Address a Probation or Dismissal Hold
Students on Academic or Progress Probation 1
We recommend that students on Probation 1 meet with a counselor. Contact the Counseling Department at (916) 691-7316 to make an appointment.
Students on Probation 1 must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better and complete at least half of their attempted units, or they will be placed on Probation 2.
Students on Academic or Progress Probation 2
We recommend that students on Probation 2 meet with a counselor and utilize campus resources for additional help and support. Contact the Counseling Department at (916) 691-7316 to make an appointment.
Students on Probation 2 must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better and complete at least half of their attempted units, or they will be placed on Dismissal.
Students on Academic or Progress Dismissal (First)
For these students, a hold is placed on their record and they are required to:
- Meet with a counselor and complete a Readmission Petition.
- Submit a Readmission Petition to Admissions and Records.
- Take the maximum number of units recommended by a counselor.
Contact the Counseling Department at (916) 691-7316 for more information.
Students on Academic or Progress Dismissal (Multiple)
Students may be placed on Dismissal multiple times.
For these students, a hold is placed on their record and they are required to:
- Meet with a counselor for a 45-minute appointment. To make an appointment, come to the Counseling Office in the College Center (CC-161) or call (916) 691-7316.
- Fill out reinstatement paperwork, which will be reviewed by counselors.
- Students readmitted after multiple dismissals may be limited in the following ways at counselor discretion:
- Time management and study skills workshops
- Two progress reports
- Restricted units
- Utilize tutoring services
- Meet with a counselor twice a semester
- Attend group counseling session
- Complete all attempted courses with a "C" or better.
If students do not adhere to the conditions outlined in the Student Agreement, they may be prevented from enrolling in the following term. The hold will be removed based on satisfactory academic progress.
Contact the Counseling Department at (916) 691-7316 for more information.
Resources For Students at Risk of Probation or Dismissal
Are you at risk of probation or dismissal? CRC has programs in place to support you and help get you back on track. Learn about the Back on Track program.