Probation
Probation and disqualification
Academic Probation: A student who has attempted at least 12 cumulative semester units shall be placed on academic probation when he/she has earned a cumulative semester grade point average below 2.0.
Progress Probation: A student who attempted at least 12 cumulative semester units shall be placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units for which entries of ‘W', ‘I', ‘NC' and ‘NP' reaches or exceeds 50 percent.
Students transferring from other collegiate institutions will be placed on probation according to these same standards.
Students on probation may be limited to specific courses and to the number of units for which they may register.
The academic status of each student is printed on the student transcript which is updated at the conclusion of each academic term.
Removal From Probation
A student on academic probation for a grade point deficiency shall be removed from probation when the student's cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percentage of ‘W', ‘I', ‘NC' and ‘NP' units falls below 50 percent.
Online Probation Orientation
Please click on the link below to access the online probation orientation.
Please note: To complete our online student orientation you will need your student ID. Upon completing the orientation please contact 559.791.2329 to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
Disqualification
Any student who is placed on academic probation for three consecutive semesters of enrollment shall be disqualified for admission to classes the following semester unless, during the last semester of enrollment, the student earned a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, in which case the student shall be placed on continued probation.
Any student who is placed on progress probation for three consecutive semesters of enrollment shall be disqualified for admission to classes the following semester, unless during the last semester of enrollment, the percentage of units with entries of ‘W,' ‘I,' ‘NC' and ‘NP' was less than 50 percent, in which case the student shall be placed on continued probation.
Online Disqualification Orientation
Please click on the button below to access the Online Disqualification Orientation. You will need your student ID to access the orientation. Petitions for readmission are available at the Counseling Center in AC 126. Students need to schedule an appointment with a counselor in person and pick up a Petition for Readmission.
Reinstatement
A student who is disqualified is ineligible to attend Porterville College. He/she may be conditionally readmitted the following semester upon petition to the Counseling Center. A readmitted student may be restricted to specific courses or programs and a limitation will be placed on the number of units attempted. Reinstatement application forms may be obtained in the Counseling Center
October 20, 2017
