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Academic and Progress Probation and Dismissal

Cosumnes River College uses Academic Notice, Progress Notice, Academic Pause, and Progress Pause 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 notice or pause status, then you may need to meet certain requirements to remain enrolled in classes.

Definitions

Academic Notice and Academic Pause (AN1, AN2, AP)

Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units, and whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0, will be placed on Academic Notice 1 (AN1).
After the second consecutive semester of a cumulative GPA below 2.0, student will be placed on Academic Notice 2 (AN2).
After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Academic Pause (AP).
When the overall GPA improves to 2.0 or higher, the student returns to Good Standing.

Progress Notice and Progress Pause (PN1, PN2, PP)

Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units are placed on Progress Notice 1 (PN1) 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 Notice 2 (PN2).
After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Progress Pause (PP).
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 Notice 2, Progress Notice 2, or Pause:

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 Pause or Notice Hold

Students on Academic or Progress Notice 1

We recommend that students on Notice 1 meet with a counselor. Contact the Counseling Department at (916) 691-7316 to make an appointment.

Students on Notice 1 must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better and complete at least half of their attempted units, or they will be placed on Notice 2.

Students on Academic or Progress Notice 2

We recommend that students on Notice 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 Notice 2 must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better and complete at least half of their attempted units, or they will be placed on Pause.

Students on Academic or Progress Pause (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 Pause (Multiple)

Students may be placed on Pause 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 pauses 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.

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