Probation & Dismissal Policy

The Cabrillo College District Governing Board in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 5, establishes within the academic regulations, procedures whereby students may petition for reinstatement in Cabrillo College in the event of their failure to maintain the required standards. The standards set forth by the District shall include the following categories:

Academic Probation
Probation based on grade point average: A student who has attempted at least 12 letter graded units (A-F), as shown by the official cumulative records, shall be placed on academic probation
if he/she has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units which were graded on the basis of the grading described in Board Policy 3210.

Progress Probation
Probation based on failure to maintain satisfactory progress: A student who has attempted a total of at least 12 units, as shown by the official cumulative record, shall be placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units enrolled, and in which a “W,” “I,” and “NC” have been recorded, reaches or exceeds 50%.

Dismissal
A student shall be subject to dismissal if in three consecutive semesters, either or both of the following criteria are applicable:

a. The student's cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0 GPA in all units attempted.
b. The cumulative total of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of “W,” “I,” or “NC” has been recorded, reaches or exceeds 50%.

The two probationary criteria described above will be applied in such a manner that a student may be placed on probation under either or both systems, and subsequently may be dismissed under either or both systems. Cabrillo College has established procedures and conditions
for probation and/or dismissal, appeal of probation and/or dismissal, request for removal of probation, and request for reinstatement. Notification to students of probation and dismissal occurs at or near the beginning of the semester in which it will take effect.

Academic Standards

Students who do not maintain the academic standards described in Board Policy 6070 are subject to dismissal from Cabrillo College for one semester. Those who wish to return after being unregistered for one semester should meet with a counselor to review academic goals and other relevant concerns to having a successful educational experience. Students who want to be reinstated immediately should obtain the recommendation of a counselor and give the reinstatement petition to the Director of Admissions and Records for review. If the petition is denied, the student may appeal the decision to the Dean of Student Services.

Students who petition for reinstatement must describe what changes now cause them to expect success, what their educational goals are, and in which courses they wish to enroll in the stated term. Examples of changes may include such conditions as reduced work hours and improved health.

Students will be removed from probation when the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher and/or when the percentage of units for which there are entries of “W,”,“I,” and “NC,” drops below fifty percent (50%).