Probation

Academic probation is different than financial aid probation. Students on financial aid probation should see a financial aid counselor in the Financial Aid office located in Brotman Hall, room 101.

Academic Probation

The University expects all undergraduate students to maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in all classes taken at CSULB and in all transferable courses from other colleges and universities. Academic probation at CSULB results when students' grades fall below the 2.0 GPA in either CSULB cumulative GPA (all courses at CSULB), or in the cumulative GPA (all transferable college courses, including CSULB work). Current University policy states that you may remain on academic probation for only two (consecutive) semesters.  You are subject to academic disqualification if your overall cumulative GPA or your CSULB cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.

Link to a special GPA calculator (at CSU Fresno)

Strategies for Academic Success is a university-wide program designed for undergraduate students who are on academic probation.  Throughout the year, the Academic Advising Center provides special workshops that include information about university policies and procedures, the reasons why students encounter academic problems, and how to receive help and support from campus services and offices.

Invitations to attend these special "Strategies" workshops are emailed to students on academic probation so it is extremely important that your email address on "My CSULB" be current and that you check your email regularly.

Attendance in this program is highly recommended. If you attend a Strategies for Academic Success workshop, complete one follow-up activity, AND make academic progress, you may become eligible to receive one extra semester to bring your GPA back to a 2.0 or above.

Important Strategies for Academic Success dates:

Register for a Strategies workshop on-line!

All workshops are held in the Academic Advising Center, located in the Horn Center, room 103.  Check-in begins 30 minutes before the workshop starts.

Important! The following information is for workshop participants, after you've registered for your workshop.

Before you come to the workshop, be prepared by doing the following:

1. Know that the workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes it and starts on time. The workshops are held in the Academic Advising Center located in the Horn Center, room 103. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the workshop. Participants may not enter the workshop late.
   
   
2. Please go to my.csulb.edu, and print out a copy of your unofficial transcript and your degree progress report, aka DPR. (Note: When printing your DPR, use the yellow button "Expand All" then click on the "Printer Friendly" version.
   
   
3. Bring the following materials with you to the workshop:
   - your unofficial transcript;
   - your degree progress report;
   - paper and pen;
   - a highlighter; and
   - a calculator.
   
   
4. Print out and bring the following four (4) documents to the workshop:
   
   Strategies Probation Intervention Program
   
   Strategies Questionnaire
   
   Next Step
   
   Academic Probation Deficiency Chart
   

If you have any other questions about academic probation and/or academic disqualification, please visit the Academic Advising Center (in the Horn Center) or call (562) 985-4837 and follow the telephone prompts to speak with an advisor regarding academic probation or disqualifcation.

For more complete online information on academic probation and disqualification, you may link to the Enrollment Services web site or view the CSULB catalog.

After you've attended your Strategies for Academic Success workshop . . .

Your follow up must be provided by one of the following offices:

The offices listed below provide follow up services only to those students who were admitted to CSULB through the specific program(s):

For Faculty! - Faculty Ask about Academic Probation website