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PALOMAR COLLEGE

SUCCESS WORKSHOP(FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ON PROBATION 2)

CHOICES

PALOMARPOWERED Students

TODAY’S AGENDA

1.Success Strategies2.Review Probation, Dismissal and

Reinstatement3.Resources

• Submit a “Grade adjustment” form

WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA?

GRADE ADJUSTMENT FORM

https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/evaluationsandrecords/forms/records-forms/

Can submit form for two previous attempts

GRADE ADJUSTMENT

https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/evaluationsandrecords/forms/records-forms/

GRADE ADJUSTMENT

1. You may repeat a course in which you have received a grade of D or lower to forgive the original grade.

Fall 2016 Psyc 100 D

Spring 2016 Psyc 100 B

GRADE ADJUSTMENT

2. The first D or lower grade will remain on your Palomar transcript, but it is not calculated in your grade point average.

Fall 2016 Psyc 100 DRepeated: Course Repeated SubsequentlySpring 2016 Psyc 100 BRepeated: Repeated Course – Allowed (units/grade allowed)

GRADE ADJUSTMENT

3. The grade you receive replaces or forgives the previous grade, even if the grade is lower than the previous grade.

Fall 2016 Psyc 100 DRepeated: Course Repeated SubsequentlySpring 2016 Psyc 100 FRepeated: Repeated Course – Allowed (units/grade allowed)

GRADE ADJUSTMENT

4. The grade adjustment is not automatic. You must complete the Grade Adjustment form.

• Petition for Academic Renewal

WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA?

GRADE ADJUSTMENT

https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/evaluationsandrecords/forms/records-forms/

PETITION FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL

1. At least 50% of the units in the term(s) under consideration must be substandard (FW, F, D, NC, NP), the total GPA of which is less than 2.0.

PETITION FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL

2. Two years must have passed since attempting the course work to be excluded from GPA calculation.

PETITION FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL

3. The student must have successfully completed 24 semester units since attempting the course work in the term(s) to be disregarded.

Courses can be from Palomar or another regionally accredited college or university.

PETITION FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL

4. The student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA since the time of attempting the course work to be disregarded.

PETITION FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL

5. The petition will be reviewed by the Records Office personnel for compliance with policy and procedures.

The student will be notified by mail and/or email of the approval or denial of the request.

• Meet with a counselor• Consider taking classes that you will have

a good chance to earn “A” or “B” grades

WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT TERM TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA?

• Take fewer classes12 hours of class time + 24 hours of studying = 36 hours of devoted time to college

WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT TERM TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA?

Reduce your work hours• 40 hours/week - 6 units• 30 hours/week - 9 units• 20 hours/week - 12-15 units

WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT TERM TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA?

• Work with a tutor

WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT TERM TO IMPROVE YOUR GPA?

• Business• English • ESL• Math• Reading• S.T.A.R Tutoring (Multiple Disciplines)

• STEM Center• TLC-Escondido• Online Tutoring• World Languages• Veteran Services

TUTORING SERVICESSOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

www.palomar.edu/tutoringservices

SUBMIT A PETITION TO WITHDRAW AFTER THE WITHDRAWAL (‘W’) DEADLINE

Purpose: Submit this form to request an exception to withdraw from a class after the 50% point of a class. The student may submit a petition under these circumstances:

•Illness, hospitalization, or medical reasons•Employment•Relocation•Illness or death of a family member or loved one•Incarceration

SUBMIT A PETITION FOR A ‘W’ • If approved by the faculty member, the

grade will be changed to W on the student transcript.

SUBMIT A PETITION FOR A ‘W’ • Documentation Required: Letter of explanation and documents to support the extenuating circumstance

• Location: Records Office, SSC-55

• Take the next semester off• Clarify your goals• Visit the Career Center/Meet with Career Counselor• Enroll in Counseling 165 – Career Search (1 unit)• Enroll in Counseling 115 – Career/Life Planning

(3 units)• Enroll in Counseling 120 – Quest For Personal Identity

(3 units)

• Take a class for Pass/no Pass

ADDITIONAL CHOICES

PASS/NO PASS FORM

PASS/NO PASS FORM• A student may switch his/her

enrollment to pass/no pass status provided the change is completed prior to 30% of a class.

• Check Semester Schedule for date(s)

PASS/NO PASS FORM• A student may reverse his/her

enrollment from pass/no pass status to receive an evaluative grade, provided the reversal is completed prior to 30% of a class.

PASS/NO PASS FORM• No faculty signature needed.

• However, students are advised that four-year schools may limit the number of Pass/Credit units acceptable for transfer.

• Major preparatory classes should never be taken on a P/NP basis. ENG 100, 202 and 203 may not be taken as P/NP.

PASS/NO PASS FORM•In most cases, courses numbered below 100 are ideally suited for the P/NP option.

•Please see a counselor to see how this option may affect your educational goals

If you are struggling in a class, arrange to meet and discuss your situation with your instructor as soon as possible.

