Academic and Progress Probation and Dismissal

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Folsom Lake 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.

Program for Academic Success and Support (PASS)

PASS logo PASS supports students who fall into probation or dismissal status. The goal of PASS is to provide valuable policy information, while helping students develop success strategies to get back on track and return to Good Standing. We want students to continue to work towards their educational and career goals at Folsom Lake College.

Contact the Soar to Success team at (916) 608-6470, email soar@flc.losrios.edu, or visit Aspen Hall FL1-39 (in Student Services near the Counseling front desk) at the Main Folsom Campus.

How to Address Your Probation or Dismissal Hold

Probation 1 (AP1, PP1)

Meet with a success coach to discuss strategies.

Probation 2 (AP2, PP2)

Meet with a success coach to discuss strategies.

Dismissal (AD, PD)

Complete the Readmit Petition and meet with a counselor to update student education plan.

Definitions

Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal (AP1, AP2, AD)

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)

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 FLC 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.