ACADEMIC PROBATION / SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION

Every quarter, the Physical Sciences Academic Counselors, Associate Dean and Faculty Advisor for each department review files for students with low cumulative or quarterly GPAs. All students are reviewed individually and all decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Students are either placed on Academic Probation (see below) and/or are warned that they are Subject to Disqualification (see below). The School of Physical Sciences does not currently have an appeal process, all decisions by the Associate Dean are final. If your cumulative GPA or your quarterly GPA ever fall below 2.0, you are strongly encouraged to come in to the Physical Sciences Student Affairs office and speak with an Academic Counselor (RH 134, 949-824-6507, pssazot@uci.edu). We understand that there are many factors that could be affecting you and your academic performance, please contact us right away so we can help you get off of probation.
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Physical Sciences students are placed on Academic Probation if one (or more) of the following happens:

1. Low quarterly GPA:  your grade point average for the preceding quarter is below a "C" average (2.0).
2. Low cumulative GPA:  your overall University of California GPA is below 2.0, the total GPA in your major is below 2.0, or the upper-division GPA in your major is below 2.0.
3. Lack of normal progress: you successfully completed fewer than twelve (12) units the preceding quarter or you are not making steady progress toward completing the required courses in your major.

To get off of Academic Probation you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Take at least twelve (12) units per quarter.
2. Take ALL classes for a letter grade, unless the course is only offered on a Pass/Not Pass basis.
3. Earn a quarterly GPA of at least 2.0.

If you remain on Academic Probation for two consecutive quarters and have not yet attained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or a satisfactory rate of progress, then you may be subject to disqualification.  In addition, it is recommended that you utilize appropriate academic support services (LARC, departmental, or private tutoring, Learning Skills workshops, Study Strategies workshops, etc.).

REMEMBER:  Academic Probation means that your academic status is in jeopardy.  Failure to achieve good standing within a reasonable time period could result in disqualification from the University. 
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In addition to being on Academic Probation, students are Subject to Disqualifiaction when one (or more) of the following happens:

1. Low quarterly GPA:  your grade point average for the preceding quarter was below 1.500.
2. Consecutive quarters on Academic Probation:  you were placed on Academic Probation for two or more consecutive quarters and have not yet achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or a satisfactory rate of progress in your major.

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Please come in and speak to an Academic Counselor if you have any questions about your academic standing. We are here to help.

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