ADDITIONAL CHOICES

• Join or form a study group• Create a study schedule

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CLASSROOM/COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:

• Sitting towards the front of class• Asking questions in class/taking notes• Asking yourself if you are doing

everything in your power to earn the best grades possible in your classes.

ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES

QUESTIONS?

Let’s TALK ABOUT PROBATION AND DISMISSAL

ACADEMIC PROBATION 1• Student attempts at least 12 graded

units• Overall GPA below 2.0 • Semester GPA below 2.0

You may still enroll in classes, but we recommend meeting with a counselor

ACADEMIC PROBATION 1 CONTINUED• Semester GPA is above 2.0• But overall GPA still below 2.0

Action RequiredContinue passing classes

• Student on Probation 1 • Overall GPA below 2.0• Semester GPA below 2.0

Enrollment Hold is PlacedSTUDENT WILL NOT BE ALBLE TO ENROLL

ACADEMIC PROBATION 2

HOW TO REMOVE AN ENROLLMENT HOLD

• Meet with a counselor or • Attend a Success/Probation workshop

Your Academic Hold with be removed after you complete this workshop within 24-48 hours and you will be able to enroll.

ACADEMIC PROBATION 2 CONTINUED

• Student on Academic Probation 2• Semester GPA is at least 2.0 • Overall GPA still below 2.0

No enrollment hold will be placedAction Required• Continue to pass your classes

PROGRESS PROBATION 1

• Student has attempted at least 12 units• Semester W,I, NP/NC units equal or greater than

50%• Overall W, I, NP/NC units completed are equal or

greater than 50%

You may still enroll in classes, but we recommend meeting with a counselor

PROGRESS PROBATION 1 CONTINUED

• Semester W,I,NP/NC units are below 50% • But overall W, I, NP/NC units completed are

still equal or greater than 50%

Action RequiredContinue completing classes

PROGRESS PROBATION 2• Student on Progress Probation 1• Semester W,I,NP/NC units are equal or greater

than 50%• Overall W, I, NP/NC units completed are equal or

greater than 50%

Enrollment Hold is PlacedSTUDENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENROLL

HOW TO REMOVE AN ENROLLMENT HOLD

• Meet with a counselor or • Attend a Success/Probation workshopYour Academic Hold with be removed after you complete this workshop within 24-48 hours and you will be able to enroll.

• Loss of priority registration will occur for students placed on academic or progress probation level 2.

• Students will register after all continuing and new students

• Will continue until the student is no longer on a probation status.

LOSS OF PRIORITY REGISTRATION

• Potential financial aid students who are placed on academic or lack of progress probation level 2 will be ineligible for financial aid (including BOG).

LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID

• Students are advised that they may submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal to the Financial Aid, Veterans and Scholarship Services Office.

LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID

Students from these programs can complete and submit to Admissions Office a Loss of Enrollment Priority and/or BOG Fee Waiver Appeal form

APPEAL PROCESS

• Eligible Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth• CalWorks• EOP&S• DRC• Veterans

ACADEMIC DISMISSAL• A student who is on Academic Probation 2 • Shall be subject to dismissal if the student

earned a cumulative and semester GPA below 2.0 in all units attempted in each of three consecutive semesters.

PROGRESS DISMISSAL• Is a student who is on Progress Probation 2 • Shall be subject to dismissal if the student

cumulative and semester % of all enrolled units with W, I or No Pass/No Credit grades reaches or exceeds 50% in each of three consecutive semesters.

KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CURRENT!

NOTIFICATION OF PROBATIONS AND DISMISSAL

• The Admissions and Records Office will make every reasonable effort to notify a student of their academic standing within 30 days of the grade submission due date.

• A student removed from probation level 2 or reinstated after dismissal shall be notified as soon as possible.

• Students who have been dismissed for academic and/or progress reasons are eligible to return after one semester by submitting a petition to the Academic Review Committee

• Petitions are available in the Records Office

REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISMISSAL

Student reinstated by petition return to the College on Probation Level 2

• Must maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 and/or• Successfully complete more than 50% of their term course work, to avoid returning to dismissal status.

REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISMISSAL

• Student who believe their dismissal should be put aside after being notified must immediately petition the Academic Review Committee.

• The petition is available in the Records Office

• Students must meet with a counselor to initiate the petition process.

REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISMISSAL

QUESTIONS?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESEnroll in COUN 110 – College Success• Provides student with the skills and

knowledge necessary to reach their educational goals.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES• Athletics (M Building) ext. 2460/3052• Disabled Resource Center (DRC) ext.2375• Extended Opportunities Program and

Services (EOP&S) (AA-141) ext. 2449

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• International Students (SU 103) - ext. 2167• Veterans Resource Center (ST-52) ext.

2173/2174• STEM Center (NS-310) ext. 2265,

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Teaching and Learning Center (First Year Experience/Palomar Promise)•San Marcos (TLC-100) ext. 3931•Escondido Center (Rm 500) ext. 8171

• TRIO (TCB -1 ) ext.2761

www.palomar.edu/students

QUESTIONS?

ONE LAST THING

Complete and turn in (if necessary)• Grade Adjustment Form and/or• Academic Renewal Form